Spooked Creature Feature
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley Spycalla shares her spine-tingling memories from her childhood on the Caribbean island of Grenada, where she learned to be home before dark due to terrifying tales. She recounts a chilling encounter with a man boasting red eyes, whom she believed to be a shapeshifter. Additionally, the podcast delves into eerie legends surrounding shapeshifters and other supernatural beings, revealing the unsettling cultural responses to darkness and danger. Shirley now resides in Montserrat, ever watchful for these mysterious creatures.
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Shirley and the Shapeshifter Encounter
- Shirley shares her childhood fear of a red-eyed man, believed to be a shapeshifter, who later attacked her nanny.
- The nanny bore bite marks and fled Grenada for safety, confirming local legends of bloodsucking shapeshifters.
Block Shapeshifters with Grains
- Pour a line of salt, sand, or rice across door sills and windows to block shapeshifters.
- This forces them to count each grain, delaying them until daylight, which causes their death.
Supernatural Is Still Natural
- Supernatural creatures are often seen as beyond nature but are also part of natural order.
- They obey natural laws and basic precautions, like keeping lights on, can protect us.