A new fiction anthology exploring the mysterious, disturbing, & terrifying world of cryptozoology with tales by 14 mesmerizing authors.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
It's the final hours...
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 11:49:22 PM
THE END DRAWS NIGH...
And our summoning of this new anthology has grown past all of our expectations!
We are humbled and thrilled by all the support shown for this project, and we welcome all of you who have joined our circle since our last update into the fold!
As for us, we have been so busy wrangling all these beasts we've brought forth from the darkness that it's been difficult to get away long enough to come give updates!! But I've managed to duck away just now and wanted to give all of our fellow Summoners a RESOUNDING THANK YOU!!!!
We could not have manifested so much amazingness without YOUR help!
ALL THE GOODS UNLOCKED!!!
With your support, we've managed to bring forth a whole slew of extra FREE bonuses for all of our backers:
A digital wallpaper bundle of the book cover + your choice of TWO of our AI-art creatures!
A bonus short story added to the anthology, written by none other than Russell Nohelty, USA Today bestselling author!
An audio commentary collection from the publisher and select authors to go along with their stories in the anthology, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at each story!
A custom sticker designed by one of the participating authors for all physical backers, and an extra FREE ebook for both digital and physical backers!
The Cryptid Hunter's Creature Files: A full-color downloadable PDF for ALL backers featuring sketches of all 18 creatures, information and lore about them and links to further resources!
Your choice of TWO creature art prints by our real human artist, sent as postcards for physical backers and digital downloads for digital backers!
PLUS stickers and bookmarks for physical book backers (unless you get the Bare Bones hardback, which explicitly does NOT come with the extra goodies, but that's up to you!)...
AND of course we have all the weekly backer bonus books on TOP of all that, so depending on when you backed the project, you'll be getting some extra free books, too!
MORE GREAT STUFF IN THE ADD-ON MENU!!!
We'vealso recently added a few new offerings to the add-on menu, so if you backed earlier in the campaign, you might take a gander to see if there's anything extra you'd like on top of your original pledge + all your bonuses! (Though you'll also have a chance to browse the add-ons with your post-campaign survey!)
Ouravailable add-ons include:
The FULL digital wallpaper bundle - get ALL the creatures to grace your digital devices, instead of just the 2 offered as stretch goal freebies!
The FULL creature art print bundle - get ALL the creature art prints if you can't pick just two, available as a physical or digital pack.
Your choice of 5 extra creature art prints - if you maybe don't want all 18 creature prints, but WOULD like more than just your 2 freebies from making the stretch goal, then this add-on is for you! You'll get to pick out 5 more creature arts, either as physical cards or a digital download!
The Party Crasher's Guide to Halloween - a full-color downloadable pdf! This add-on is ideal for those Halloween-loving backers who chose any tier that didn't include this goodie, such as the Bare Bones Hardback tier, but who would still like a fun, quirky collectible to liven up their All Hallows Eve celebrations!
Various other chilling tales from our participating authors! - our authors are old hats at turning a phrase and making your heart jump... so we'll have a collection of some of their other darker books available in the add-on section as well. Take a look, read the blurbs, and pick your poison!
AND MORE!!!!!
Be sure to browse the add-on selection once you make your pledge, and we'll certainly have even MORE extra items available too when we send out our post-campaign surveys, so keep those eyes PEELED....
And if you're still in the market for yet MORE magic and mayhem...
Here are two more GREAT campaigns running right now we think you'll also LOVE!!!
Journey to 'Ikuā - An all ages hardcover fantasy adventure!
A 32-page bi-lingual picture book full of the magic, mythology, and mystery of the Pacific Islands written by the real life Moana...
Oh my... oh dear... those beasties are getting hungry... I'd better run again to get them taken care of, they can be quite cranky when they get hungry...
Only a few hours left now, my dear Summoners, and our labors will be complete!
Stay strong, hold fast, it shall all be over soon, and let's finish STRONG!!!!
We'll see you on the Other Side...
-- Jeni
SO CLOSE TO OUR NEXT STRETCH GOAL!!!
over 3 years ago
– Fri, Oct 07, 2022 at 07:42:21 PM
Greetings, friends!
I have ventured back from a peek beyond the Veil and I am here to tell you... we are SO VERY CLOSE to unlocking our next BIG stretch goal!!!
