Freaky Folklore, Darkness Prevails
Freaky Folklore, Darkness Prevails
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Freaky Folklore
Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids

Author: Darkness Prevails, Carman Carrion

Narrator: Darkness Prevails

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/02/2025


Synopsis

Discover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination.Freaky Folklore is your guide to the world’s most terrifying beings, from ancient times to today. Hosts from Eeriecast, the leading horror podcast network, present the most frightening—and entertaining—tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know.This beautifully creepy collection is filled with wicked monsters, including:Chupacabra: A legendary monster that is said to drain the blood of livestock throughout Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US Southwest.Jersey Devil: Said to have been created due to a mother's curse upon her newborn in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, USA.Kelpie: A shape-shifting water horse told of in Celtic folklore. Whatever form it takes, it is said to lure its victims to their watery graves.Moehau: A cryptid from Māori mythology, it stands up to 8 feet tall and can be very aggressive when encountered.Kuchisake-onna: From Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna is a yokai with deep gashes that forms a haunting smile across her face. Should you happen to meet her, she will ask you a question—and you had better answer it correctly.Dogman: A werewolf or werewolf-type creature first reported in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, Dogman sightings have been reported in several locations throughout Michigan, primarily in the northwestern quadrant of the Lower Peninsula.Freaky Folklore has the stories, and culture for you to be on the lookout for these beasts. Dive into the world of mythology and find what makes each creature unique.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on September 20, 2024

A very surface-level exploration of monsters found in folklore all over the world. After a while, I stopped reading the short stories (they were repetitive and badly written) and focused on the descriptions instead, but I was still left wanting more.......more

Goodreads review by thwipy on May 01, 2024

**Thank you to NetGalley for providing the eARC!!** Freaky Folklore is an encyclopedia-esque collection of folklore creatures from around the world, like America’s Bigfoot, Europe’s Baba Yaga, and Asia’s Yeti. Included in each entry along with facts are a short fictional story and wonderfully rendere......more

Goodreads review by Cherise Isabella on May 03, 2024

As someone who is obsessed with cryptids, creepy folklore and all things of that nature, this was the perfect read for me. This book features truly terrifying tales of some well-known creatures and some whom I've never heard of from each continent. Each cryptid comes with a brief history, a spooky t......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on June 25, 2024

thank you netgalley for this eARC. this is an honest review. I enjoyed getting to read about these cryptids but I feel like there were so many inconsistencies that it took away from all of the stories. I do give a 5/5 for the amazing artwork......more

Goodreads review by Virgil on May 13, 2024

An ARC from Netgalley. I went into Freaky Folklore a little bit concerned by the title, in all honesty. As a historian and lover of anthropology, with a specific interest in the folklore and mythology of cultural circles, hearing the word freaky be used next to folklore set off some red flags. Howeve......more


Quotes

"Lush Illustrations…offers hours of browsing a variety of freaky creatures, human and animal, from around the world."—Booklist

"This collection is essential. It is a treasure for folklore fans everywhere, and it is sure to keep you up at night!"
The Horror Maven

"A true treat for anyone interested in cryptids, monsters, or mythological creatures, Freaky Folklore makes a perfect coffee table conversation starter or summer campfire companion."—These Things Matter

 "Both creepy and fun as it tells the culture and history behind over 100 modern and ancient mythological creatures with haunting illustrations of each beast."—Entree Travel Newsletter