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“People once believed that when someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead. But sometimes, something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with it and the soul can’t rest. Then sometimes, just sometimes the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right.” Jon…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/30/2026: Have you ever seen an animal that has the body of a dog and the head of a rabbit? Me neither. Let’s travel back to the Red River Settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee where John Bell allegedly spotted one. Thirteen years after moving his family to the Red River Settlement, strange…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/28/2026: As my trek through Ohio folktales and cryptids continue, how can I not do one on the Dogman of Defiance, also known as the Werewolf of Defiance? He was first spotted in 1972 where he allegedly attacked a railway worker with a 2×4 wooden board before running off into the woods.…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/27/2026: “I want to believe.” I say that quote a lot, but the thing is that I do believe. Whether these beasties I write about exist today or not is a whole other story, but I believe many of them existed at some point in time…. Though I will say that many…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/26/2026: It wouldn’t be Halloween if I wasn’t watching some Buffy in October, ha ha. This is a repost from a couple of years ago. We’re in Halloween week, and just in case you missed this one the first time around, I decided to reshare it. Happy Halloween, and I hope you…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/25/2026: “One Thing About Living In Santa Carla I Never Could Stomach…All The Damn Vampires.” If you’ve never seen The Lost Boys, I highly recommend watching it. It’s one of the many classic films to come out of the 80’s, and it’s truly a gem that holds up well to this day.…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/23/2026: If you’ve been following me for a while, you might be wondering why it has taken me this long to write about the origins of Halloween, ha ha. The truth is, I never really considered it because I get caught up in all the things imbedded in Halloween celebrations rather than…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/16/2026: Have you ever taken a late evening or late night walk in the dark and get that strange feeling like something is watching you or following you? You turn back to look and see nothing, but you still feel it. Then, BOOM, out of nowhere, an unsettling pale white hairless humanoid…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/09/2026: I haven’t updated my list of books I’ve read since my last post on the subject back in March. I’ve done quite a bit of reading since then. I had also planned on watching 52 movies in 52 weeks, but that isn’t likely to happen… just too busy, but I’ve also…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/02/2026: I know we’re dipping into spooky season, and this creature of Norse mythology doesn’t scream Halloween, but according to the old folktales of the sea, this creature made a lot of people scream… among other things. I will be putting out some more Halloween-ish posts in the coming week’s as long…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 09/25/2026: If I told you that werewolves were hunting the lands of Ossory, a kingdom of early medieval Ireland, would you believe it? Folktales of these fabled creatures have been spread across Irish, English, and Norse sources for hundreds of years, but where is the proof? Spoiler Alert: there is none. In…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 09/11/2026: For nearly sixty years, Lake Worth, Texas has had a little bit of a monster problem. Is it a man, is it a goat, is it a goat man like the oddly named Popelick Monster of Louisville, Kentucky? I’m sure many of you are familiar with the hit song “Summer of…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/27/2026: Are you ready for a little Caribbean folklore? This week’s little creepy crawly is the Jumbee. The name sounds almost too friendly to be such a bratty and evil entity, but we roll with whatever name they’re given. This could be a fun future article or podcast episode (whenever I get…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/21/2026: “Kids, don’t stray too close to the water, else Ole Jenny Greenteeth’ll getcha!” Most folktales involving the creepy cryptids were devices from the old days to keep kids out of trouble. Jenny Greenteeth is no different. Wicked Jenny, her alias, sounds more metal to me, but Greenteeth has that old folklore…
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My top ten travel destinations in no specific order are: Norway Denmark Finland Sweden Sicily Italy Japan Tatooine Ireland Alaska Obviously I stuck a Star Wars location in there just to be funny. There a lot of places I’d like to visit even just here in the United States of America, but if someone gave…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/03/2026: “Small town with a big history.” It seems every haunted story starts with a title like this. More often than not, the “big history” part has more to do with the cryptid or creature of the night than it has to do with any type of prosperity in the town. Mineral…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 07/19/2026: Ever wonder why national parks and reservations close at night fall? Sure, there are valid reasons, but could it also be for safety issues… like keeping folks safe from the things lurking in the woods at night? A wolfman, or werewolf, perhaps? Or is this just my paranormal/supernatural brain getting the…
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Jon Solo Sebastian July 13, 2025 Daily writing prompt What do you listen to while you work? View all responses Popping in to work on a new piece, but this popped up in my notifications, so I’ll give this a repost!! Hope all is well with you all. I’m working a lot, and when I’m…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 06/26/2026: Hello there!! This week is a repost from a few years ago. This month has been INSANELY busy for me, and I haven’t had any time to do the things I love and enjoy. Just in case you were wondering why I haven’t posted anything the last couple of weeks, that…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 06/14/2026: The Waheela—is it just a very large wolf, or a creature with supernatural characteristics? Stemming from Dene and Inuit folklore in the northern parts of the United states and Canada, the Waheela is a mysterious and terrifying cryptid that is said to haunt and hunt hunters near the Nahanni Valley. The…