We already have our human artist hard at work on those creature sketches so the entire army of 17 monsters, myths, and legends will be ready and waiting for you to select which two you would like to take home with you--whether that's as a physical 5x7 postcard or a digital download!!! ^_^
I wanted to take this time to introduce you to our artist... James Johnson! Better known as Wilkolence!
And here is a little sneak peek of a few of the drawings he's done for us so far!!! These are not QUITE the final versions as he'll do a polish on all of them once he gets them knocked out, but this gives you a good idea of what will soon be available!
Whoooo!!!! We LOVE them so far and can't wait to see what other horrors he brings to life in the near future!!!
There are also MORE weekly bonus backer perks this week... all of you who have already backed this project will automatically be eligible to receive these bonuses, along with any others we release next week, too!
Headed your way if you've already backed or if you back by Saturday night!
Easton and Candace Reynolds have been separated from their makeshift family. They have no food, no transportation— and have become targets for more than just zombies. A dangerous group of survivors are hunting the siblings, and they’re looking to kill them before the elements or starvation does.
To survive, Easton and Candace have to make some tough decisions. Is sacrificing their humanity worth their lives? Can they outlast the zombies and predators? Or is there truly no escape for the Reynolds kids?
Will they be forced to live out the end-of-the-world, ALONE?
Charlie McCallum, a cop transplanted to a small town in SW Wisconsin, sees what he thinks might be a private plane crash while walking his dog late one frigid February night. As a first responder, he goes to investigate - and gets far more than he bargained for.
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My oh my those certainly sound like some EPIC reads!!! And we will have yet more on offer for you next week! We are so very happy with how this summoning has gone thus far, and we are overjoyed to have all of you along with us on this journey!
One more week to go, my friends... LET'S SMASH THROUGH OUR NEXT GOAL!!!!
In the meantime, we've found a few more fantastically witchy campaigns we thought you might also love! Our anthology will feature a short story about Baba Yaga, the infamous witch... but if you are a particularly devout fan of the Slavic folklore, or just want to know more about this dynamic witch, look no further than this campaign right here, which is entirely dedicated to Baba Yaga!
You thought the Wicked Witch of the West was evil, but have youmet the Wicked Witch of Eastern Europe?
Do you enjoy fairy-tale characters who are dark, complex, and ambiguous?
Are you fascinated by the Slavic culture and want to consume everything you can about it?
Have you ever wondered if, perhaps, Baba Yaga was or is real?
If you've said yes, then A Study of Baba Yaga is the perfect book to bring out your inner witch.
Or if you're more a cozy mystery fan and want something a little less possibly terrifying... you might like this one....
Geeks & Things Cozy Mystery LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER!
Smart women and small town charm abound in this complete series collection of five clean cozy mysteries with one quirky amateur sleuth....
Do you enjoy clean cozymysteries?
Are smart amateur sleuths your jam?
Do you adore small-town charmwith a comicand gaming culture flare?
Then you'll love my Geeks and Things cozy mystery series.
Small-town life brings big-city problems...
Kalina Greystone’s return home to Ellesworth, MA to take over the family's comic book shop brings back old friends and even older secrets. From the suspicious death of her great aunt to an old friend framed for murder, Kalina can't help digging into mysteries that her business-minded brain has no business touching. And when those in her community come under attack, Kalina will fight to find the truth, no matter the cost...
And with that, we must get back to our summoning circle... these creatures won't manifest themselves!
We hope you have a frightfully delightful weekend ahead, and thank you again for joining us on this adventure!
-- Jeni
We've blown past another stretch goal! (And announcing THE NEXT...)
over 3 years ago
– Mon, Oct 03, 2022 at 09:01:42 PM
Thanks to all of our AMAZING backers, we've now unlocked yet ANOTHER very cool stretch goal that will be available to ALL backers, physical and digital alike!
Yes, if you've already backed this project, you'll now be receiving a full-color pdf of the Cryptid Hunter's Creature Files, which will include information about each creature featured in our anthology, a sketch of each creature, pieces of their lore, and links to learn more about them!
PLUS all the other cool things we've unlocked through all of our stretch goals so far, of course!
If you haven't joined in on our madness yet, you have 11 days remaining to do so!
Don't be left out in the cold... where the terrors of the night might catch up to you...
Join our summoning circle and help us create yet more deliciously devilish rewards!!!!
Our next stretch goal is.... ART PRINTS!
