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Manikarnika: The Unknown Mark on the Seashore
Manikarnika: The Unknown Mark on the Seashore Manikarnika stood alone on the seashore. The roar of the ocean waves, the cool scent of the wind, and the pink hues in the sky brought new thoughts to her mind. She stood still, lost in the beauty of the scene, but a strange sense of unease was slowly creeping into her heart. It was dusk, and something deep, something mysterious was unfolding along the shoreline.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
The Sinister Sacrifice: A Blood-Soaked Tale
The Sinister Sacrifice: A Blood-Soaked Tale A thick fog cloaked the dense forests of Ratnagad that night. The moon hid behind heavy clouds, as if unwilling to witness the horrors that lurked below. The towering trees cast monstrous shadows, whispering eerily with every gust of wind. The villagers had forbidden anyone from entering that cursed land—because ‘he’ lived there. A nameless entity, one that had been demanding blood sacrifices for centuries.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
Curse of the dark night
This is often an ancient story, almost a hundred a long time ago, in a little town named Sonamura. The town was found in a hilly locale and was exceptionally serene. At the edge of the town stood an antiquated cemetery where the villagers would bury their dead. Past the cemetery, there was an ancient, ghostly banyan tree that showed up spooky. The local people utilized to say that interesting things happened close to that banyan tree at night. No one challenged to go there after dull, but amid the day, everything appeared fine.
By Techness IQ11 months ago in Horror
The Secret of the Abandoned Mansion
Introduction: In the heart of a forgotten village stood an old mansion, veiled in mystery and dread. Locals spoke of it in hushed tones, warning travelers to keep their distance. Yet, the allure of the unknown was irresistible for Sam, a young writer searching for inspiration. His journey into the mansion would soon turn into the most horrifying experience of his life.
By Killing Mission 11 months ago in Horror
The House of Whispers.
The town of Sundarpur was a calm, modest place, tucked absent within the shadow of the thick woodlands and rolling slopes. Life here moved at a moderate pace, and the villagers were consistent with their basic schedules. But there was one put in Sundarpur that no one talked of, a put that sent shudders down the spines of indeed the bravest souls—the ancient house on the slope, known as the "House of Whispers."
By Techness IQ11 months ago in Horror
Wewe Gombel: The Tragic Ghost of Java - Folklore, History, and Cultural Significance
The Wewe Gombel Ghost Story: Guardian, Specter, and Cultural Caution In the fog-shrouded hills and bamboo forest of heavy cover in Central Java, the legends of Wewe Gombel—a vengeful ghost both feared and liked—haunt the popular memory of Javanese villages. A gaunt, disheveled woman with bony fingers like talons and dimming eyes, she is no specter. Her mythology hovers between horror and pathos, embodying a cultural vision that reflects fear, moral instruction, and folklore's power to survive.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
