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True Tales of Bigfoot, Werewolves, and Other Legendary Creatures

by Freeburg, Jessica

Book - 2022

Horror fans will delight in these 23 terrifying tales. They're based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Midwest is the setting for some of the most unsettling monster tales ever told. Horror fans will delight in these 23 terrifying tales. They're based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Midwest is the setting for some of the most unsettling monster tales ever told. Show less

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Freaky Folklore

Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids

by Darkness Prevails (COR)/ Carrion, Carman (CON)

Book - 2024

Discover the history and culture of the 100 most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium. Discover the history and culture of the 100 most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium. Show less

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Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters

Chilling American Indian Stories

by Jones, Dan C.

Book - 2021

A delectable assortment of spine-tinglers divided into sections on ghosts, spirits, witches, monsters, and the supernatural. A delectable assortment of spine-tinglers divided into sections on ghosts, spirits, witches, monsters, and the supernatural. Show less

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The Book of Japanese Folklore

An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth : the Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster Kitsune, Horrendous Oni, and More

by Matsuura, Thersa

Book - 2024

This beautifully illustrated tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. This beautifully illustrated tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games. Show less

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The Monster in the Mailbox

And Other Scary Tales

by Dahl, Michael

eBook - 2019

Readers looking for monster tales to make them laugh out loud will love this collection. Readers looking for monster tales to make them laugh out loud will love this collection. Show less

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Girls Who Slay Monsters

Daring Tales of Ireland's Forgotten Goddesses

by Ryan, Ellen

Book - 2024

Lovers of mythology won't want to miss out on these unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined. Lovers of mythology won't want to miss out on these unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined. Show less

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The United States of Cryptids

A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

by Ocker, J. W.

Book - 2022

Ocker has lots of time for these communities and their beliefs, and his breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable reading. Ocker has lots of time for these communities and their beliefs, and his breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable reading. Show less

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Encountering Chupacabra and Other Cryptids

Eyewitness Accounts

by Peterson, Megan Cooley

Graphic Novel - 2015

Stories of encounters with Chupacabras and other cryptids are told using eyewitness accounts in graphic novel format. Stories of encounters with Chupacabras and other cryptids are told using eyewitness accounts in graphic novel format. Show less

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Monstrous Affections

An Anthology of Beastly Tales

by Bacigalupi, Paolo

Book - 2014

Engrossing, morally complex anthology of 15 stories centered on the seemingly antagonistic concepts of monsters and love. Engrossing, morally complex anthology of 15 stories centered on the seemingly antagonistic concepts of monsters and love. Show less

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Unnatural Creatures

by Gaiman, Neil

Book - 2013

The 16 short stories in this anthology contain accounts of delightfully fantastical creatures, ranging from the familiar to the chillingly mysterious. The 16 short stories in this anthology contain accounts of delightfully fantastical creatures, ranging from the familiar to the chillingly mysterious. Show less

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