the brass kettle
claimed by behoove
a cozy lunch spot for soups, sandwiches, and gossip. it's popular among local politicians, lawyers and law enforcement.
the clocktower inn
claimed by spookgasm
an elegant, slightly creaky and haunted inn overlooking the central green.
cobblestone cinema
claimed by entombed
a one screen movie theater showing classics and family films geared toward bringing the community together.
the drama house
owned by the tolliver family
the drama house has been around and preserved since the early 1900s. it is a stage for town productions, and is rented out for bigger artists, comedians, and musicians when the town does not have an active show going during the week.
the fire station
town owned
the hell firefighter's main headquarters. there are small stations located in each neighborhood.
the franklin house
unclaimed
a historic hotel with high ceilings, victorian decor and brass key fobs.
the good boy
claimed by drsattler
a local pet store dedicated to hell's furry (and not so furry) pet friends.
green & sons booksellers
unclaimed
creaky wooden floors and a collection of rare, local history volumes.
the hackney hotel
claimed by gila
one of the most prolific hotels in town, fittingly named the hackney hotel. of course, there's rumors of it being haunted, especially room 349. rocking chairs move on their own in nearly every room, but in 349 people report seeing it move, as if dragged to the window before hearing a woman wail.
hell & cafe
claimed by pebbly
a year round spooky themed café and bakery.
hell haunt
owned by the hogan family
one of the hogan families speakeasies is located within blocks of the court house.
hell court house
town owned
the town's courthouse is located next door to townhall.
hell public library
town owned
the first branch of the town's library is located here, the second is located in shady canyon.
hell memorial
town owned
hell memorial is the town hospital, and is located downtown just north of main street and town. a municipal hospital, locals say the emergency ward doors open themselves on the deadliest nights, as though drawing in the most desperate souls. in reality, it's just drafty corridors and aging springs.. yet the nurses all swear they hear dying heartbeats in the walls when no one's inside.
the historical society
town owned
a museum, archive and tour hub for the town's past.
kwon portrait studio
claimed by focusing
kwon portrait studio has been open since 1971 and is best known for taking family portraits, graduation photos, and obituary photos. there may be rumors swirling that more goes on there than meets the eye, and some hellians may have reported seeing odd things happening there after dark, but it's just a run-of-the-mill portrait studio, nothing more.
the martin house
unclaimed
established in 1903, the martin house inn exudes classic hell style matched by old world luxury.
northstar couriers
unclaimed
packages arrive on time and sometimes too on time. some deliveries are waiting on porches before they're even ordered. couriers say they're just following the routes given to them to deliver packages in their trucks. neighbors whisper, "if northstar delivers something you didn't order, don't open it."
inwood deli
owned by the inwood family
a longstanding and popular deli owned by the inwood family. they don't mess around, having banned almost more residents than every other hell establishment combined.
the morgue
ran by the russell family
details coming.
old bell realty
unclaimed
a real estate agency specializing in historic haunted homes.
parlor & chair
unclaimed
a vintage barbershop where nothing has changed since 1955.
the police station
town owned
the hell p.d. main headquarters is located downtown. ⭐ all cops are npcs, we do not allow writers to bring cops.
porch goblin gifts
unclaimed
a gift wrap and hexable greeting card business that wraps your gifts in impossible paper shapes (or raw leaves, duct tape, glitter tarps, etc.) depending on your mood and intent. all wrapping includes one complimentary "optional omen." their birthday cards include a scratch-and-sniff curse that activates only if you sign the recipient's name.
purrgatory lounge
unclaimed
coffee and refreshing beverages served alongside walls lined with hammocks, climbing towers, and shadowy nooks where dozens of rescue cats roam. visitors swear some cats vanish through cracks in the walls only to appear minutes later across the room. a few patrons have found cats already sitting in their laps before they sat down. one black with split pupils named tom is said to follow guests home.
puzzleworks
claimed by vitas
tables stocked with puzzles, board games, and strange wooden toys. the catch: pieces often don't match the box art, and puzzles occasionally spell out messages once solved. one group found their jigsaw forming a map of the town with a glowing x over their own street. the staff insist the games "choose who they want". most puzzles and games turn out as expected though. most.
quick spectral removal
owned by the quick family
the quick spectral removal business has done fair business since they opened in 1962, and take their work very seriously. there are some cases they've never solved, but they've saved many. their office is lined with neatly labeled filing cabinets, case logs dating back to the beginning, and glass display cases showcasing retired equipment like emf meters, copper tuned bells, even a scorched ouija board under plexiglass. a corkboard near the entrance is covered in client thank you notes, yellowed newspaper clippings, and photographs of suspicious orbs. their shop front window boldly declares professional spirit containment since 1962. local law enforcement are not fans, believing they are taking citizens for a ride, conning people out of their money with their issues aren't really supernatural.
the rag
unclaimed
the rag is a sensationalist tabloid that focuses on scandals, conspiracy theories and gossip in hell. they are not always correct, but they often break the most scandalous stories the hell post is unwilling to cover. many residents are very outspoken against the rag, but they often secretly read it.
the records building
owned by the town
the building behind town hall acts as the public records archive, including brith and death certificates. it is home to new to dusty files, laminated name tags, and suspiciously echoey stairwells. officially the town clerk's office, but most residents just call it "records." people claim there's a floor below the basement and that certain old folders rearrange themselves when you're not looking. still, it's the best place to research family trees and zoning violations.
speckle hollow archives
unclaimed
a document vault where locals pay to have things locked away, including breakup letters, wills, cursed recipes, and "bad decisions on paper." each item is filed by scent and date. the archivists never speak above a whisper, and the shelves are said to move slightly when your name is mentioned.
townhall
town owned
the community townhall is located in the center of the downtown area.
the town square pavilion
town owned
boasts a covered stage for music, parades, and holiday festivals.
the visitor center
town owned
the visitor center is the tourist's first stop to learning about what to do and what to see in hell. it sits directly across the street from the historical society building.
well-333 radio station
owned by the stroud family
the stroud family broadcasts local news, folk music, and call ins from this creaky little station from downtown. read more about the station on the family page under the stroud family.