Once we hit $10,000 raised, ALL backers will be able to choose TWO of their favorite cryptid creatures (out of the 18 featured in the anthology) to get art prints of! Physical backers will receive two 5x7 art postcards, and digital backers will receive digital downloads of those postcards!
So if you're still on the fence, NOW is the time to join hands with us!
And if you've already supported this campaign, thank you thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!! We SO appreciate you, and none of this would be possible without YOUR help! So tell your friends and family, your annoying co-workers, your nice neighbor... let's get to $10k and get you those art prints!
And if you need more witchy things in your life...
I have just the thing for you! It turns out many other authors are big fans of spooky season too! Here are two other #Witchtober campaigns we think you'll love just as much as we do, so check 'em out if you haven't yet!
Thornwood Fae Omnibus: A Gothic Fantasy Romance Hardcover
A complete series in a single edition! A bewitching tale filled with ghosts, fae, mystery, and slow burn romance....
Want to escape through a magic faery portal?
Does plant magic intrigue you?
Craving abewitching fallread with ghosts, fae, and fog-shrouded manors?
The FEYLAND Trilogy 10th Anniversary Special Hardcovers
What if a high-tech game opened a gateway to the treacherous Faerie Realm? Discover the USA Today bestselling fantasy series today!
A rich-girl gamer. A troubled loner from the wrong side of the tracks. An immersive game that crosses the line between virtual reality into a land of dangerous magic...
Welcome to Feyland, the USA Today bestselling series that blends elements of high-tech VR gaming with ancient folklore and magic. Love reading the faerie tales of Holly Black and Charles de Lint? Live for playing MMOs? Fantasy fans and gamers alike will find plenty to love in Feyland!
If this sounds like your brand of Mountain Dew and Doritos (... I jest, I jest, I'm a gamer too! ;) ), then look no further than this link right here (or click that beautiful picture above!): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fiddleheadpress/feyland
And now, my friends, I fear it is time for me to depart for the day, as the dark woods are calling...
But we shall return at a later date with more glorious news!!!
Have a fantastic evening, all!
-- Jeni
🤯 We've blown through ANOTHER stretch goal? 🤯
over 3 years ago
– Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 08:13:23 AM
You've done it again, and we're humbled and thrilled!
Our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our backers!
Our authors are beyond thrilled that you're so excited for our anthology. It means a lot to know that horror fans and readers still support and love projects like this. We've put (and are still putting) a massive amount of work into making this anthology something you LOVE, you're proud to share with friends, and a tome that you treasure for years to come.
🤩 New Time-Sensitive Stretch Goal 🤩
One of our authors is so jazzed that she's throwing in a new stretch goal, and this one is extra cool because she's also an illustrator! She's already created custom art for Baba Yaga stickers, but if we can hit $4,500 by Tuesday night (11:59 PM EDT), she's going to create a custom Wendigo sticker to go out to all physical backers. She's even adding in her ebook Rejects for ALL backers at every tier! 😱
We appreciate all who are willing to share that they backed our campaign, and all those who are willing to talk about it to their friends and fellow horror fans.
Thank you so much for your support!
Are you excited to party with the authors?
And for those who backed for the hardcover tier or higher, we can't wait to party with you for Halloween! Several of us will be dressed up and ready to have fun! 🥳
In the meantime, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What are you most excited to receive or read?
Stretch Goal #2 Reached! #3 is unlocked and it's...
over 3 years ago
– Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 05:07:44 AM
🎉 With your support, we've summoned the Legendary Black Dog! 🎉
Russell Nohelty, an experienced summoner in horror, fantasy, and comics, has joined our circle to call the Black Dog to join us, and it's now officially part of our incredible anthology! 🐺
But wait... there's more! Our Next Stretch Goal is...
At $4k funded, we'll unlock a collection of select behind-the-scenes audio commentaries from the publisher and some of our authors to go along with their stories! This means you'll get a peek behind the curtain to learn all the secrets of our summoners' inspirations, where their stories came from, their writing processes, any hidden Easter eggs throughout their tales, and maybe even hear about their own fears!
We are LESS THAN $300 away from this goal already, so I'm sure we can get there! And when we do, this digital audio collection will be sent out to ALL backers!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your support in this endeavor so far... keep telling your fellow horror/creature/legends/cryptid-loving friends all about this campaign if you haven't already, and let's unlock that next reward!
