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Teaser Tuesday: Aganippe

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

First teaser after Quest of the Brokenhearted went live for 99 cents.  So, exciting.  While this isn’t Kira’s first battle in the story, this is the first official champion that she faces.  I had a lot of fun writing the scene … Continue reading →

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The Slide-Rock Bolter

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

That thing definitely looks scary.  Also, it’s really big and in the open, which makes one wonder how it’s a mystery.  Where did this thing come from? First, let’s go over what it looks like.  Clearly, the Slide-Rock Bolter is … Continue reading →

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The Kinderhook Blob

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Found in New York, this creature was first spotted in the 1960’s.  Two children saw it first, but all those afterwards were adults.  All of them encountered the Kinderhook Blob while walking in the woods.  So, what did people see? … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Hyde the Grumbling Gremlin

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Not much of a set up here.  This is the introduction for Hyde who is a crafting gremlin that helps Kira Grasdon out.  I really need to remember this species though.  Crafting gremlins turned out to be a great creation.  … Continue reading →

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Air Rods or Sky Fish

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty hard to tell what these things are.  You can’t see them with the naked eye because they only appear on cameras.  One could think they’re invisible, but there is probably more to them.  Still, they are fairly interesting considering … Continue reading →

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The Snallygaster of Maryland

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Definitely enjoying the odd names on a lot of these creatures.  This one really caught my eye.  I mean, Snallygaster sounds like something out of a Monty Python sketch or Dr Suess book.  Yet, it’s not.  So, what is it? … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Open Winged Greeting

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s another excerpt from Quest of the Brokenhearted and it’s the introduction of a fun supporting character.  Lacarsis was a monster-making playground for me and I needed to think of a great way to start the tournament.  For some reason, this … Continue reading →

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The Iliamna Lake Monster

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Found in the largest freshwater lake in Alaska, this mysterious creature is said to be 30 feet long.  It has metallic scales and a large head.  Some stories have its head shaped like a wolf while others a shark.  Being … Continue reading →

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The Loveland Frogs

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The first of this month’s cryptids is the Loveland Frogs from Ohio.  Specifically, they are found in Clermont County.  They are bipedal frogs that stand at around one meter.  It lives in forests and can survive cold winters without having … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Freybug

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to be using October to do teasers for Quest of the Brokenhearted!  This is a story that involves Kira Grasdon entering a city of monsters to either die or defeat it.  She accepts the demon lord’s challenge to … Continue reading →

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