Demons

A costumed reveler takes part in the Correfoc festival in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on January 21st, 2018. During Correfoc, participants dress as demons and devils and move through the streets scaring people with fire and fireworks.

A costumed reveler takes part in the Correfoc festival in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on January 21st, 2018.

By Pacific Standard Staff

How painted devils helped me make sense of the church into which I'd been born.

By Molly McArdle

Though we wake in fear of mediocrity, let us cease to be crippled by it.

By Christopher Cokinos

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A recent survey of modern exorcists reveals a surprising lack of drama in the business of casting out demons.

By Michael Todd