eldritch

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He was also a talented artist who loved painting with his kids, and a voracious reader fond of the speculative science fiction of Philip K. Dick and the eldritch tales of H. P. Lovecraft.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

The eldritch, alien movements of octopus arms have captivated people for generations.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023

“Walk the village’s corrupted streets, brave a sinking cargo ship, and descend deeper and deeper beneath the waves to face unspeakable eldritch evil,” its website invites.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

The death of a student at an elite Massachusetts academy threatens to shatter a pact that has protected four families with eldritch powers since the 17th century.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2019

The unofficial and true story involved a Bog Monster following him and Sheed home after they uncovered an eldritch patch of swamp deep in the Gnarled Forest.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles