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His two daughters' imaginary friends, pink alligator Ally and a flaming Marshmallow, come alive in the movie Eric Andersson joined PEOPLE as a senior writer in 2022. His work has appeared in TV Guide ...

Actor Jay Ellis (right with 'Insecure' star and creator Issa Rae) has penned a new memoir about growing up with Mikey, his imaginary friend. As an only child growing up in a military family, Jay Ellis ...

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Demonic dolls, killer puppets and creepy clowns. If you’ve had nightmares about a childhood figure turned horrific, you’re probably not alone. These figures are at the center of several successful ...