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Sam's Tip of the Month: Holy Water Super Soakers

Demons have been a regular pain in my side since I was born and haphazardly tossing holy water hasn't always proved effective. One of the most innovative ways I've seen to accurately holy water a demon came from a prophet named Kevin Tran. Loading holy water into a water gun allows you to accurately aim and stall a demon. Kevin is no longer with us, but he irrevocably changed hunting for the better. 

Free Hunter Network Services 

*New* Lore Cheatsheet: Click here to download a cheatsheet about the five most common supernatural beings hunters encounter (ghosts, vampires, werewolves, demons, and witches). These sheets outline best practices to stop each being, weaknesses, strengths to be aware of, and areas for cures/redemption. 

Lore Textline: If you're ever stumped on a case, text HELP to 21010. You will be connected to a lore expert who will collaborate with you on the type of supernatural being you are hunting. 

FBI Supervisor Number: Local law enforcement officers often ask to speak with a higher up when FBI agents appear. Give them a copy of this business card (downloadable file). If possible, print on cardstock. A retired hunter will answer and help get you access to what you need. 

New York Times Supervisor Number: Using a press alias is often a great way to get information from witnesses. In the event that one asks to speak with your supervisor, give them a copy of this business card (downloadable file). If possible, print on cardstock. A retired hunter will answer and help sell your story. 

Cursed Object Removal: Cursed objects should not remain in the general public. The People of Letters Bunker provides safe storage for any and all cursed objects. To have an item transported to the Bunker, free of charge, email Eileen Leahy. 

Lore Document Donations: Add to the Lore Digital Archives by donating relevant documents to the People of Letters Bunker. This donation can be temporary or permanent, and all information will be digitized and made available to other hunters. To inquire about a donation pick up or drop off, email Sam Winchester.

Lore Digital Archives: Request access to thousands of lore documents here. These items are searchable and keyworded, allowing you to quickly find relevant information. 

Case Reporting Hotline: No one can take every case they find. If you find one that's too far or that you're too busy to handle, call it in at 785-776-4868. The case will be shared widely with the Hunter Network. If you ever need assistance on a hunt, use this number as well and we will get another hunter to your location ASAP. 

Hunter Network Notifications: To receive text notifications about cases and larger changes in the supernatural world text NETWORK to 21010. 

March's Strangest Hunt

The newspaper reported a string of infants disappearing from locked rooms. The police suspected parents wanting to cover up SIDS or neglect. The internet suspected a serial killer. Six babies had been taken within four months of each other, all taken before they turned a month old. By the time I rolled into town, the CDC was already there, testing for a bacteria or virus or something. Thankfully, I have some remaining cred from my days as a supernatural conspiracist and some of the families agreed to talk to me. 

All of them described the same young child approaching them a few months before their infant was conceived. So I’m thinking: crossroads demon. But, nope, no kissing of the child (thank god). After a long slog of reading through police records and interviewing families, I finally get my break. One of the parents accidentally knocked over a salt shaker while the child was in their home and the kid counted every single grain before leaving. So a quick text to the LoreLine and we confirm that it’s a faerie. Which I didn’t even think were real, by the way. 

Checking birth records revealed who might be next, so I set a trap for the faerie who shows that night. They chug down the cream I set out and then start drunkenly counting the entire bag of sugar I spill in front of them. So the interrogation is going well. The faerie, Fern, tells me that they’re doing this not on their own volition, but by orders of Oberon, their King. Fern agrees to teleport me to the Faerie Realm to stop Oberon, but warns that he’s unkillable. 

Now, if I’ve learned anything as a hunter, it’s that nothing’s unkillable, not even God. So I figure that some combination of iron and silver will do the trick. If that fails, I can always find a woodchipper. 

We travel to the Faerie Realm and have a rather epic time traveling to Oberon’s Kingdom. We break into the courtyard where the King is overseeing a Tribunal and I start shooting silver bullets. Now, it should be known that I’m a terrible shot. But this place is so infused with magic that wishing seems to have made some serious impact. Head shot, king’s dead on arrival. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one gunning to topple the throne, or wishing it to happen, because as the news spread, more and more revolutionaries came forward to help further dismantle his dictatorship. 

