There’s enough horror and terror in the news cycle, so we want your stories of wonder, humor, and awe. We’re looking for stories of nice ghosts, friendly frog-men, time travelling magicians, awe-inspiring deer encounters, and (sure why not?) dogs wearing human shoes!

That’s not to say if you’ve had a frightening encounter that we don’t want to hear that story too (please, please submit those stories). However, to be eligible for this specific contest we’re looking for stories that remind us that the world is capable of wonder and mystery. We desperately need more positive weirdness in our lives to help us withstand the seemingly endless barrage of meaningless cruelty. So, let’s hear what you got!

Here are a few examples from the map of the kind of thing we’re talking about:

To enter, submit your positive paranormal story to the map by July 31, and mention this contest in the text. Submissions are accepted at https://liminal.earth/submit/