The Paranormal Digest for Dec 13, 2025

Thunderbirds, sewer alligator, and more!!

It’s once again my favorite time of the week, as I get to write about some of the creepy things that exist out there in the world. Of course, there are some who will scoff and suggest that ghosts and such are not real, but we can ignore all that negativity and revel in the paranormal and the things that defy explanation. I have some cool stuff for you guys this week, so let’s get right to it.

Haunted Location - Savannah Historic District

Given that I live in Georgia, Savannah is a place that is of genuine interest to me. Every time I go there, I always end up with an idea for a story, one of which turned into a novella called, Slave to Blood. The Historic District sits down by the water, and it feels as though the cobbled streets have a million stories to tell. I often think about the blood that has seeped into the stone and the cracks in between. If you have never been, you really must try and visit. There is a vibe in this place that is unlike anything I have ever felt before, and it’s not always pleasant.

Urban Legend - NYC Sewer Alligators

This urban legend dates back to the 1930s and is somewhat based in fact, as there have been verified reports of alligators in the sewer system. One case in particular happened in 1932, when a group of boys in East Harlem found and killed an alligator after it snapped at them. Since then, though, the story has taken on a life of its own, with tales of albino alligators prowling Manhattan sewers in search of easy prey. There is a lot going on below the city streets in NYC, but do you think that alligators are part of it?

Creepy Cryptid - The Thunderbird

In Native American lore, the Thunderbird is a massive, winged creature that rules the upper world and is in control of lightning. The flap of its mighty wings creates thunder, while flashes from the eyes and beak are what delivers bolts of lightning. Different tribes in specific locations have their own attachments and meanings to the Thunderbird, making this one a pretty interesting deep dive for those of you who want to know more.

Video of the Week - Depths of Despair

Last week, I posted a channel that puts together creepy clips, which seemed to go over really well with you guys. I figured I would do more of the same this week, so let’s take a closer look at the Depths of Despair channel. I discovered them through Caspersight, a channel that reacts to these types of videos, and the DoD stuff is always really cool.

Horror Book of the Week - A Cold Night for Alligators by Viggy Parr Hampton

When trying to find a book to highlight, I always try to look for something that is somehow connected to the other pieces discussed within the digest. I think I have stumbled on the perfect one for this week. A Cold Night for Alligators by Viggy Parr Hampton is set in Savannah. We have an abandoned theme park, urban explorers, the CDC, a viral outbreak, and touches of the paranormal. I think this one is going in my shopping cart.

Random Weirdness - This Man

Not to be confused with the Hat Man, who is often seen in cases of sleep paralysis, This Man also comes in dreams. While he is not seen as being threatening, there are entire websites devoted to people who have seen This Man in their dreams. This is another one that is very much worth a deeper dive, especially if he looks in any way familiar to you.

That’s it for this week. I hope you discovered something new to look into further, and I also hope I see you again next weekend for another round of The Paranormal Digest.