supernatural

The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.

The Whispering Coffin
On the winter solstice of 1916, feather-like snowflakes clung to the eaves of Li Clan's ancestral hall in Henan Province. The century-old elm at the village entrance groaned under the weight of ice, its branches snapping like bone — an omen foretelling the passing of Old Master Li, the 99-year-old patriarch whose death left the village orphaned.
By 宋炎10 months ago in Horror
The Strangest Message I Ever Received from a Stranger — And How It Changed My Life Forever
I wasn’t expecting anything that night. Just the usual scroll before bed, half-asleep, wrapped in a hoodie and a blanket like a burrito of boredom. It was 2:13 AM. I remember because my phone lit up with a notification that made me frown.
By inam ullah10 months ago in Horror
The Blade of the Virgin
In the shadowed heart of the Umbral Reach, where the sun dared not linger, the Dark Triad of Warriors knelt before the Altar of the Virgin. Their citadel, carved from obsidian and bone, thrummed with the chants of their devotion. The Virgin, a divine figure of purity and wrath, demanded absolute loyalty from her warriors—three champions bound by blood and shadow. Among them was Kael, the Blade, whose heart was a battlefield of faith and doubt.
By TheNaeth10 months ago in Horror
Varosha: The Ghost Town of Cyprus – Haunted by the Shadows of War
The Spookiest Ghost Town in the World: The Haunted History of Varosha, Cyprus Varosha, which was once a booming resort town in Famagusta, Cyprus, is now the spookiest and emptiest place on earth. Evacuated in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus, this ghost town has remained stuck in time for almost 50 years, its decaying streets and devastated buildings bearing witness to tragedy, loss, and lost spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
5 Breaths
The creaking of the battered barn door echoed through the dimly lit space. Breathe caught between his lungs, the moldy scent in the air lapping against his tongue. He’s been crouched between the wooden pillar and pile of hay for so long that his knees had started to harden into the position.
By Connie10 months ago in Horror
Pathogen: Ch. 12
Marnie rolled the car up to Bianca's house a little after seven. It was chugging on fumes by then, all but collapsing like a cartoon in the wide, circular driveway. She didn't see any other cars except for Bianca's SUV, which was a relief. Wrestling a zombie from one vehicle to another would be hard enough without Bianca's parents around to witness it. Marnie glanced into the back seat cautiously, hesitating before cutting the engine. Zombie Trevor had passed out again - thank goodness - looking very serene in his nest of beef stick wrappers and empty jerky bags. Once she was sure he wouldn't wake up and wig out, she turned the car off with a heavy sigh. The second she did, the front door of Bianca's house swung open.
By Natalie Gray10 months ago in Horror
salem witch trials: A wound that is still infected . Content Warning.
In the frostbitten shadows of 1692, a small Puritan town in Massachusetts descended into madness. Salem, once a quiet settlement built on devout Christian faith and order, became the scene of one of the most chilling episodes in American history—the Salem Witch Trials. Over the course of just a year, paranoia gripped the community like a vice, and the line between reality and nightmare dissolved.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Horror
The Last Message in Room 304. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Part 1: The Return It had been two years since Jamie left the motel. Two years since Lily vanished, since the message on the mirror, and since the cold silence swallowed the hallway outside Room 304.
By The 1%10 months ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Moon's "Three-Eyed Female Corpse"
Among humanity's explorations of the cosmos, the legend of the Moon's "three-eyed female corpse" remains one of the most controversial topics. This story, blending science fiction and mysticism, begs the question: How much of it is rooted in scientific fact? Let us dissect this decades-old urban legend from multiple perspectives. I. Empirical Findings from Scientific Exploration Since the mid-20th century, lunar exploration has been continuous. From the Soviet Union's *Luna* program to the U.S. *Apollo* missions and China's *Chang'e* project, the three major space powers have unveiled the Moon's mysteries through over 200 missions. Tens of thousands of high-resolution images and data confirm: 1. The lunar surface consists mainly of basalt plains and impact craters. 2. Temperature swings exceed 300°C, with no liquid water present. 3. The atmosphere is so thin it is practically a vacuum. In such extreme conditions, no life—let alone a well-preserved "three-eyed corpse"—could survive. II. Origins and Evolution of the Legend The "three-eyed female corpse" narrative first emerged in the 1970s, based on several unverified claims: 1. A secret *Apollo 20* mission 2. The discovery of an alien spacecraft on the far side of the Moon 3. The retrieval of extraterrestrial biological samples However, these theories contain glaring inconsistencies: - The *Apollo* program ended after *17* due to budget constraints. - All lunar mission footage is publicly available. - China's Chang'e 4 found no anomalies on the far side. III. Scientific Explanations and Critical Analysis 1. Image Authenticity: Alleged photos of the "corpse" show obvious signs of digital manipulation and poor resolution. 2. Biological Plausibility: Three-eyed anatomy lacks evolutionary precedent in vertebrates. 3. Preservation Conditions: Without atmospheric protection, organic matter would rapidly degrade under cosmic radiation. IV. Cultural and Psychological Underpinnings The endurance of this legend reflects humanity's romanticized view of space: 1. Projection of mythological archetypes (e.g., the Chinese deity *Erlang Shen*) onto space exploration. 2. Wishful thinking about extraterrestrial life. 3. Conspiratorial distrust of government transparency. Yet science reveals the Moon as a silent world, beautiful in its geological reality and role as Earth's natural satellite. Conclusion As *Chang'e 5* returns fresh lunar samples and NASA's *Artemis* program prepares for new crewed missions, we must approach such tales with rationality. The universe's true mysteries lie not in fabricated alien stories but in unanswered scientific questions. As astronomer Carl Sagan noted, *"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."* Without conclusive proof, the "three-eyed female corpse" remains confined to science fiction.
By Andy Car10 months ago in Horror
Twilight Zone: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1961)
I should preface this essay by recounting an amusing incident from when I was fifteen or sixteen years old. I was touring, of all places, Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., when, as I walked the pathways through the headstones, I looked over at an old manse in the distance—a place I didn’t know at the time was Robert E. Lee’s house—and saw what I took to be a woman in a Victorian dress standing out front. My vision must have been very sharp in those days, as I could see that she was smiling. I suddenly felt a little uneasy. Was this a ghost I was seeing? Could anyone else see her? Foolish, I know. I later found out it was just a costumed tour guide, but her image has stuck with me all these decades. It is an image reminiscent of Farquhar’s wife in the film I review below.
By Tom Baker10 months ago in Horror
The Silence Between Notes
When Aanya was twelve years old, the world was silent. Since she was born deaf, she never heard her father play his old violin or the trees rustling. She did, however, still have feelings. Aanya felt everything more deeply than most—through vibrations in the floor, the movement of lips, the warmth in her mother’s smile.
By Snigdha Ahmed 10 months ago in Horror
Whispers of Elderglen
Elderglen was a long-forgotten village tucked away in the woods, surrounded by unknown hills. No one remembered when it was built, or who had lived there. The majority of people in the towns nearby said that it had always been abandoned—just a collection of crooked cottages, sagging barns, and a crumbling, ivy-covered church tower. But there were whispers.
By Snigdha Ahmed 10 months ago in Horror