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Creature Comforts Journals

Cryptid Hardcover Journal, Slate Monochromatic

Cryptid Hardcover Journal, Slate Monochromatic

$19.95 USD
$19.95 USD
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Nobody has gotten a clear photograph, but it's never once stopped anyone from putting a sighting in writing. This dark academia cryptid journal is for that exact kind of record keeping: careful, dated, thorough, and about something that doesn't come with visual evidence.

Original hand-drawn illustration, every thorn and antenna of it, me and my iPad. Four creatures who have spent decades avoiding the camera, finally sitting still.

Perfect For

  • Cryptid art fans, paranormal podcast listeners, and folklore majors who never stopped
  • Folklore gifts for the people who take it seriously
  • Dark academia desk setups, study notes, and research logs
  • Cryptozoology reading lists and unfinished theories

Design Details

  • Mothman, Jersey Devil, Flatwoods Monster, and Chupacabra
  • Thorny briar ogee: vines, brambles, and leaves in interlocking frames
  • Slate and pewter gray, no other color
  • Each creature half-lit in a pale opening in the vines

Materials & Care

  • 5.75” × 8” hardcover
  • 75 leaves / 150 lined pages
  • Perforated pages for easy tear-out (for the entries that need to be destroyed)
  • Sturdy, durable hardcover binding
  • Soft-touch matte laminate finish that feels as composed as you’re pretending to be

Made for You

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

  • Ships from Maryland
  • Item ships 3 to 5 business days AFTER you place your order (this is the time it takes to produce the journal)

Returns

Returns are only accepted on damaged or incorrect products.

You have 20 days after your order is delivered to contact dubious doodles and ask for a return.

Returns should be requested by completing this form. Request a Refund

© Olivia Phillips Design 2026. Original artwork.

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FAQs

What's inside?

Lined pages. No prompts, no dates, just clean ruled paper ready for whatever you need it to hold. Page count and dimensions are in the product details.

Will the cover hold up in a bag?

Yes. The cover is built to handle daily life, not just sit on a shelf. It holds up in a tote, backpack, or wherever you take it. Softcovers flex without cracking, and hardcovers protect the pages from the chaos of your bag.