Category Archives: Bestiary

Mythological creatures from legend and folklore, from ancient times to modern cryptozoology.

Urban Legend

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Shanon Sinn

The Vanishing Hitchhiker by Jan Harold Brunvand defines an Urban Legend as a “realistic story concerning recent events (or alleged events) with an ironic or supernatural twist.” The teller of the story believes the legend is true, and that the events … Continue reading →

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The Ghost Story Guys Interview: The Haunting of Vancouver Island, with Shanon Sinn

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

Hey Everyone, The Ghost Story Guys uploaded their interview featuring me today! Here are the links if you want to check it out.

Posted in Bestiary, First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged Campbell River, creepypasta, ghost story, Haunted, Haunting, Keeha Beach, Port Alberni, Sasquatch, The Ghost Story Guys Podcast, The Haunting of Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, Victoria | Leave a comment

The Pod Couple Interview: The Haunting of Vancouver Island

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Shanon Sinn

Hey everyone, This week I was interviewed by The Pod Couple and indie videographer Jeff Carpenter about my new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island. The episode was made available today. If you’re interested in listening you can click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bestiary, First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries, Xtra: News and Reviews | Tagged Ghost, Haunted, Kanaka Pete, Newcastle Island, Sasquatch, Sea Serpent, Shanon Sinn, The Haunting of Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island | Leave a comment

Haunted Locations on Vancouver Island

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Shanon Sinn

My new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island is now available. Many of these stories are told in full, complete with images.

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Haunted Locations of Victoria, Vancouver Island

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Shanon Sinn

My new book The Haunting of Vancouver Island is now available. Many of these stories are told in full, complete with images. The following is a list of haunted locations in the Greater Victoria Area. There is a separate post for the … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Biologist Dr. John Bindernagel on the existence of Sasquatch

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

According to wildlife biologist Dr. John Bindernagel, a process of discovery has been occurring throughout North America for well over 150 years. This process of discovery validates the belief that there is an uncategorized great ape living in the wilds … Continue reading →