We all know and love the 1977 horror novel The Shining, written by Stephen King, later made into a movie in 1980 by Stanley Kubrick. Stephen King is a horror genre genius, but where did his inspiration for The Shining come from? This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the haunts of the Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for The Shining.  Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Kirkland Sangria Sources: https://www.eptrail.com/2014/03/10/stanley-hotel-ghost-story-supported-by-evidence-of-room-217-event/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel#History https://nightlyspirits.com/stanley-hotel-ghost-stories/ https://www.stanleyhotel.com/about.html https://www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/