Encyclopedia of Scary Things Enter if you dare into a world of monstrous, mythical, and magical creatures. The Encyclopedia of Scary Things is the ultimate illustrated guide to everything that sends shivers down your spine. Venture into the forest to hear the cry of the Werewolf during a full moon. Pass by the murky swamp where the Grindylow with its long, slimy fingers lie... more »s in wait to drag you beneath the water. Look up to the skies to glimpse the reptilian winged Wyvern, scanning the ground for prey. Follow the twisting path up the mountain, where trolls roam and dragons lurk in their spooky caves, past the misty graveyard, until you reach the castle where vampires and gargoyles dwell. Climb the crumbling staircaseuntil you reach the top and can view the distant ocean where lies the island guarded by the metal giant, Talos. Follow in the wake of the ghost ship over the sea to visit the dry desert where the fearsome Basilisk hunts and Egyptian mummy lies waiting to rise from the dead.« less