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Ghosts of the Concrete Utopia: The Haunting of Bulgaria’s Buzludzha Monument
The Ghostly Legacy of Buzludzha Monument House, Bulgaria Perched atop a remote peak in the Balkan Range of Bulgaria, the Buzludzha Monument House is a chilling testament to communism and a beacon of ghostly legend. Its history is as tangled as its weathered mosaics, and its supernatural atmosphere has cemented its status as Bulgaria's most haunted destination.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
The Jinn Mystery on the Night of Operation Jackpot
Before getting to the main event, if I don't start by mentioning something about the Great Liberation War, it will be difficult to understand the significance of this event. A notable event of the Great Liberation War is Jackpot. During the Liberation War, the entire country was divided into 11 sectors, and among them, sector number 10 encompassed all the waterways, seaports, and sea areas of Bangladesh. There was no regular sector commander for this waterway or under the authority of sector number 10. At that time, large ships were arriving from Pakistan carrying weapons. If these weapons fell into the hands of the Pakistani army or their collaborators, the number of killings in our country would increase even further, and many innocent people would die. So, to break the morale of the Pakistani forces at that time, a special operation was conducted, called Operation Jackpot. Under Operation Jackpot, there were four locations: Chittagong seaport, Mongla seaport, Chandpur river port, and Narayanganj river port. Our event today has a connection with the Chittagong seaport. The person who led the operation there was Submariner Bir Muktijoddha (Freedom Fighter) Abdul Wahed Chowdhury, Bir Uttam. Basically, there were two signals for the start of this operation. Two songs were to be broadcast on a specific frequency from Kolkata Akashvani (All India Radio). The first song was sung by Pankaj Mullick, "Ami Tomay Jato Shuniyechhilam Gaan." When this song was broadcast, it was the signal to attack, meaning the attack had to be launched that night, or after midnight. That was one signal. The other was a song sung by Sandhya Mukhopadhyay, "Amar Putul Aajke Prothom Jaabe Shoshurbari."
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
Inside Chiajna Monastery: The Truth Behind Romania’s Most Haunted Ruin
The Haunted History and Paranormal Customs of Romania's Chiajna Monastery Standing at the edge of Bucharest, the remains of Chiajna Monastery loom as a quiet reminder of a tragic, betrayed, and restless history. Constructed in the late 18th century, this neoclassical building was meant to be a foreboding house of prayer, but its history soon became sinister—famous as one of Romania's most haunted sites. Below is the chilling tale of its cursed history and ghostly hauntings that continue to this day.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
The Chains of Echo Hollow
Chapter 1: The Weight of Inheritance Evelyn Marlowe hadn’t set foot in Echo Hollow in seventeen years. The town clung to the Appalachian foothills like a secret, its streets lined with sagging clapboard houses and oak trees bent into arthritic shapes. She’d sworn never to return after her mother’s funeral, but death had a way of rewriting vows. Her father’s lawyer had called it a sudden accident. The townsfolk called it poetic.
By Digital Home Library by Masud Rana10 months ago in Horror
The Shadows That Lurk
The Shadows That Lurk In the silence, whispers creep, As shadows stir while others sleep. A chill runs down the spine so bare,
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
Phantom Lights of Hollow Hill
The Phantom Lights of Hollow Hill On the outskirts of a quiet town, there is a place known as Hollow Hill, a forgotten hilltop that rises like a shadow over the village. The locals avoid it, especially after dusk. Stories about the hill have been passed down for generations, whispered by firelight and told with a trembling voice. They all share one thing in common—the haunting of the phantom lights.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
The Reflection in the Mirror
She had passed it countless times before, but something about the place intrigued her today—perhaps it was the old, dusty sign or the faint glow coming from behind the cracked windows.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Uninvited Guest
Jake, decided to spend the evening at their cabin in the woods. They had been looking forward to this getaway for weeks—an escape from the chaos of city life. The cabin was secluded, surrounded by tall trees that blocked out most of the moonlight, making the night feel darker than usual.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Shadows Beneath the Floorboards
the faded wallpaper, and the lingering smell of years gone by that made her feel connected to the past. So when she found a listing for a secluded Victorian home in the country, she didn’t hesitate to buy it. The price was too good to pass up, and the house was exactly what she had been looking for—spacious, with high ceilings and plenty of room for her to renovate.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Lantern in the Woods
she had spent hours hiking its winding trails, playing by the streams, and exploring the secluded parts of the land where few ventured. As an adult, the forest still called to her, a peaceful place to clear her mind and escape from the noise of daily life.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Portrait in the Attic
with high ceilings, antique furniture, and countless rooms, most of which she had never fully explored. It wasn’t until Anna moved back after her grandmother’s passing that she decided to dive deeper into the house’s long history.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Mirror's Reflection
—dilapidated, yet somehow still standing strong amidst the overgrown ivy and decaying wood. Her heart raced as she walked through the massive front doors, greeted by the smell of dust and something… older. The kind of scent that clung to things forgotten, to secrets buried in time.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror