Monster Folklore

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 ...

❄️ Frozen Footprints: 25 Chilling Yeti Encounters ❄️ For centuries, legends of the Abominable Snowman have haunted the frozen peaks of the Himalayas and beyond. But are they just myths, or is there something lurking in the snow? 📖 Frozen Footprints dives into 25 real-life encounters with the legendary Yeti—from 1921 British expeditions to modern-day sightings in Siberia. Featuring reports from mountaineers, explorers, soldiers, and scientists, this book examines footprints, eyewitness testimonies, and even government investigations into the world's most elusive cryptid. 🔍 ...

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....

Ever since he was given a copy of Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World for his ninth birthday, Dom has been obsessed with the world of cryptozoology—monster hunting—and in Scary Monsters and Super Creeps, he heads to six completely different destinations to investigate local monster sightings. Are the monsters all the product of fevered minds, or is there a sliver of truth somewhere in the madness? Either way, the search gives Dom an excuse to dive into six fascinating destinations on a gloriously nutty adventure.

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 you know Wyoming's wilderness? Think again. Beyond the stunning vistas of the Tetons and the Bighorns lies a hidden reality—a world of chilling encounters with the creature known as Bigfoot. This electrifying book delivers 20 TRUE eyewitness accounts, rigorously documented and brought to life by author Ethan Blackwood. Forget folklore; experience the raw terror and baffling mystery of real-life run-ins with the unknown: Feel the fear: Stand alongside witnesses during terrifying roadside crossings. Hear the mystery: Listen to the unearthly howls echoing from canyons. Examine the ...

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...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Canada is the second largest country in the world—a land of seemingly endless coastlines, vast prairies, jagged mountains, and deep boreal forests. Despite the vastness of its territory, 90% of Canadians live within 150 miles of the US border leaving room for all manner of strange beings to exist undisturbed. Canadian Monsters and Mysteries will take the listener deep into the mysterious north where mammoths may still roam the frozen tundra while the Manwolf, loup-garou, and Waheela stalk the dense woodland and mysterious valleys.

Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world. Gods, Heroes and Monsters invites you to take your place at the campfire that’s been glowing since the first tale was told. Discover the fascinating variety—and several surprising similarities—of the stories that have been shared for millennia, from one person to another, one lesson at a time. Ancient stories are retold under themes such as the beginning (and end) of the world, death, love, and monsters and spirits.

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. ...

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 ...

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 locals warned them. The science couldn't explain it. Now, the hunt is on—and they are the prey. In the deep, isolated woods of Appalachia, a patch of land lies sick and silent. They call it Hemlock Hollow, a place where technology fails and nature itself seems to hold its breath. For research scientist Dr. Alistair Finch and his team, it’s the perfect place to study a mysterious ecological blight. They believe in data, in observation, in rational explanations. But the hollow doesn't care about reason. The warnings from the tight-lipped townspeople were just folklore. The strange ...

A young man discovers a Dark ritual, he believes will reanimate the dead, and through the aide of natural and preternatural forces, his deeds end in horror.