Welcome to the eighth installment of Of Malice and Mirth! Forget the colorful fairy tales—this week, we are diving deep into the dark, murky waters of mermaid mythology and the terrifying secrets hidden beneath the waves.

• The Origin Myth: Whitney takes us back to the very beginning of aquatic folklore with the history of Atargatis, the Syrian goddess known as the world’s first mermaid. Discover how her tragic transformation set the stage for centuries of maritime legends.

• Original Horror Fiction: Mena shares a haunting, original mermaid story that proves some sirens are far from friendly. If you think you know what lurks in the deep, this tale will make you think twice before stepping into the ocean.

• From the Depths of Reddit: we dive into the internet’s scariest corners with two spine-chilling creepypastas.

  • A disturbing account from u/I_go_by_kk (Part 1 of the neighbor trilogy!).

  • A bone-chilling mystery from u/pentyworth223.

Do you have a creepy paranormal encounter or a hilarious "palate cleanser" story to lighten the mood? We want to feature your voice in an upcoming episode!

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