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Dan O'Sullivan

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Dan O’Sullivan is a writer in California.
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According to legend, something worse than sorrow dwells in Lake Disappointment.

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The Body Snatchers of Aboriginal Australia's Legends

The fearsome, fanged Ngayurnangalku haunt a dry lake bed in the outback.

By Dan O'Sullivan
Tales of the onryō go back centuries.

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Japan's Onryō Spirits Inhabit a Purgatory of Revenge and Cosmic Rage

Their supernatural historical tales reflect perceived wrongs, royal machinations, and intense jealousies.

By Dan O'Sullivan
La Patasola often targets lone men in the wilderness.

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La Patasola Is the Vengeful Protector of the Andes

And a scary lesson on humility and respect for the natural world.

By Dan O'Sullivan

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