urban legend

Urban legends have captivated us from ancient eras to the modern day; a deep dive into scary lore and 'could be true' tales about Bigfoot, Slender Man, the Suicide Forest and beyond.

Liminality
Silvered by the thin sliver of moon, the silhouette dragged the body along the wooden pier, loose limbs bumping over the old planks. The lake sparkled as a light breeze tickled the surface. A dense tangle of mangroves crowded the shore on all sides, thickly knotted darkness against darkness.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Horror
Darwin Awards Honourable Mentions
Connecticut Woman Nearly Goes Out With a Bang, But Still Manages to Keep her Cool Once upon a time, in the land of Bridgeport, Connecticut, a mother of two found herself in a precarious situation during a stormy September night in 2018. As she fumbled through her darkened house searching for candles, she stumbled upon what she thought were some long candles in the basement. Little did she know, they were actually sticks of dynamite!
By Andy Westmore3 years ago in Horror
Dark In the Hotel
It was a dark and stormy night. The wind was howling outside, the rain was pouring down in sheets, and the lightning flashed intermittently, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Jane had been driving for hours and was grateful to finally see the sign for the hotel she had booked for the night. She pulled into the parking lot and made her way inside, grateful to be out of the storm. The hotel was old and rundown, but it had a certain charm to it. The receptionist greeted her with a smile and checked her in quickly. "You're in room 13," the receptionist said, handing her a key. "It's at the end of the hall on the left."
By karthi3 years ago in Horror
Mary and Haunted Mansion
Mary was always intrigued by the mysteries that surrounded abandoned buildings, so when she stumbled upon an old mansion on the outskirts of town, she was determined to explore it. The mansion had been left untouched for years, and no one had been inside in ages. Mary gathered her friends, and they set out to explore the mansion on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
By Jeevanantham S3 years ago in Horror
The Werewolf Cave: A Tale of Survival and Courage in the Wilderness
Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack who loved exploring the wilderness. He was a seasoned adventurer and had traveled to many remote places in search of the unknown. One day, while hiking through the forest, Jack stumbled upon a cave hidden deep in the mountains. As he entered the cave, he felt a chill run down his spine. Little did he know that this cave was home to a pack of werewolves.
By Shaheer Hassan3 years ago in Horror
The betrayed friend who plots revenge against their former best friend.
Content Warning: This story contains themes of betrayal, revenge, and violence that some readers may find disturbing.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
A small town is plagued by a series of mysterious disappearances.
In the small town of Pineview, life had always been quiet and peaceful. But that all changed when the first person disappeared. It was a young girl, just eighteen years old, who had gone out for a walk one evening and never returned. The police searched for her for weeks, but she was never found.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror
The Haunted House
Once upon a time, there was a family who moved into a new home. The house was a beautiful Victorian-style mansion, nestled in a quiet corner of the town. The family had been searching for the perfect home for a long time, and they were overjoyed when they found this one. However, little did they know that their dream home would soon turn into a nightmare.
By vishnu brock3 years ago in Horror
"The Terrifying Legend of Annabelle: The Possessed Doll"
Annabelle is a famous haunted doll that has been the subject of numerous horror stories and movies. The story of Annabelle began in the 1970s when a mother purchased the doll as a gift for her daughter, Donna. At first, the doll seemed innocent enough, but strange things began to happen soon after they brought it into their home.
By vishnu brock3 years ago in Horror
11 Creepy Urban Legends
Urban legends have existed for ages, people would warn one another of bloodthirsty entities, like the Chupacabra of Puerto Rican lore or the Jersey Devil of New Jersey Pine Barrens.
By Max3 years ago in Horror
5 TERRIFYING ASIA URBAN LEGENDS
5 TERRIFYING ASIAN URBAN LEGENDS I really enjoy reading about urban legends since they are typically really fascinating, occasionally humorous, but most of the time just genuinely unsettling, and even though many urban legends are perceived as being made-up stories, there are plenty that aren't. I've always believed that every folklore has some element of truth, which is probably why I was never able to get through the Bloody Mary ritual, in which you stand in front of a mirror, turn off all the lights, and recite Bloody Mary three times or however many times it takes her to appear. It is then purported that she drags you to hell or does other bizarre things to your face or body, I've tried to do this before, but I only got as far as turning off all the lights before giving up. Why take the chance, I ask you? On the one hand, what are the benefits of playing that game exactly? The most likely outcome is that nothing bad happens, which is fantastic because you feel relieved and may even gain some bragging rights if you're a kid, I mean that's a bad day right there that's some horrifying situation you just put yourself in so let's wait this relief and bragging rights a bloody girl makes you pee your pants.
By Myth Guru3 years ago in Horror
The Legend of the Dollmaker: A Town's Nightmare Come to Life
In the small town of Ravenwood, there was a legend that haunted the locals. They spoke in hushed whispers about the "Dollmaker," a mysterious figure who lived in the woods on the outskirts of town. According to the legend, the Dollmaker would kidnap children and turn them into life-sized dolls, perfectly crafted replicas that would stare blankly out into the world forever.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Horror