Preserving the Relationship Between Mythical Creatures and Humanity
As the primary function of the U.S. Department of Mythical Wildlife is in protecting and monitoring the mythical creatures under our jurisdiction, investigations and inquiries into incidents involving these creatures are often conducted to ensure the success of our mission.
While the vast majority of the case files associated with these investigations remain classified, this section of the DMW site will feature those files that we have made available to the public through the work of investigative reporter and author Todd Calgi Gallicano.
Haunted by a dream of a mythical gryphon, Sam London uncovers an ancient secret that will change the way he sees the world forever. Recruited by Dr. Vance Vantana, an eccentric zoologist and park ranger sent by the government, Sam is whisked away on an adventure that takes him to the farthest reaches of the globe. Along this journey, Sam learns an incredible truth: mythical creatures are real and living among us in our national parks. A special department in the U.S. government ensures that their existence remains hidden.
But Sam’s dream is an omen that the secret may now be in danger. Someone seeks the power to expose these creatures and overthrow humankind—and that power can only be found in a magical talisman known as the gryphon’s claw.
CASE #1: "Guardians of the Gryphon's Claw"
CASE #2: "The Selkie of San Francisco"
Sam London didn't mean to uncover an ancient secret, but when he found out that mythical creatures are real and living in our national parks, he became the newest recruit to the Department of Mythical Wildlife. Ever since, the middle schooler has been anxiously awaiting the call for his next case…and it finally arrives with the brazen appearance of a selkie in San Francisco Bay.
Along with Dr. Vance Vantana and the guardian Tashi, Sam pursues the selkie, who has taken a peculiar interest in fashion's newest "it" girl and social media star, Pearl Eklund. But the closer he gets, the more questions emerge about Pearl's mysterious connection to the mythical world. Is she the long-lost hope for an entire civilization or the harbinger of its doom? It's up to Sam to find out the truth, and fast…The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.