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Plotbunnies: The Bestiary

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In this episode of Life’s Little Mysteries, we’ll take a closer look at mythical creatures and fantastic beasts that have inspired the human imagination for thousands of years. Where did the idea of monsters like dragons and unicorns come from, and what’s behind sailors’ descriptions of beautiful and enticing mermaids? Listen to Life’s Little Mysteries 37: Mysterious Mythical Creatures, to find out! You’ll also hear about some of the creatures that persist in modern folklore, such as the Jersey Devil, the Mongolian Death Worm and the chupacabra. And while today’s Bigfoot is a creature of legend rather than fact, a … Read more

FOR READERS: Bring Me Strange Beasts!

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Victoria Stagg Eliott: What creatures would you like to see incorporated into more paranormal stories? I’m a big fan of the Golem and the Dybuk from Jewish folklore. Are you tired of werewolves and vampires yet? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FOR READERS: Give Me Unusual Beasts

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Victoria Stagg Elliott: What creatures would you like to see incorporated into more paranormal stories? I’m a big fan of the Golem and the Dybuk from Jewish folklore, but what creatures would you like to see more of? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat