Chinese folklore - What if Monsters

Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

The Jiangshi: Chinese Hopping Vampire

Uncover the mysterious origins and cultural significance of the Jiangshi, China’s iconic hopping vampire, and discover why it continues to haunt folklore.

Max Slaughter
March 17, 2026

Lesser-Known Regional Cryptids

The Jiangshi: Chinese Hopping Vampire

Narrowing the line between myth and horror, the Jiangshi’s eerie origins reveal a haunting world worth exploring further.

Max Slaughter
December 20, 2025

Monster Society & Behavior

Cryptids in Comics: How Graphic Novels Reimagine Monsters

Lurking within comics, cryptids are reimagined as complex symbols blending folklore and…

Max Slaughter
March 21, 2026

Historical Mysteries

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Dickens and Mortality

Curious about how Dickens’s ghost embodies mortality and societal reflection? Discover…

Max Slaughter
March 20, 2026

England

The Thames Serpent: London’s Serpentine Sighting

The Thames Serpent has captivated London for centuries, with mysterious sightings that…

Max Slaughter
March 20, 2026

Classic American Cryptids

The FBI’s Files on Bigfoot: Government Interest in Cryptids

The FBI’s declassified files show the government has taken a serious, scientific…

Max Slaughter
March 20, 2026