And that’s how I killed the King of Faeries and accidentally started a democratic revolution in the Faerie Realm. 

Submitted by: Ed Zeddmore. 

Had a strange hunt of your own this April? Submit your story here for a chance to be featured in May's newsletter. 

"How to Save a Vampire" Webinar 

Freshly turned vampires can be saved! If you encounter a vampire that has not yet fed on human blood, you can turn them back to human with the blood of the vampire that turned them, along with several other ingredients (download full cure here). 

Join Krissy Chambers for a webinar explaining this process, tips about how to perform it, and a question and answer session. The webinar will be on Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm CST . Register to attend here. 

Charlie's Cheap & Convincing Aliases 

Local law enforcement not taking you seriously? Have a witness who just doesn't trust you? Get a new identity! 

Charlie Bradbury creates custom law enforcement, government official, and press aliases. For $75, you receive a license, badge, Facebook page, and an entry on the appropriate online directory. Email Charlie with questions and requests. 

Note: All profits are donated directly to the Hunter Insurance Fund, which helps cover medical fees for hunters injured during a case. Click here to donate directly. 

Trivia Night!

Jody Mills and Donna Hanscum will be hosting a trivia night for hunters, including retired hunters, of all ages. This event will be held on Friday, May 12 at 7:00pm CST in The Other Roadhouse at 8492 County Rd. H, Lebanon, Kansas. 

This is an alcohol-free event and there will be refreshments for all attendees! Play as a team (up to 6 members) or an individual! RSVP yourself or your team here if possible, if not, please still join us. 

The People of Letters Bunker is available for limited housing after the event. 

People of Letters Internship Opportunities 

Sam Winchester at the People of Letters Bunker is seeking multiple interns for two separate positions. 

Summer Bunker Library Internship: 

• What? Assist with digitizing lore documents, including: reading through and appropriately keywording the documents; labeling information by accuracy; updating document annotations from hunter reviews; coordinating lore document donations; and organizing the physical library
• Where? People of Letters Bunker, Lebanon, Kansas 
• When? Summer of 2023, preferred start date of June 1st
• How long/often? Flexible days/hours, 40 hours/week 
• Benefits? Free room and board, potential to help with research for hunts (if desired), $1500 monthly stipend
• Credit? Sam will work with your college/university to get you experiential learning credit
• Positions Available? 3-4 interns will be hired for this position 

Yearlong Hunter Textline Internship: 

• What? Assist hunters on active cases through the Hunter Textline by: searching the Lore Digital Archives for relevant information; consulting with on-call lore experts; coordinating access to required ingredients/materials; performing remote exorcisms (if good Latin pronunciation); and tracking cases across the United States
• Where? Remote work, requires reliable Internet connection 
• When? As soon as possible
• How long/often? Year long minimum commitment with five 4 hour shifts/week (preferred availability: 10:00pm-8:00am CST) 
• Benefits? $15/hour, personalized anti-demon/ghost/angel hex bags for self and residence 
• Credit? Sam will work with your college/university to get you experiential learning credit
• Positions Available? 8-10 interns will be hired for this position 

To apply for either of these internships, email Sam Winchester a cover letter (1 page max) and a résumé (2 page max), along with your relationship to hunting. Applications for both internships are due Sunday, May 21st at 11:59pm CST. 

Field Medic Training Session

Cole Trenton is hosting a two-day seminar on emergency first aid on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:00pm CST. Learn about how to create a tourniquet, check for head injuries, set broken bones, prevent infection, and more. The event will be held in Alexandria, Virginia. 

To sign up for this event, fill out this online form. Registration costs $500, which includes room and board for the weekend, plus an extensive field medic kit. If this fee is cost prohibitive, email Cole for information about a fee waiver. 

Ask God Anything Event

Jack Kline-Novak-Winchester, aka God, is hosting an Ask Me Anything event on Thursday, June 1 from 11:00am-1:00pm CST . For two hours, Jack will be answering the questions you submit by responding to his post on the r/winchestergospels subreddit. Although this is a live event, questions will be moderated by Castiel and Dean Winchester. 

