#spring heeled jack

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I WANTED TO DO LIKE. A MONSTER HIGH OC. so heres a spring heeled jack daughter inspired by this Zombina and the Skeletones song

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CREEP-N-JAX (Dark), JUMP-N-JAX (Dark/Fighting) & RIP-R-JAX (Dark/Steel) The Creeps pokemon

This misterious shadowy figures inhabit the dark alleys and lonely corners of large cities.

CREEP-N-JAX is based on the misterious shadowy figures with hats and trenchcoats popular in Noir detective stories, they can be seen creeping on the back of alleways, often peeking round the corners looking for lonesome passerbys to steal from, but sometimes they form small gangs and start working as a single unit.

When 2 CREEP-N-JAX start working together they will evolve into JUMP-N-JAX.

This pokemon uses its spring-like legs and long cape to swifty jump and glide trough the rooftops, looking for unsuspecting and lonely victims to attack by surprise from above, taking whatever they need and then leaving with a powerful jump, disappearing as fast as they appeared.

JUMP-N-JAX is based on Spring-Heeled Jack, a misterious figure from Victorian London who became popular due to the penny dreadful stories written around it

When 3 CREEP-N-JAX start working together they will evolve into RIP-R-JAX.

This terrifying pokemon moves swiftly through the darkness despite of its size, attacking by suprise from the shadows. Their hands are armed with long sharp blades used to intimidate its victim, demanding they surrender their belongings or risk being harmed. People blame this pokemon for many cases of missing people.

RIP-R-JAX is based on Jack the Ripper, another victorian figure, one of the most famous serial killers, thanks mostly to its presence in popular media.

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Spring-Heeled Jack, the Terror of London, c. 1890.

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Spring Heeled Jack as depicted in the English penny dreadful Spring-Heeled Jack #2, Aldine Publishing, 1904.

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Jack Renfield is more than a Jack the Ripper Reference

No, not Dracula either. Although that is his name sake I’m talking about Spring Heeled Jack. Spring Heeled Jack was an urban legend ( recognized by the government ), he could have been real but he was never caught. He was capable of inhuman feats and cemented himself in English Folklore 50 years before the more infamous and heinous Jack The Ripper.

Spring Heeled Jack was first sighted in 1837. He jumped out from a dark alley and attempted to assault a woman but she screamed for help and people came to her rescue but no one could find him. The next day he jumped in front of a carriage causing an accident and severely injuring the coach. Several eye witnesses said he escaped by jumping over a wall while cackling.

He attacked multiple women over the next year even after the Mayor of London said he would be brought to Justice. He was described by these women as being tall and thin while wearing an overact, helmet, and claws and usually carried a lantern. He was also said to be able to breathe fire. ( Which is actually what saved someone from conviction who admitted to being the urban legend at a bar )

In 1877 a solider on lookout saw a dark figure approaching and when the soldier warned them to stop they grabbed the solider and slapped them multiple times which the solider opened fire with no effect the figure then leapt and bound away.

He was seen again just a little later in 1877 in multiple spots wearing his signature coat but this time an angry mob chased him and corned him in an alley. The mob fired guns at him but again there was no effect and he escaped once again with his extraordinary leaping abilities.

There is a lot more to the legend obviously and I encourage you to look into all the cases if you’re interested in these things. He caused such a wave he even started appearing in penny dreadfuls.

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Spring-heeled Jack

Spring-heeled Jack is a legendary figure from Victorian-era England known for his strange and menacing appearances. Reports and accounts of Spring-heeled Jack emerged in the early 19th century and persisted for several decades, sparking fear and fascination among the public.

According to various witness testimonies, Spring-heeled Jack was described as a tall, thin, and agile figure who wore a dark cloak or suit. He was said to possess incredible jumping abilities, leaping great distances or scaling buildings with ease. Reports also mentioned that he had glowing red eyes and could breathe out blue and white flames.

Spring-heeled Jack was notorious for his alleged attacks on individuals, especially women. He was said to ambush victims at night, jumping out from dark corners or rooftops and frightening them with his peculiar appearance and behavior. Some reports claimed that he assaulted his victims by clawing at their faces or clothing before bounding away into the darkness.

The legend of Spring-heeled Jack spread rapidly through newspapers and word of mouth, causing widespread panic and sensationalism. The mysterious nature of the figure led to numerous rumors and speculations about his origins, motives, and even supernatural abilities.

Although many believed Spring-heeled Jack to be a real entity, some accounts were likely exaggerated or fabricated. Over time, the legend became intertwined with folklore and urban myth, and various theories emerged suggesting possible explanations for the phenomenon, ranging from a mischievous prankster to a demonic entity.

The exact identity and true nature of Spring-heeled Jack remain unknown to this day. The legend has left a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring numerous literary and theatrical adaptations and becoming a symbol of Victorian-era urban folklore and terror.

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'And boy, I'm back to get you'

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The Unsolved Mystery of Spring Heeled Jack

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Skullduggery Pleasant Book 2 (Playing with Fire) fancast:

Liam Cunningham as Baron Vengeous

Robert Pattinson as Dusk

Tom Hiddleston as Springheeled Jack

Boyd Holbrook as Billy-Ray Sanguine

Bill Nighy as Kenspeckle Grouse

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Colin Farrel as Thurid Guild

David Bradley as The Torment

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SPRING HEELED JACK!!

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Spring-Heeled Jack #2 - Aldine Publishing, 1904. Cover art by Robert Prowse.

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Sightings of ‘Spring Heeled Jack’, a malevolent creature with horns and ‘fiery eyes’, were particularly prevalent in the Black Country in the mid to late 19th century.

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Want to write a mystery based on history? Check out my blog for 8 posts about the unsolved past, with writing prompts!

The Beast of Gevaudan: History’s most well-documented werewolf, France, 1764

The Female Stranger: unidentified decedent, Virginia (US), 1816

Spring-Heeled Jack: well-documented apparition or cryptid, England 1837-1904

The Flannan Isles Disappearance: three lighthouse keepers vanished, Scotland, 1900

The Star Tiger and Star Ariel, two planes lost in the Bermuda Triangle, 1948-49

Dyatlov Pass: mysterious deaths of 9 hikers, Ural Mountains, 1959

And the ghost ships Mary Celeste (1872) and Carroll A. Deering (1920, pictured above)

A ghost ship prompt:

A run of bad luck. Those on board a doomed ship might have invited a curse as the result of unwise decisions, whether that be mutiny, murder, or just generally running afoul of sea superstitions. If the crew themselves were cursed, or if they carried a cursed item with them, this could explain why a ship which picked up the crew also went down itself.

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im sorry but this song just makes me think of this mf. anyone else?