FavoriteCandy: Licorice. Specifically the kind marketed as “Australian style” in the states, and preferably fruit flavored. Mango’s the best. Though, honestly, plain old Red Vines are pretty decent too.
FavoriteMonster: Papyrus. The Penanggalan. Hands down. But, uh, be careful if you look that up. Gore, and violence against pregnant women and the unborn is part and parcel to the mythology. I would also like to emphasize the “gore” aspect once more. Trust me.
Wendigos too. There’s something really deep and meaningful in the Wendigo mythology that makes it so disturbing and heartbreaking. Especially since, contrary to modern depictions, I don’t believe the Wendigo actually changes it’s appearance. As I understand it, I’m not even sure a Wendigo is as wholly fictional as we’d prefer to believe.
I also like gorgons and vampires and—oh goodness, someone stop me please.
Honestly, man, I just really like monsters and mythology.
Do I think I’ll die a violent death?
…I’ve long suspected I’m going to die by car crash, honestly. I’m not fully sure that counts as violent or not. I’m hoping for peaceful, of course, but braced for the worse.