Monster Folklore

A summer on a remote US air base in Okinawa is the last place teenager Kyle Taylor wants to be. Trapped in the oppressive heat and the even more oppressive silence of his father’s empty guest quarters, he’s a prisoner of paradise. But when he falls in with a group of military brats who know the island’s secrets, Kyle discovers a new, more dangerous kind of prison. Deep in the off-limits jungle lies a sealed Japanese command bunker, a tomb untouched since the final days of World War II. Lured by the thrill of exploring a place no one has entered for eighty years, the teens break the ...

Shadows of Bigfoot Something watches from the trees. Something ancient. Something that knows you're there. For centuries, legends of Bigfoot have whispered through the forests—stories of shadowy figures, eerie howls, and things that disappear without a trace. But what if the legends are true? And what if the truth is far worse than we ever imagined? In this chilling collection of Bigfoot horror stories, you’ll uncover: A lone camper who realizes he’s not alone in the woods… and never was. A government experiment that was meant to control the beast—but failed. A missing hiker’s ...

Dive into the shadowy realms of folklore and legend with 'Cryptid Chronicles: Myths and Monsters of Europe.' This captivating book is a mesmerizing journey through the ancient lands of Europe, exploring the mysterious and often chilling tales of its legendary creatures. From the murky depths of Scotland's Loch Ness to the enigmatic forests of Slavic folklore, each chapter unfolds the stories of Europe's most intriguing cryptids. Witness the elusive Loch Ness Monster, lurking in the still waters of the Scottish Highlands, and traverse the Alpine peaks in pursuit of the serpentine Tatzelwurm....

In a city bound by sacrifice, one maiden's defiance awakens a dragon's heart and changes their fate forever. Ivy, a maiden marked for the gallows, stood defiant yet determined on the precipice of her fate. In the ancient city where a lone dragon safeguarded the populace in exchange for a weekly prisoner to feed his insatiable hunger, Ivy saw opportunity amidst peril. She orchestrated a clandestine ritual with cunning resolve, binding herself to the last of his kind. As her sentencing unfolded, and the beast captured Ivy as his bounty, he unwittingly sealed their pact, not of death, but of ...

Jaracacas, Brazilian snake like vampires that feed on a woman’s breast milk; Jigarkhwars, Indian vampiric sorceress; Tlaciques, Vampiric witches from Mexico, Loogaroos, West Indian vampires that go to a “Devil Tree” each night, remove their skin and fly off as a sulfurous fire ball in search of prey; Churels, vengeful ghostly vampires; Varacolaci, Romanian vampires ranked amongst the most powerful, and legions upon legions of others . . . When war over the rich “Feeding Grounds” of New York City, erupts between legions of competing vampire species, Detectives Alaric Lysandra and ...

Think Bigfoot only haunts the deep wilderness? Think again. For generations, we've pictured Sasquatch lurking in remote forests, a shy giant confined to the shrinking edges of the map. But what if the most chilling encounters aren't happening miles from civilization, but practically in your own backyard? This groundbreaking book shatters the myth of the wilderness-bound Bigfoot, revealing a creature far more adaptable, widespread, and unsettlingly close than we've ever imagined. Journey beyond the familiar forests and explore the compelling evidence placing Bigfoot: On the fringes of ...

Unearth ancient horrors and spine-chilling legends that have haunted humanity for generations in "Nightmares: Horror Tales Based in Folklore." This collection of seven terrifying tales will transport you to the shadowy corners of the world, where folktales and nightmares intertwine to create a tapestry of fear and dread. From the eerie depths of the ocean to the mist-shrouded forests of North America, each chilling story will immerse you in the sinister realm of monsters, spirits, and creatures of the night. Prepare to confront the unimaginable as you bear witness to the terrifying power of...

Examines werewolf tales and stories from early Greece, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan, as well as legends of other shape-shifting creatures such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and were-caribou.

The worst blight in five hundred years has been defeated But that was only the beginning... Now, after banishing a necromantic scourge, young master Roscoe Coats and his gang of magites and hunters must face a new threat. The Ordal - the lifestream of the world's mana - is changing. Perverted and twisted, a new energy pervades. As magites everywhere find their powers waning, the Light increases. They are drawn - man and creature alike - to a distant fire in the sky. Building ever quickly, mutating every day, digesting the clouds themselves. No living being can resist. Except they must. ...

Explore the realm of North Americas elusive beings, in Monsters and Us; Revealing the Mysteries of Cryptids in North America. This book guides listeners through the woods of the Pacific Northwest and the foggy marshes of the South on a captivating adventure delving into the origins of entities such as Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape and the Wendigo.

Thirteen years ago, Sylvia Gray's young daughter, Faye, attacked her babysitter in order to impress the Kingman, a monster she and her best friend had encountered on the Internet. When the now twenty-three-year-old Faye goes missing, leaving her toddler behind, Sylvia launches a search that propels her back into the past and back into the Kingman's orbit. With the help of her estranged husband and a sister she hasn't spoken to in years, Sylvia draws dangerously closer not only to Faye, but also to the truth about the monster that once inspired her.

With this book you will hear about heroic stories of gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, fairy tales, and epic tales of love and betrayal. Misty rolling hills, lochs, rugged mountains, and mysterious creatures form the grounds for the myths and legends. This audiobook covers all this and much more, including Celtics beliefs, ways of worship, and rituals; the mysterious tombs of the Celtics and how they aligned with the stars; how nature and her sacred creatures have shaped Celtic culture; and more.

A romantic comedy where the only thing wilder than the love story is the winged cryptid on the porch. Abigail Winslow is sixty-two, widowed, and perfectly content yelling at squirrels, baking questionable pies, and ignoring her nosy West Virginia neighbors. That is—until something crashes into her backyard. Something tall. Something winged. Something with glowing red eyes and a knack for fixing fences. Mortimer—"Morty" to his very reluctant hostess—is the legendary Mothman of Point Pleasant. But he’s less harbinger of doom and more socially awkward handyman with a gift for shiny ...

Following a life of suffering and unbearable pain an old man died with his heart full of grievances. He eagerly welcomed death, anticipating the relief it would bring. Instead he discovered that the afterlife was not what he had imagined it to be. Rather than the total annihilation he expected, he entered the river of souls. Instead of obliteration, his death gave him a chance to relive his life and amend the mistakes that had haunted him. Baird’s soul transmigrated to the body of his younger self and he found that the world of his previous childhood was more enigmatic and dangerous than ...

Return to the Hallowed Grounds of Fenway, Massachusetts, and Bear Witness to a Startling Prophecy. The chosen few have been beckoned by a mysterious trio, summoned for a rendezvous delving into matters of destiny, fate, and the nightmares yet to come. Amidst clashes of temperament and souls burdened with distrust, they must confront the sinister truths and the repercussions caused by the enigmatic Llewyn Glass and his deal with the Devil. Strange Reckoning serves as a tie-in story to the mind-bending seven-novel series of macabre, fantastical, and mystical stories, while also foreshadowing ...

When a teenager discovers a way he believes will summon the dead, driven by insanity or genius, he forces his friends down a path, he should have never chosen.

Leo Braudy, a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, has won accolades for revealing the complex and constantly shifting history behind seemingly unchanging ideas of fame, war, and masculinity. Continuing his interest in the history of emotion, this book explores how fear has been shaped into images of monsters and monstrosity.

We have always created and destroyed monsters. They give form to what we don't wish to know or understand; to our anxieties and irrational terrors. They have helped us manage the extraordinary complexity of our minds and deal with the challenges of being human. In Enchanted Creatures, Natalie Lawrence delves into the dark histories of creatures we have imagined over 15,000 years of history: from strange beasts carved in Palaeolithic caves and hybrid snake women, to deep-sea leviathans and apocalyptic dino-monsters.

In a Dance of Shadows and Light, Innocence Faces the Devil's Embrace. As moonlight bathed the quaint town of Badenburg, villagers gathered around a bonfire in the town square for Witch’s Night. The devil emerged from the shadows amid the rhythmic beat of drums. He danced sinuously among the townsfolk in a cloak of deception, bewitching them with a mesmerizing display. All but one. On this balmy night, the devil’s gaze locked with Kayla’s. Her eyes sparkled with starlight, and her laughter pierced his soul, but her honeysuckle scent, a sign of her innocence, was irresistible. Once a ...

From sex-crazed gods to ravenous monsters, Ben Thompson brings legendary titans to life in tales of adventure, bloodlust, and unrelenting badassitude. Since the beginning of human history people have created myths, tall tales, superheroes, and arch-villains - men and women who embarked on insane adventures, performed extraordinary feats of unparalleled awesomeness, and overcame all odds to violently smite their foes into bloody pulp.