Book Review: The Zombie Book (Nick Redfern and Brad Steiger)
About a year ago, I received a new book from my good friend Nick Redfern, who has written over thirty books on monsters, cryptids and cryptozoology, UFOs, government cover-ups, conspiracy theories, and...
View ArticleThe Acheri
In cultures throughout the world, people believe that there are demons, ghosts, and monsters that are responsible for unleashing deadly, infectious diseases on innocent people. Most of these...
View ArticleBook Review: The Mythology of Grimm (Nathan Robert Brown, 2014)
About a year ago, I received an uncorrected proof for a book called The Mythology of Grimm: The Fairy Tale and Folklore Roots of the Popular TV Show(The Berkley Publishing Group, 2014) from my good...
View ArticleGwrach Y Rhibyn (The Hag of the Dribble)
In the modern age, people tend to think of elderly women as being kind, sweet, and always eager to offer people some freshly-baked cookies. But in ancient times, it was believed that these women were...
View ArticleThe Ga-Git
On the American Northwest Coast lies the Queen Charlotte Islands, and this has been the traditional home of the Haida Indians for centuries. This particular Native American culture revolves around the...
View ArticleHalloween Special: Stingy Jack and the Jack O'Lantern
Out of all of the imagery and the traditions associated with Halloween, it is the humble jack o’lantern that is the most iconic. But very few people are aware of the legends behind these carved fruits,...
View ArticleKalona Ayélisgi (The Raven Mocker)
In cultures all over the world, the raven (Corvus corax) has long been regarded as both wise and a little sinister. This could be due to the bird’s pitch-black feathers and its tendency to scavenge and...
View ArticleThe Krampus
In the spirit of this Christmas season, I have researched a creature that many have undoubtedly heard of, but none have actually seen. Enjoy!In this day and age, everyone knows who Santa Claus is. He’s...
View ArticleJorōgumo (The Whore Spider)
In this day and age, it would be fair to say that most people hate spiders, although fans of the ever-amazing Spider-Man will beg to differ. The very sight of these eight-legged arachnids makes women...
View ArticleThe Nuckelavee
Off of the northernmost coast of Scotland lies the Orkney Islands, an archipelago of seventy islands that has been continuously inhabited by humans for the last 8,500 years. The islands have been...
View ArticleBook Review: Goatman: Flesh or Folklore? (J. Nathan Couch, 2014)
Who hasn't heard of the Goatman? According to legend, the Goatman is a half-man, half-goat monstrosity that has a man's body and the head of a goat. It stands over seven feet tall and walks on two legs...
View ArticleBook Review: Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology (Theresa...
A few months ago, I received a book from McFarland & Company, Inc. for review, courtesy of the book’s author and my good friend, Theresa Bane. Theresa and I have been corresponding for a few years...
View Article100th Entry: The Alp
This is the first entry in my "Night Visitors" series, a series of blog entries that focus on monsters and entities that prey and feed upon humans while they sleep.Nightmares have haunted the sleep of...
View ArticleBook Review: Chupacabra Road Trip (Nick Redfern, 2015)
Almost a year ago, I received another book from my good friend Nick Redfern for review. The book in question is called Chupacabra Road Trip: In Search of the Elusive Beast (Llewellyn Publications,...
View ArticleBook Review: The Bigfoot Book (Nick Redfern, 2016)
About a year ago, I received another book from my buddy Nick Redfern for review. The book in question is titled The Bigfoot Book: The Encyclopedia of Sasquatch, Yeti, and Cryptid Primates (Visible Ink...
View ArticleWENDIGO SIGHTINGS WANTED!
To all of my readers,If you have seen, encountered, or even been attacked by anything that you have reason to believe may have been the Wendigo in any way, please email me at KPG1986@msn.com. Any...
View ArticleDARKNESS PREVAILS
For about six months now, I've been listening to scary stories and allegedly true encounters with monsters on YouTube. Now, I admit that I am skeptical of some of these stories, but some of them are...
View ArticleDonations?
Okay folks, here's the deal. My job doesn't pay very well, and a lot of the money I make goes towards my household's bills (food, television, Internet, etc.) and such. I really don't have a whole lot...
View ArticleSIGHTINGS AND STORIES WANTED!!!
Hey, guys! Although I have received some emails regarding encounters with the Wendigo, I need MORE for my blog entry revision. Also, ANY encounters with monsters are welcome at any time. Don't be...
View ArticleMy Encounter with Robert the Doll
Almost two years ago, I had my very first supernatural experience. Ever since I first read about a particular doll in 2006 or 2007, I’ve wanted to meet him myself. His name is Robert the Doll, and this...
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