Hunters of the arctic, beware: if your pursuit of game leads you too far north, you might just stumble into the realm of the Ijiraq.

This shape-shifting trickster demon from Inuit lore is known for its child-snatching hobby, giving parents the ultimate "don't wander off" tale. Spotting an Ijiraq is like trying to catch a glimpse of a ghost; it's always just in the periphery, disappearing the moment you try to look straight at it. This frustrating vanishing act in the desolate arctic can drive you to the brink of madness.

Originally rocking a human form with sideways eyes and mouth, the Ijiraq can morph into various animals, often appearing as a caribou. But watch out, its eyes remain a creepy shade of red, a dead giveaway in any disguise.