Entry #3 - Barghest

The Last Dog You'll Ever See

Barg’s Catchphrase: “Howlllllllllll!!!!!” (It sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard in your life)

Barghest is a shape-shifting boogey animal from English folklore. I call him Barg. Barg can be traced back to the old English word for “Town” and “Ghest” can be traced to Ghost so his name can translate to mean Town Ghost. One of his forms is quite ghostly but most of the time, Barg’s a very solid, giant, terrifying hound with flaming eyes. I can testify to that fact.

Monsters that are dog-like in anyway hold a special place in my dead book heart. There must be a dog’s spirit roaming around my pages because on most days, I feel and act most like a puppy. I have all the perks of being a dog with none of the cons of mortality. It’s amazing! I do think most dogs should live forever, but there was a time when I did not think very kind thoughts about one very large and fierce, black dog. There was a time when I wanted Barg dead or at least banished from this planet.  

Yes, our relationship is com…