Tag: fiction

• What is a cryptid?

  

  If you’ve ever read a mystery or adventure story that includes a strange, elusive creature, chances are you’ve encountered a cryptid. But what exactly is a cryptid — and why do writers love to include them in their stories? A cryptid is an animal or creature whose existence is suggested by sightings, folklore or anecdotal evidence, but…

  johnmartinauthor

  3 Oct 2025

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  books, fiction, local-history, news, writing