Spooky Hollow Storytellers

06/24/2026

Bertram has returned with another joke.

Whether anyone asked for it is another matter entirely.

Hello, little birds!

06/19/2026

Reports of the Nandi Bear have circulated throughout East Africa for generations.

Witnesses describe a powerful predator with immense strength, glowing eyes, and a reputation for attacking livestock—and sometimes worse.

Whether it’s folklore, misidentification, or a genuine mystery, the legend continues to endure.

What do you think the Nandi Bear really was?

MonsterLore

06/16/2026

Oi! Bertram’s got a question.

How can you tell if a skeleton is genuine?

He’s got an answer, and it’s every bit as terrible as you’d expect.

Och!

06/12/2026

Most frogs are content to sit on lily pads.

The Loveland Frogman allegedly stood on two legs, wandered the banks of the Little Miami River, and may have even carried a magic wand.

Ohio folklore gets weird.

06/09/2026

Bertram has opinions about dating.

Whether anyone should actually listen to those opinions is another matter entirely.

06/06/2026

It's been over a month, and people are STILL talking about the Richmond Renaissance Faire! Huzzah!

Want to see more of our stories! Come see us return in Virago Alley's "Warriors in Bloom," coming in August!

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Richmond Renaissance Faire (Virago Alley)

06/04/2026

If KPop Demon Hunters sent you looking up Korean folklore, meet the dokkaebi.

Not quite goblins. Not quite ghosts. Definitely trouble.

Today’s Curious Creature explores one of Korea’s most famous supernatural tricksters.

06/02/2026

Bertram tried to enjoy a nice dinner, but some meals are harder to digest than others.

06/01/2026

Some people find stories in books. Others find them in movies. We think every story is worth telling.

From folklore and legends to ghost stories and strange history, there are countless ways to discover the tales that connect us.

How do you find your favorite stories?

05/29/2026

The ocean is scary enough already.

Norse mythology decided it needed a snake big enough to wrap around the world. 🐍🌊

Meet Jörmungandr, the World Serpent.