Stories

Mythology and design stories from the Ruby Avenue world. Here I write about the spirits, gods and legends that sit behind the artwork, from cursed guardians to wandering knights. Each story links to the hoodie or t-shirt it inspired, so you can wear the characters you connect with.

  • The Kraken and Maritime Folklore Explained

    Pirate Mythology & Sea Legends: Ancient Tales of the Deep For centuries, sailors have told stories about what lurks beneath the waves. Giant sea monsters capable of pulling ships into the abyss. Ghost vessels appearing in fog with no living crew aboard. Pirates cursed to sail forever, neither alive nor dead. These legends persist because…

  • What Is A Demon Yokai?

    A Simple Guide To Japanese Spirits Yokai show up everywhere once you start looking for them. Old woodblock prints, anime, horror films, tiny lucky keychains, tattoos, streetwear. Strange faces and twisted masks that feel half cartoon, half nightmare. If you like dark fantasy and Japanese art, you have probably seen demon yokai before, even if…