Category Archives: Monster Maker Fun

Ghost Month: The Poltergeist

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This could be the most famous type of ghost because of the movie.  At least it’s a name that people recognize.  So, what is a poltergeist in terms of folklore? With the name originating in Germany, poltergeists are spirits found … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Ghost Animals

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Another one that is self-explanatory, which makes one wonder if the people who hunt ghosts aren’t that original.  Anyway, this can be broken down into two categories: Ghost of Deceased Animals It’s the spirit of an animal that died such … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Ectoplasm

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, this isn’t a type of ghost, but it is connected to them.  We think of ectoplasm as ooze left behind when a ghost interacts with the physical world.  It’s almost like mucus with it being clear or white-hued.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Funnel Ghost and Ghost Orb

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

We’re going to look at two similar ghosts.  Both of them don’t have a humanoid form and are known for being composed of light. The above is a Funnel Ghost, which is seen as a swirling funnel of light.  One … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Apparitions

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a weird one because it feels like apparitions is nothing more than another word for ghosts.  Yet, there is a difference that turns up on occasion.  So, what is an apparition and why is it really different than … Continue reading →

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Ghosts Month: Demonic Entities

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I can hear the arguments already and I agree.  Demonic entities aren’t really the same thing as ghosts, but they get connected at times.  This could be why certain ghost categories get moved to demons depending on your definition.  So, … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Shadow People

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

These are pretty self-explanatory.  A shadow person is a type of ghost that is nothing more than a dark silhouette or blob.  They are typically seen through peripheral vision, but people have claimed to spot them from a distance.  They … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Doppelganger

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve used a fantasy version of this in my stories.  For fantasy, these tend to be shapeshifters who copy a person and try to replace them.  At the very least, they take the form while occasionally copying all memories as … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: Banshees, Wraiths, and Revenants

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Time for a triple because these three are all ghosts that I feel are similar.  Can’t put my finger on why I feel that way, but I’m going with it in order to include more types of ghosts this month. … Continue reading →

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Ghost Month: The Ladies

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I started from THIS SITE and went hunting from there. First, the lady ghosts all get their colors from the dresses that they wear: White Ladies These are the most common type of lady ghosts.  They are typically associated with women … Continue reading →

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