Read 22 chilling stories, written by two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
A pastor's afternoon hike takes a horrifying turn when a creature follows him home and terrorizes his family. A woman's routine drive becomes a heart-pounding encounter when a Sasquatch chases a deer into the path of her car. A child's innocent night games go from sporty to sinister when a Wendigo stalks him from the shadows. The Pacific Northwest's history includes several unimaginable encounters with legendary creatures. This collection of ""ghost stories"" presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of monsters in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Authors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writers spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.
Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 22 terrifying tales. They're based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Pacific Northwest is the setting for some of the most unnerving monster tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Share them with friends around a campfire or try them alone at home-if you dare.
By:
Jessica Freeburg,
Natalie Fowler
Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781647554729
ISBN 10: 1647554721
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 19 November 2025
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgments Preface Creatures of the Land and Sky Bigfoot of the Cascades (Cascade Mountains, OR) Colville Sasquatch (Colville, WA) Ape Canyon Bigfoot (Mount St. Helens, WA) Idaho Bigfoot (Potlatch, ID) Batsquatch (Buckley, WA) The Gumberoo (Kingston, WA) Flix, the Conser Lake Monster (Millersburg, OR) Dogman (Twin Falls, ID) Wendigo (Ashton, ID) The Basket Ogress (Seattle, WA) The Wampus (Clark Fork, ID) Baxbakwalanuxsiwae (Port Angeles, WA) Creatures of the Water Lake Chelan Dragon (Chelan, WA) Colossal Claude (Clatsop County, OR) Devil’s Lake Monster (Lincoln City, OR) Swan Valley Monster (Swan Valley, ID) Caddy (Oak Harbor, WA) Paddler (Bayview, ID) “Slimy Slim” Sharlie (McCall, ID) The Giant Octopus (Tacoma, WA) The Sea Monster of Wallowa Lake (Joseph, OR) Amhuluk (Forked Mountain, OR) Bibliography About the Authors
Jessica Freeburg is an author, history nerd, and researcher of the unexplained. She has written graphic novels, paranormal fiction, and nonfiction focused on creepy legends and dark moments from history. As the founder of Ghost Stories Ink, Jessica has performed paranormal investigations at reportedly haunted locations across the US. She has appeared in documentaries and shows on such networks as the Travel Channel and Amazon Prime and can often be heard cohosting the popular podcast Darkness Radio. Natalie Fowler is an award-winning author and ghostwriter. Her published works include nonfiction books on poignant-though sometimes dark-historical events and haunting legends. She is the researcher and historian for Ghost Stories Ink and has led paranormal investigations at some of the most notoriously haunted locations in the country. Inspired by the concept of spirit rescue, she cofounded a paranormal group Paranormal Services Cooperative and has published accounts of her work as a medium in this field.
