Howl Under the Silver Moonlight

A Creative Writing Piece By Cassie Mullenbach The Werewolf of Wedgewood Forest Cold. That’s how the wind hits me as I leave my apartment for the night. I can’t stay inside tonight.   It’s already Friday.   The 26 th . I almost forgot about it until I started feeling more anxious at work today.   As I’m walking up the street, I catch a few acquaintances heading to watch a new movie. I wish I could go too, but I can’t let them know.   I don’t know what they would do. They would never want to talk to me again.   They’d turn me in. I continue walking until I reach the limits of Wedgewood Forest.   “ PRIVATE PROPERTY ”, says the red and white sign on the gate. I make sure no one is around this time, and then slip past the metal fence. Unpleasant things have happened in this forest in the past.   I would know… I guess that’s why I’m always welcome here.   I start my trek further into the forest. I need to get as deep a...

A Synopsis of The Werewolf Handbook by Dr. Robert Curran Includes werewolf tales, how to identify a werewolf, and how to deal with a werewolf.  By Cassie Mullenbach   Artwork by Paul Mudie  What is a werewolf? Where do they live? Werewolves are commonly found in Northern and Western Europe.  They often like to spend their time in the deep woodlands or dense forests, away from society where they are unable to be tracked.   How to Spot a Werewolf? These are a few telltale clues to identifying a werewolf in human form.  It is difficult, however, it is not impossible.   1. Check for eyebrows that meet in the middle.  This is a sign that has long been used to identify werewolves. 2. Get a close look at their hands.  Werewolves usually have a ring finger longer than their middle finger.  This may be the easiest sign to see. 3. Werewolves avoid silver.  If this person comes into contact with silver and reacts as if they are burning, t...