Something Beneath the Water: The Mystery of Memphré

Lake Memphremagog stretches across the international border between Quebec and Vermont, surrounded by mountains, forests and communities that have lived alongside its waters for generations. It is a beautiful lake, but for more than two centuries, people have reported seeing something unusual moving beneath its surface. The creature has become known as Memphré. Descriptions vary... Continue Reading →

The Tin Foil Hat Emergency

It started because Linda’s Wi-Fi went down. A normal person might have restarted the router, however Linda was not a normal person. At 7:43 on Saturday morning, she marched into the kitchen holding her phone above her head like she was trying to communicate with a satellite. “The government has finally done it,” she announced.... Continue Reading →

A Little Help Next Door

Saturday morning was already hot when Jenna dragged the lawn mower out of the garage. Her grass had reached the point where it was less “lawn” and more “small wildlife habitat,” so she reluctantly accepted that yardwork could no longer be avoided. Halfway through mowing, she glanced at the house next door. Mr. Peterson’s lawn... Continue Reading →

The Ri: The Mermaid Mystery of Papua New Guinea

Far off the northeastern coast of Papua New Guinea lies New Ireland, a long, narrow island surrounded by warm tropical waters. For generations, people living along parts of its coastline told stories about a strange creature that moved through the shallows. It breathed air, surfaced only briefly, and disappeared beneath the water almost as quickly... Continue Reading →

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