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The Haunted House
1-Legend It was a stormy night. The rain flocked largely into the quiet village of Ramnagar. The farthest end of the village was an old abandoned mansion known as the "cursed house."
By Vijoy10 months ago in Horror
Echoes of the Mist
**Echoes of the Mist** The town of Eldermere sat nestled between vast mountains and an endless stretch of forest. Though it appeared ordinary, a chilling legend had plagued it for centuries—the tale of the Mist Walkers.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
Midnight Whispers
**Midnight Whispers** The small town of Ashford was known for its quiet streets and friendly people. But deep within the forest that bordered the town, an old house sat in ruins—forgotten by time, yet never truly abandoned. The locals called it the Whispering House, for those who wandered too close on certain nights claimed to hear voices drifting through the trees, calling their names in hushed tones.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
The Haunting of Shadow Manor
**The Haunting of Shadow Manor** At the edge of Ravenwood Hill stood Shadow Manor, an ancient mansion with a terrifying history. Built in the late 1800s, it had once belonged to the Blackwell family, whose mysterious disappearances had never been explained. Over the years, the house remained abandoned, earning a reputation as a place of darkness and despair. Locals spoke of ghostly figures in the windows and chilling whispers in the night, warning those who dared to step inside.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
The Phantom Train of Black Hollow
**The Phantom Train of Black Hollow** For over a century, the legend of the Phantom Train of Black Hollow had terrified the locals. On misty nights, the sound of an old steam engine echoed through the abandoned railway, and a ghostly train was said to emerge from the darkness, carrying the souls of the damned.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
The Curse of Ravenwood Asylum
**The Curse of Ravenwood Asylum** Deep within the heart of the forest stood Ravenwood Asylum, an abandoned institution that had been shut down decades ago under mysterious circumstances. Once a place meant for healing, it had become a house of horrors where patients suffered unimaginable fates at the hands of a corrupt and sadistic doctor, Dr. Victor Harrow. Whispers of tortured souls trapped within its decaying walls spread through the nearby town, yet no one dared to venture inside.
By ziad alsed10 months ago in Horror
Doubt is the Only Truth
The year was 2073, and the world had long since crumbled under the weight of its own paranoia. Cities were skeletal remains, their towers leaning like gravestones over a wasteland of ash and rust. The sky, perpetually choked with gray haze, let no sunlight through—just a dim, oppressive glow that made every shadow suspect. Humanity clung to survival in fortified enclaves, governed by the Council of Certitude, a regime that promised order in exchange for absolute obedience. Their mantra was simple: "Certainty is salvation. Doubt is death." But for Mira, doubt was the only thing keeping her alive.
By TheNaeth10 months ago in Horror
Ballygally Castle: Where Ghosts of the Past Haunt Northern Ireland’s Rugged Coast
Ballygally Castle: A Ghostly Beautiful Gem of County Antrim Overlooking County Antrim's dramatic coastline, Ballygally Castle is a ghostly beautiful reminder of the depth of Northern Ireland's heritage. Charming and inviting as a hotel in the 17th-century castle invites visitors to enter and experience the weight of its history—and maybe even catch a glimpse of its ghostly inhabitants. One of the region's most haunted sites, the stone walls of Ballygally whisper tales of sorrow, rebellion, and evil spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
Whispers in the Fog
The village of Ravenshade was always enveloped in mist. Some said it was cursed, others claimed it was just the weather, but those who lived there knew the truth - hiding in the fog.
By Biswajit Das10 months ago in Horror
The Curse of the Ghost
The call on a dark night was at 3am. The small village was completely silent and shrouded in darkness. Occall's howling shocked the air, contributing to the eerie atmosphere. A cold wind rusted through the trees, and the wooden windows creaked slightly from the rattan room.
By Vijoy10 months ago in Horror
Whispers in the Walls
Whispers in the Walls Sarah, a woman drawn to old houses, finds an old Victorian house on the outskirts of the city with a "For Sale" sign hanging in the yard. Despite the house's disrepair and the wind whistle through the cracks in the windows, she sees potential in it and buys it.
By Al Mahmud Hasan10 months ago in Horror
Phantoms of the Fortress: The Castle of Good Hope’s Dark Past and Ghostly Legends
The Castle of Good Hope: A History-laden Fortress with Ghosts Located at the heart of Cape Town, the Castle of Good Hope is South Africa's oldest surviving colonial structure, a product of the nation's turbulent history—and a haven for ghost sightings. Built by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from 1666 to 1679, the pentagonal fortress was built for the defense of trade routes to the East Indies, as a resupply post for ships, a military post, and seat of colonial government. Its bastions, named for the titles of the Dutch Prince of Orange, formerly echoed with soldiers' orders and grumblings of enslaved workers, whose labor underpinned the growth of the colony.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror