Just as there are Titaniacs in the world, attracted to the intersection of wealth and tragedy, so are there Biltmoriacs. As someone who has written extensively about the Biltmore Estate, I find the darker parts of its history appealing. The trappings of power and extreme wealth and decadence are seemingly attractive to those of us whose nature leans a little morose. Rumors of a dark history, rumors of ghosts and even a headless cat – more on that later – open the imagination. In this article, we will explore if there’s more Overlook Hotel than Versailles in this massive North Carolina chalet.