Childhood illnesses - What if Monsters

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Urban Legends & Modern Mysteries

Changelings: Fairy Swaps and Folk Explanations for Illness

Nurturing fears of illness and vulnerability, changeling myths reveal how cultures explained strange behaviors and mysterious illnesses in children.

Max Slaughter
October 26, 2025

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Investigation & Science

The Stone Tape Theory: Hauntings as Recorded Energy

Ongoing debates suggest haunted locations may be natural recordings of past events…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

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USA

The Legend of the Heceta Head Lighthouse Ghost

Curious about the haunting legends of the Heceta Head Lighthouse Ghost? Discover the…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

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Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

The Umibōzu: Japanese Sea Monks and Shipwrecks

Keen explorers of Japanese folklore will uncover the mysterious origins of the Umibōzu…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025

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Monster Society & Behavior

Gender and Monsters: Female Creatures of Legend

Female creatures of legend often reflect societal fears and hopes about gender…

Max Slaughter
November 17, 2025