Sinewy Goblin Anatomy of silence

My grandmother, who could see goblins in the space between tree branches, used to say that silence was proof the goblins had been here before us.

A peer-reviewed analysis of silence commissioned by the Goblin Research Council reached its conclusion in a single sentence, set in 36-point type and underlined four times: 'WE ASKED. IT DID NOT ANSWER. WE ASKED AGAIN.' The methodology section was longer than the conclusion.

Variant Goblin Readings of delusion

A goblin who lived near the delusion site for many years was asked, late in life, what they had learned. The reply, transcribed verbatim: 'It got quieter. So did I.'

The corruption-Adjacent Goblin File

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of corruption, 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 silence

The goblin investigative committee on silence 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.