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J.A. Hernandez

Origin of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal

In Nepal, there’s a place called Boudhanath Stupa in a city known for its many temples, rich religious and architectural history, and…

Apr 23

Aerial view of Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, during sunset with prayer flags and surrounding buildings.

Apr 23

J.A. Hernandez

Hungry Ghost Festival

Have you ever heard of the Hungry Ghost Festival?

Apr 9

A fiery blaze consumes paper offerings during the Hungry Ghost Festival, with lit incense sticks and candles in front and a pile of vibrant paper effigies waiting to be offered against an early evening backdrop.

Apr 9

J.A. Hernandez

Leyak of Balinese Folklore

There’s an intriguing and unsettling monster from Balinese folklore called a Leyak. Leyak aren’t the typical type of creatures that inspire…

Apr 3

Statue of a Leyak in Bali, Indonesia, depicted as a mythological creature with a fearsome red and white mask featuring large bulging eyes and a protruding tongue adorned with a long, flowing gray mane. It stands with outstretched claws, wearing traditional Balinese striped garments, set upon a fiery-looking pedestal in a lush garden setting.

Apr 3

J.A. Hernandez

Zmeu of Romanian Folklore

A strange being in Romanian and Slavic folklore defies typical categorization and description: the Zmeu. It comes from Romanian and Slavic…

Mar 26

Photorealistic depiction of a Zmeu, a mythical creature from Romanian folklore, with humanoid form, dragon-like features, large bat-like wings, and a serpent-like tail, standing atop a rocky mountain under stormy skies.

Mar 26

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Cheeroonear of Aboriginal Australian Folklore

Have you ever heard about the Cheeroonear? The name may sound, well, cheery, like something fun to stumble across while out on a morning…

Mar 19

A red dirt road stretches into the horizon of the Nullarbor Plain under a vast sky with scattered clouds.

Mar 19

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The Monk: A Romance by Matthew Gregory Lewis

Imagine writing a novel so controversial that people still talk about it over two hundred years later. Well, have I got a story for you…

Mar 13

Portrait of Matthew Gregory Lewis, a watercolor on ivory by George Lethbridge Saunders, circa 1800, depicting a young man with fair skin and curly dark hair. He wears a black outfit with a white collar and has a thoughtful expression.

Mar 13

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Lemures of Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome is known for a lot of things: colossal achievements in architecture, governance, philosophy, literature, and the pantheon…

Mar 5

A surprised ring-tailed lemur with wide yellow eyes, open mouth, and prominent black and white facial markings set against a blurred natural background.

Mar 5

J.A. Hernandez

Off Beat Cinema

Is there anything in your life that you’ve been doing for a long time? What about something you’ve been doing for thirty years? Not…

Feb 27

Three individuals stand before the illuminated North Park Cinema marquee at night. From left to right: a man with blond hair wearing a light jacket and dark pants, a woman in the middle with shoulder-length hair, donning a black turtleneck and sunglasses, and a man on the right wearing a red hat and glasses. The cinema’s sign is bright with neon lights, announcing ‘Happy 30th Anniversary’ and ‘Hot Coffee Cool Cinema’.

Feb 27

J.A. Hernandez

Little Ghost Laban

I like to dig into other cultures and languages, particularly when it comes to horror, folklore, and storytelling. There’s so much out…

Feb 20

Two animated characters during a nighttime camping scene, one a smiling ghost with a friendly expression seated next to a campfire, the other a cheerful young prince with a crown, seated on a log. The backdrop features a dark forest with tall pine trees under a starry sky.

Feb 20

J.A. Hernandez

Haunchyville of Waukesha County, Wisconsin

You know what place in the world is absolutely loaded with dark legends, freaky tales, unique cryptids, and deadly ghosts?

Feb 13

Wooden welcome sign at a state border featuring the outline of Wisconsin in dark brown against a lighter brown backdrop. Above and below the state outline are the words ‘INDUSTRY,’ ‘RECREATION,’ and ‘AGRICULTURE’ in gold letters, indicating key sectors. The center of the sign has ‘WISCONSIN WELCOMES YOU’ prominently displayed with a smaller ‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’ caption below. The sign is flanked by posts with a rustic appearance, set in a well-maintained garden bed edged with stone under sky.

Feb 13

J.A. Hernandez

J.A. Hernandez

He enjoys horror, playing with cats, and hiding indoors away from the sun. Also, books. So many books — you wouldn’t believe. https://www.jahernandez.com

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