Hello, Gentle Readers! I'm off for the long weekend this week, so no long-form post today; but! Do return on Wednesday, when we'll publish the next Most Dangerous Game. We'll be back to our usual Continue Reading > about Something To Keep You Occupied…
Encyclopaedia
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
Previously: Madam Koi Koi. Type: PE (Preternatural Entity). Period/location of origin: The 13th century C.E., Hamelin, Germany. Appearance: Subject appears to be a male-presenting human Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
Three-Day Weekend
Hello, Gentle Readers, It's a federal holiday in the United States, so I'm taking today off. Yes, I know I just took a whole lot of time off in December. Yes, I know I have only been back to our Continue Reading > about Three-Day Weekend
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Madam Koi Koi
Previously: The Yule Cat. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: Mid- to late-20th century, Nigeria. Subject’s precise date of origin is unknown; however, as subject has Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Madam Koi Koi
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jólakötturinn, Or The Yule Cat
Previously: Gryla. Type: UP (Unholy Pet). Period/location of origin: Unknown, Iceland. Although many reports state that subject, known as the jólakötturinn or Yule Cat, originated during the Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Jólakötturinn, Or The Yule Cat
A Winter Staycation
Hello, Gentle Readers! It's that time again: It's the end of the year, so I'm taking a little bit of time off to recharge my batteries and whatnot. I am not traveling for, um, obvious reasons, but, Continue Reading > about A Winter Staycation
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Aka Manto, The Red Cloak
Previously: Jack O’ Lantern. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: It is generally accepted that subject, known as Aka Manto (赤マント) or the Red Cloak, first appeared in Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Aka Manto, The Red Cloak
Spooky Gifts For Spooky People: 23 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Discerning Ghost
Well, we’ve got a first for TGIMM this year: A holiday gift guide. But! A holiday gift guide for spooky people. If you have a spooky person or two in your life — or if you, yourself, are a spooky Continue Reading > about Spooky Gifts For Spooky People: 23 Holiday Gift Ideas For The Discerning Ghost