List: Folklore, Urban Myths, & Other Mysteriousness | Curated by C. L. Nichols, Author

Feb 20, 2025
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Folklore, Urban Myths, & Other MysteriousnessPeople, places, & things that are impossible to know, understand, or explain - strange & interesting.
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Speculative Encounters
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C. L. Nichols, Author
Knock on Wood: Weird Superstitions and Why We Do ThemA complex mix of anxiety, control, and pattern recognition.
Feb 20
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Feb 20
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Speculative Encounters
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C. L. Nichols, Author
Indigenous Healing Traditions: Lessons for Holistic Well-BeingTimeless wisdom that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Feb 16
Feb 16
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The Dybbuk: The Malevolent Spirit of Jewish FolkloreA restless, wandering spirit that clings to a living person.
Feb 10
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Feb 10
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Speculative Encounters
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The Secrets of the Mysteries: Western & EasternA Collection from the Speculative Encounters Publication
Sep 12, 2024
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Sep 12, 2024
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Spooky Halloween Happenings: Real-Life Scares That’ll Make Your Skin CrawlA night that walks the line between fun and fear, fantasy and reality.
Sep 5, 2024
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Sep 5, 2024
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C. L. Nichols, Author
25 Spine-Chilling Vampire Urban Legends That Will Keep You Awake Past Your BedtimeFrom bloodthirsty aristocrats to shape-shifting creatures of the night.
Sep 2, 2024
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Sep 2, 2024
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The Oakville Blobs: When Sky Fell SICKA challenge to look beyond the familiar into the unknown.
Jul 24, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024
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Folklore, Urban Myths, & Other Mysteriousness: Tales To Keep Us GuessingThe world is full of mysterious people, places, and things.
Jul 22, 2024
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Jul 22, 2024
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Supernatural: Unexplainable Events & EncountersDefying the laws of physics, the principles of biology, and the logic of the human mind.
Jul 9, 2024
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Jul 9, 2024
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Petar Plogojowitz: A Real-Life Vampiric Legend from Austria-HungaryInspiring fear in the hearts of those who lived through its dark legacy.
Jul 1, 2024
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Jul 1, 2024
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C. L. Nichols, Author
The Dogon’s Knowledge of the CosmosA West African culture steeped in mystery and wonder.
Jun 15, 2024
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Jun 15, 2024
3
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C. L. Nichols, Author
Gothic and Dark Fantasy Stories: Keeping to the ShadowsMake readers experience the darker aspects of human nature and the supernatural.
Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
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C. L. Nichols, Author
Thoth: The Ancient Egyptian God of WisdomAn influential force in the world of mythology, religion, and esotericism.
May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024
5
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Alien Abductions, Past to PresentMissing time, strange marks, and vivid memories.
May 27, 2024
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May 27, 2024
1
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C. L. Nichols, Author
Fear and Thrills: New Horror Houses Around the WorldWaiting to give you the fright of your life.
May 22, 2024
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May 22, 2024
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Christmas in Suffolk: The Rendlesham UFO Sighting of 1980A poignant reminder of the mysterious universe that lies beyond our grasp.
May 14, 2024
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May 14, 2024
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Mythical Beings: Monsters and Legendary CreaturesA safe space for us to confront our deepest anxieties.
May 5, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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Speculative Encounters
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Myths: Human Nature and the Natural World through FolkloreProviding entertainment, explanations, and coping mechanisms for the mysteries and challenges of life.
Apr 30, 2024
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Apr 30, 2024
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The Dark Side of Folklore: The Supernatural & The HorrifyingA window into the unknown and the darker aspects of our own humanity.
Apr 27, 2024
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Apr 27, 2024
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Witch Hunts: Fear, Superstition, and the Quest for PowerThe importance of education, critical thinking, and the protection of human rights.
Apr 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024