The Chilling Disappearance of Tara Calico & The Real-Life ‘Shining’ Hotel

In 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico disappeared during her morning bike ride. Nearly a year later, a mysterious Polaroid appeared—showing a girl who looked just like her, bound and terrified. Was it really Tara? The truth has never been found.

Meanwhile, in Colorado, the Stanley Hotel—the real-life inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining—has its own chilling past. From a violent explosion to ghostly sightings, it’s no wonder this Rocky Mountain lodge left King terrified.

Two unsettling stories—one true crime mystery, one haunted legend—both deeply disturbing.