by J.M. Plumbley | Sep 22, 2021 | Monster Meet
“Men vanish in that country…and down the river they say it’s a damned good country to keep clear of.”-Advice to Nahanni Valley prospector Yes, it is true! I, too, have seen the Mr. Ballen video about the mysterious and frightening expanse of the Nahanni Valley,...
by J.M. Plumbley | Jun 20, 2021 | Monster Meet
I had the privilege, for much of my high school education, to go to boarding school. For a kid who prized independence and adventure, it was a dream. Boarding schools are weird places. Living away from the safety of your familiar routine—and being effectively locked...
by J.M. Plumbley | Mar 28, 2021 | Monster Meet
Do you like being trapped in a small space? How about in a small space in an unfriendly dimension? If so, this month’s post is for you! I’ve decided to try something experimental to teach you about the wonders of the Elevator Game–a try-at-your-own-risk,...
by J.M. Plumbley | Feb 27, 2021 | Monster Meet
In the very first post on this blog, now 6 (!) years ago, I mentioned my strange encounter with a security guard deep in the Portland subway system. It was that encounter that helped to encourage me to write this blog in the first place. Subways have always been...
by J.M. Plumbley | Dec 29, 2020 | Monster Meet
Adios, 2020! This year sure has sucked. Speaking of sucking, it’s time to pay another visit to a monster we know and love: the venerable vampire. I do try to cover lesser-known monsters on this blog, but seriously, variations of the vampire are everywhere (see...
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