As the full moon approaches, we look forward to the intense beauty of the lunar orb. But also lurking are deadly beasts and grotesque monsters, normal skulling in the shadows, but they can still bring murder in the pale moonlight.

First, irrational fears hold you tight

Followed by a cryptid waiting in the woods 

Then, a brush with evil

Finally in our featured story, running isn’t always the answer 

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