I've only started listening to MrBallen's podcast this year and have been enjoying it, so I knew I had to read this book. There are some disturbing and strange stories in the comic. For instance one is about a giant, and another is about a woman who had a nightmare about thorns piercing her head. The story about a beast and a soft-hearted, "cowardly" child who stood up to it is the only I didn't care for, as it seems too much of an urban legend. All of these are supposed to be true, and while I'm not sure I believe them, I don't dismiss them either. They're all intriguing and captivating, and the illustrations are absolutely exquisite.