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ArtOfTheStory, the crossroads where literature meets visual art. This space is dedicated to the appreciation and exploration of book-related artworks, be they captivating cover designs, immersive illustrations, detailed maps, or heartfelt fan art. If it’s an artist’s rendition of the arid landscapes of Frank Herbert’s Dune, a finely crafted map from Tolkien’s Middle Earth, or a striking cover from a lesser-known novel, we welcome all artistic expressions that breathe life into the stories we love.

ArtOfTheStory, the crossroads where literature meets visual art. This space is dedicated to the appreciation and exploration of book-related artworks, be they captivating cover designs, immersive illustrations, detailed maps, or heartfelt fan art. If it’s an artist’s rendition of the arid landscapes of Frank Herbert’s Dune, a finely crafted map from Tolkien’s Middle Earth, or a striking cover from a lesser-known novel, we welcome all artistic expressions that breathe life into the stories we love.

After becoming too expensive to maintain, Miranda Castle was abandoned in 1991. A fire in 1995 destroyed part of the roof, and dry rot has set into the wood. The building is still owned by Liedekerke-Beaufort family, who, following the fire, stripped the castle of its more valuable components.

!abandonedplaces@lemmyhub.com a community dedicated to the documentation, discussion, and exploration of the world’s forgotten corners. From urban explorers to history buffs, photographers to curious wanderers, this is your platform to share and discover photographs, articles, and stories of abandoned structures, towns, cities, parks, and any spaces left behind by time. Let’s peel back the layers of history together and explore the beauty in abandonment.

Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in 1994. Most of the fort's land now makes up the Fort Ord National Monument, managed by the United States Bureau of Land Management.

However, a portion of the fort is still abandoned and off-limits to the public due to the presence of unexploded ordnance and asbestos within the buildings. This restricted area includes dilapidated barracks, crumbling mess halls, and the old military hospital, which stands as a relic of the past.

Urban legends and stories from locals and former soldiers have painted a picture of Fort Ord as a haunting ground. People claim to have heard strange noises, voices whispering their names, and footsteps in the empty buildings.

Houtouwan—a former fishing village located about 87 miles southeast of Shanghai on Shengshan Island—has been uninhabited for several decades, but this is not your average ghost town. Instead of being covered in dust and rubble, these buildings are almost entirely occupied by creeping ivy and lush vegetation, creating a green landscape that is more spectacular than devastating. While most of the village’s original residents moved inland in the early 1990s, a few people do still live on the island, selling water to curious tourists and photographers.

Hashima Island was once a bustling coal mining facility owned by Mitsubishi. From the late 19th century to the mid 20th century, the island was populated with thousands of workers and was equipped with apartment buildings, a school, and other necessary facilities to accommodate them. At its peak in 1959, the island was one of the most densely populated places on earth with over 5,000 inhabitants.