Devil in the Fog

Fact?

The Devil in the Fog is a ghost-like creature that lurks in the Janian fog when it's thickest. No form can be seen except for its glowing red eyes. According to the stories, this creature snatches people it finds wandering in the fog alone. No hint of the person will ever be found. Even their footprints abruptly end, with no sign of a struggle or any other footprints around.   Many stories claim the Devil is the tormented spirit of those who died in the fog, and each person lost to one becomes a Devil themselves, doomed to haunt the fog as a ghost. The idea remains strong in Janian culture, spawning numerous books, films, plays, costumes, pranks, and more over the centuries.    

Or Fiction?

Skeptics are quick to suggest that the Devil, like many folk creatures, was invented to frighten children into staying indoors during fog storms. Most reports are anecdotes - easily fabricated, misremembered, or exaggerated. What events have been proven, such as unexplained disappearances, must have answers we haven't uncovered yet. Jumping to supernatural conclusions makes it less likely we'll find them.   Most would agree these arguments are well reasoned. After all, despite innumerable investigations, none have found evidence that supports the Devil's existence. Yet most Janians have personal stories of strange happenings during thick fog, and few are convinced the Devil, or something like it, doesn't exist.