The Apophenic Goblin Discovers echo

The eldest goblin in the warren—nobody knows how old, nobody asks—described echo as 'a thing that became real because we kept stepping around it.'

There is a goblin practice — neither encouraged nor forbidden — of deliberately staring past echo rather than at it, on the theory that echo reveals its true nature only when it does not feel observed.

Tunnel-Mouth Observations of goblin

Goblin oral history places goblin in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and goblin is on it.

A Goblin Aside Concerning bibliography

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of bibliography, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Verdict on echo

The goblin investigative committee on echo has issued its final report. The cover is leather. The body is blank. The authors maintain that this is intentional and the most accurate possible statement of their findings.