New Hunter-Owned Café Opens in Champaign, IL

Josephine Barnes recently opened the Freaks and Geeks Gaming Café at 5179 Center Ave, Champaign, IL. This café specifically aims to be an alcohol-free space for hunters to meet. There are walls of card and board games available to be played, free of charge. Rare ingredients can also be purchased at this location. 

The café is open Tuesday-Sunday, 8:00am-8:00pm CST. 

For a list of all hunter friendly establishments in the United States, click here. Know of a hunter friendly establishment not on our list? Submit the name and address here to be vetted. 

Find A Support Group 

Never hunt alone. Find a confidential, virtual support group to connect with others who share your experiences. 

Supernatural Survivors Group: Being attacked by a supernatural being and losing your ignorance to the supernatural is a frightening experience. Hosted on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm CST. Contact Marie Sarife for more information and the link to the meeting. Next Meeting: May 2.

Supernatural Loss Survivors Support Group (Non-Hunters): Have you lost someone to a supernatural being? Be with other civilians who understand your experience. Hosted every other Sunday at 1:00pm CST. Contact Linda Tran for details about how to join the group. Next Meeting: April 23.

Supernatural Loss Survivors Support Group (Hunters): Have you lost someone to a supernatural being? Be with other hunters who understand your experience. Hosted every other Sunday at 1:00pm CST. Contact Jody Mills for details about how to join the group. Next Meeting: April 30.

Hunter Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous: It's common for hunters to cope with substance use. If you're looking to slow or stop your use, join this confidential group. Hosted every Monday at 6:00pm CST. Contact Aaron Bass for details. Next Meeting: April 24.

Family & Hunting Group: Whether you were raised in a family that hunts or are hunting now with a family (or both), you are welcome to connect with others who can relate to your experiences. Hosted on a different day/time every month with both in person and virtual meetings. Contact Dean Winchester to be added to the Facebook group. Next Meeting: May 13 at 4:00pm CST (Mother’s Day Celebration).

Retired Hunters Social Hour: Hunting does not (and should not) have to kill you! At whatever age you decide to quit the job, you are invited to join the Retired Hunters Social Hour. Reminiscence about the job (or don't!) and talk about returning to civilian life with others who get it. Hosted virtually every third Thursday at 8pm CST. Contact Jesse and Cesar Cuevas to be added to the email list. Next Meeting: April 20. 

Young Hunters Vent Session: For hunters below the age of 25, come vent about your latest hunt or gossip about the geezers in the hunter community. Hosted on Google Meet the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00pm CST. Contact Claire Novak or Kaia Nieves to get an invite to the discord. Next Meeting: May 10. 

Human Sobriety Support Group (Werewolves & Vampires): Being a monster is a choice. There are ethical ways to be a werewolf or vampire, but they aren't easy. Find support in our group. Hosted every third Monday at 5:00pm CST. Contact Garth Fitzgerald IV for the recurring Zoom link. Next Meeting: May 8. 

Dean's Recipe of the Month: Dollar Store Chili 

Life on the road means eating a lot of cheap, crap food. Everything in this recipe can be bought at any dollar store and can be cooked at most motels. Serves 6. 

Ingredients: 

• 4 cans of beans (I recommend black beans, red beans, dark kidney beans, and light kidney beans, but use what you like/have)
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• ½ a bottle (~ 10 oz) of ketchup 
• 6-7 very large spoonfuls (~1 cup) of brown sugar 
• ½ a container (~1.5 oz) of chili powder (OR ¼ a container of garlic powder and ¼ a container of onion powder) 
• [Non-dollar store addition]: 1-2 fresh onions, diced

Cooking Implements: 

• Microwaveable bowl 
• Can opener 
• Large dish to mix ingredients 
• Mixing utensil
• [For onions] knife & cutting board 

Instructions: 

• Strain all the canned ingredients 
• One at a time, microwave for 2 minutes the cans of beans with 1/8th of the ketchup bottle each 
• Combine all bean+ketchup mixes plus the diced tomatoes, brown sugar, and chili powder (OR garlic/onion powder) (and onions) until all seasoning is mixed in 

Notes:

• Keeps in fridge for several days, does not travel well 
• If you have access to any kind of stove, dumping all ingredients into a large pot and cooking it for ~30 minutes on medium heat also works well
• Cooking the onions is better than eating them raw, but tastes fine either way

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