Most human–beast hybrids are on the brutish side. Inherently masculine. Centaurs. Minotaurs. Werewolves.  But not mermaids. At least, not at first.  Mermaids are graceful, tempting. Long-haired and beautiful. Part woman, part animal. There’s something ethereal about that combination: here’s a truly untamed woman. She lives on her own terms, far closer to nature (and perhaps far hungrier) than you. Am I wiggly with … Continue reading MERMAIDS: Scary Books and Other Strange Content