What is it that makes a child believe? Children love to play pretend, because they are believers. They believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, happily ever afters, the monster under the bed, and the boogeyman.

In this episode, we're exploring the origins of some of the most enduring stories and monsters of our time including:

Fairy tales

Childhood fears

Slashers

Stephen King

Creepypasta

Episode artwork by Sunny Balliette. Follow her work on Instagram at @arrows.in.eros.