Says he prefers paper over prophecy
MILTON, VT –
The sleepy town of Milton, Vermont, has been abuzz with a strange new arrival – the legendary Mothman, who has recently opened a quaint bookstore in the heart of the town’s charming downtown area. Eyewitnesses claim to have seen the winged creature fluttering about the shelves, arranging books with his taloned hands.
“I was just walking down Main Street when I saw this massive creature with glowing red eyes and huge wings perusing the shelves of the new bookstore,” said local resident Sarah Jenkins. “At first, I thought I was dreaming, but then I realized it was the Mothman himself!”
The Mothman, a cryptid known for its prophetic abilities and ominous appearances, has apparently traded in its prophetic visions for a love of literature. According to the store’s owner, the Mothman approached him with a proposal to open a bookstore together.
“I was skeptical at first, but the Mothman had a real passion for books,” said store owner Michael Wilkins. “He said he was tired of foretelling doom and gloom and wanted to share his love of reading with the world.”
The bookstore, aptly named “Mothman’s Bibliotheca,” specializes in obscure and esoteric tomes, ranging from ancient grimoires to modern conspiracy theories. The Mothman can often be seen behind the counter, recommending titles to curious customers.
“He’s surprisingly well-read,” said local author and self-proclaimed cryptozoologist, Dr. Abigail Weston. “I had a fascinating conversation with him about the hidden symbolism in Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick.’ Who knew the Mothman was such a literary buff?”
Skeptics, however, remain unconvinced. Some claim that the Mothman’s newfound love of books is merely a ruse to lure unsuspecting victims into its prophetic clutches.
“It’s all a ploy,” warned local conspiracy theorist, Frank Marlow. “The Mothman is using the bookstore as a cover to gather intel on the townspeople. Next thing you know, it’ll be predicting our deaths and leading us down a path of doom and destruction!”
Despite the controversy, the Mothman’s Bibliotheca has quickly become a local hotspot, attracting book lovers and curiosity seekers alike. Some even claim that the Mothman’s presence has imbued the store with a strange, otherworldly energy, making the reading experience all the more captivating.
The characters and events depicted in this story are entirely fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, or to actual events is unintentional and purely coincidental.
