Tag Archives: monsters

Our Cruel Imaginings

Posted on July 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Photo by Geralt “Waiting for the thing you dread is nearly always worse than the thing itself.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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The Waiting is Worse Than the Battle

Posted on July 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Image by Nabila Art The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read it from the start, click here. In search of an elusive Beast, and prodded by a pushy sword, Gina … Continue reading →

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When Heroes Kill Monsters

Posted on April 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

Photo by Akanda Kilicarslan “When heroes kill monsters, they kill something in themselves, as well – and give birth to something new.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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To See the Unseeable

Posted on March 10, 2022 by mitchteemley

Although this is a work of science fiction, one has only to open their eyes to see that there are real monsters in our midst. Marine biology isn’t exactly a magnet for military financing. But the Harcrest Institute’s startling claims … Continue reading →

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I Gave Birth to a Monster!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by mitchteemley

Above Left: Mitch at age 11 (embellishments his) Above Right: Mitch (age withheld) and Son of Mitch at G-Fest (2019) My Real Memoir I got pregnant when I was a kid! And not with human baby, but a monster! To … Continue reading →

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45 Fun Halloween Weekend Movies!

Posted on October 29, 2021 by mitchteemley

Whether you’re a Halloween fan or not, chances are–if you’re like me–you enjoy a good thriller, alien invasion tale, maybe a zombie or vampire flick here and there, and even the occasional iconic monster movie — if it’s clever, thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Monsters in Our Midst!

Posted on November 1, 2019 by mitchteemley

We don’t always see them. Many are microscopic. Or live deep in the ocean. Or under our skin. Or inside of us! But–news flash, people–our world is full of alien beings! As a Halloween follow-up, here’s a sampling of some … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings is (are?) Over!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by mitchteemley

Attention, monsters:  Note for anyone else still wearing a Halloween costume: This reminder applies to vampires, snow queens, princesses, wookies and superheroes, as well as normal humanish persons. Thanks to Aussie artist Emma Kidd for the delightful monster!

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They Just Don’t Make Monsters the Way They Used To

Posted on October 27, 2018 by mitchteemley

When I was a kid, Halloween was a big deal. I loved monsters, and regularly built monster models: The Mummy (with real cloth!), Frankenstein’s monster, King Kong (with real fake fur), the Invisible Man (an empty stand with footprints). I … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 105

Posted on February 28, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Might-be monsters” are nearly always worse than real ones.

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