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Jon Solo Sebastian: I’ve never done a reblog on my site before, so forgive me if it doesn’t work properly, lol. WordPress notified me that I posted this last year and asked if I wanted to reblog, so here we are! I do remember having a good time writing about the Barghest, so I’m sure…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 06/07/2026: I hope this post finds you all doing well! I am still a little short on extra time, so my latest cryptids/monster’s of the week are delayed. I have a couple of them started, but I don’t want to rush them… what’s the fun in rushing something you enjoy, right? I’ve…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 05/29/2026: The Baobhan Sith, pronounced Baa’van see, are Scottish Banshees that sound a lot like vampires, but shapeshift into wolves. I’d be lying if I wasn’t drawn to the name of this particular banshee. The word “Sith” is in there, and even though it isn’t pronounced as it’s spelled, it still pulled…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 05/24/2026: I’ve already written a little about this film, but it was the first thing to pop in my head here. It’s a Star Wars movie… Solo: A Star Wars Story. First of all, I am not a fan of the title for this movie. In fact, most of the shows and…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 05/15/2026: Hello friends! If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I have had a comic book in the works for quite some time. Well, last Saturday, we officially released the book, and held a book signing/release event at a local gaming shop called Recess Games! The event was…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 05/04/2026: It has been a while since I’ve written anything about Star Wars. That has a lot to do with me being very burned out on all things in that galaxy far, far away for a while. I suppose that can happen when you obsess over something from childhood into adulthood so…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 05/01/2026: The red dwarf of Detroit, Michigan known as the Nain Rouge has been haunting the city ever since the 1700’s. The Nain Rouge haunts the town in a way of bringing misfortune to the town. They say he curses the people sort of like that guy Danhausen does on the wrestling…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 04/24/2026: When I first heard of the beast of Bray Road, I thought it had to be an episode title for Buffy the Vampire Slayer or the X-Files involving a werewolf. I’ll take partial points because numerous reported sightings refer to it as a werewolf. The folklore dates back to 1936 where…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 04/17/2026: Howdy all! Here’s an older post that you may have missed when I published it a couple years ago. Between work, and writing a new story, I haven’t had the free time I usually do to put out a new “monster of the week.” I will have something new for next…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 04/12/2026: Imagine taking a late night walk in your neighborhood, or a nearby park. The moon is out, the air is the perfect blend of late summer to early fall with a warm but crisp feeling. You have one of your favorite audio books or podcasts playing in your ear buds as…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 03/27/2026: The Hunted: Superstitions Don’t Stay Buried in Brighton Falls Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that my graphic novel with the above title is now finished, and we are really close to announcing the release date. This has been a very long time waiting, but like that old saying goes, “good…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 03/20/2026: “I want to believe.” I say that quote a lot, but the thing is that I do believe. Whether these beasties I write about exist today or not is a whole other story, but I believe many of them existed at some point in time…. Though I will say that many…
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Oooooh this is a fun one!! So, what movies or TV series have I watched more than 5 times? There are a LOT of movies, but I’ll keep the list short. I suppose I’ll start with TV series and go from there. TV Series that I’ve watched more than five times: How I Met Your…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 03/10/2026: Hi! If you’ve read some of my recent posts in 2026, you’ll know that I had started a new thing this year where I’ll be reading 26 books in 2026, and watching 52 movies in 52 weeks. I think I’m mostly on track for this, but I haven’t watched any movies…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 03/06/2026: Hi everyone! I’ve been super duper busy this past month, but I have a couple new ones started… just not ready to publish, so this week is a republish of one of my personal favorites— Van Helsing!! Thank you for always taking time out of your day to read my fun…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 02/22/2026: Have you ever walked or ridden by a streetlight and see it suddenly turn off or on? Have you ever had this happen multiple times in one evening, or every time you’re out for a walk or bike ride? Some might think this is just a coincidence, but others feel there…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 02/13/2026: Happy Friday The 13th!! I apologize for not posting last week, but between training for a new job, working, and getting my comic book ready for publishing, I’ve been rather busy. Yes, you read that correctly—- My comic book titled: The Hunted will be releasing very soon! Here is a sneak…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 01/30/2026: Howdy! Hope you are all finding peace in your lives today. If you’ve been following me, or are subscribed, you’ll know that I started a new thing for myself this year. I’ve felt like I haven’t made enough time to watch movies or read as many books as I would like…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 01/23/2026: Hello there!! So before we get into this one, I just wanted to do a quick update on things over here. I’m currently neck deep in a creative project, and it is taking up the majority of my free time… which is a very good thing. I’ll be sharing what this…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 01/14/2026: Week Two: Dark City I’m slightly late to the party with my second movie, but I watched it this past Sunday (the 11th). This is a film I haven’t seen since it released in 1998, so it felt like a brand new movie for me. I saw this film was coming…
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Book Number One: Jon Solo Sebastian 01/06/2026: Well, if you know me or have been following me, you might have guessed this would be my first book for 2026. I have to confess, I started this reading this book right before the end of 2025, but the bulk of it has been read in 2026.…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 01/05/2026: Hello there! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I had mentioned in my last post that I would be watching 52 movies in 52 weeks, along with reading 26 books for 2026. I won’t be doing any reviews or anything like that, but just sharing my adventure and a few…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 01/02/2026: Hello everyone!! I hope this note finds you all feeling good, healthy, and happy. The holiday season can be hectic, but it can also be absolutely lovely. Things went well on my end, and I saw a lot of smiles, so that makes me happy. Next week, I will get back…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 12/19/2025: A long time ago in Finland, Santa wasn’t known as Santa or the Joulupukki. He was more like a creature from ancient folklore who was a rather frightening sight to see. The Nuuttipukki, or Christmas Goat, was a goat-like creature with a face like a horror movie mask with horns on…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 12/12/2025: In case anyone missed this from last year, I’ve decided to repost it just in time for the holiday season! I promise I have a few new ones coming next week and the following week! Hope you all are doing well, in good health, and staying warm—if you’re in the cold…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 12/05/2025: Howdy everyone! I’ve decided to once again republish my very first piece I posted on here. Welcome to Krampus and Krampusnacht!! Who is Krampus? He’s the counterpart to Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus, or Sinterklaas). While St. Nicholas is the bringer of joy and gifts to all good children, Krampus is the…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 11/21/2025: This one is a little behind schedule. I wanted to do this in October, so it would go along with all of my other Halloween-themed blogs for the month, but time was not on my side. Okay, I’m about to sidetrack before I even get started, but “Time is on My…
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“People once believed that when someone dies, a crow carries their soul to the land of the dead. But sometimes, something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with it and the soul can’t rest. Then sometimes, just sometimes the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right.” Jon…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/23/2025: Today, as I continue my Vampire Week, I’d be hard pressed not to include one of the most bad ass vampire hunters—who just so happens to be half vampire himself: Blade. Eric Brooks, more properly known as Blade from the movies and comic books, and often called the Daywalker, by his…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 10/22/2025: “One Thing About Living In Santa Carla I Never Could Stomach…All The Damn Vampires.” If you’ve never seen The Lost Boys, I highly recommend watching it. It’s one of the many classic films to come out of the 80’s, and it’s truly a gem that holds up well to this day.…
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The first thing that comes to mind is the first time I grilled a steak. I can’t remember exactly how old I was, but maybe my late teens. I had already learned how to cook and all that, but I hadn’t attempted grilling. So my dad bought us a couple of steaks and wanted to…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 09/06/2024: In the time since I’ve started writing these pieces, I’ve come to find Greek mythology far more fascinating than I’d ever expected to. Norse mythology is my thing for sure, but all of the similarities between the myths, and some of the characters of Greek mythology are worth learning about. Today’s…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/30/2024: Coming down the aisle, weighing two hundred fifty pounds, from Ancient Greek mythology, Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, and fantasy films such as Legend, I present to you the reigning, defending, champion of the Knossos Labyrinth —Minotaur! You’re in the center of the wrestling ring at the biggest event in…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/23/2024: It’s the year 1952 and we’re in Flatwoods, West Virginia. America is in a state of anxiety due to atomic bombs no longer being the sadistic dreams of mad scientists, but a reality of fear for all of humanity. We’re in Cold War America where conspiracies, spooky sightings/stories, and aliens from…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/16/2024: Have you ever heard of the Chimera? I’m not talking about the band (spelled differently) from my hometown of Cleveland, or a popular starship from Star Wars (also spelled differently), but I am talking about the creepy she-goat monster from Greek mythology that breathes fire. The chimera is more than just…
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What are my top ten favorite movies? I have a solid top 5, but even one or two of those might change from time to time, so here are my top ten favorite movies right now. I’ve been planning on reviewing some of my favorite movies in some upcoming blogs, so I won’t be going…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/09/2024: If you’ve ever seen the movie titled Dazed and Confused, you might think of the character, Wooderson, played by Matthew McConaughey as being the Grassman. At least that’s the first thing that came to mind when a friend suggested I write about it. No, Grassman isn’t out there throwing keg parties…
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I can only answer this by referring to momentary peace. There are a few things, but the main ones would be, starting with this, holding my wife in my arms. The entire world stops, and it’s just us. It instantly clears my mind. Another thing would be petting my cat, Tonks. Nothing more peaceful than…
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Jon Solo Sebastian 08/02/2024: One late evening, two friends on a camping trip sit in front of a bonfire trying to stay warm as they sip on their spiked coffee. Fred: “Have you heard the tale about Kate Blood?” Daphne: “Kate… Blood?” The crackling of the flames in the poorly constructed bonfire isn’t loud enough…
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Music and Entertainment Provide a Galaxy of Inspiration You just have to close your eyes and open your mind Jon Solo Sebastian 07/27/2024: I need music. I grew up with music in one way or another. I briefly played guitar and bass, and I sang in a few metal bands with some unbelievably talented musicians.…
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