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.
Pond Water
This is it. The disgusting hot air clogs my nose while at the insect-ridden swap. This boys boy has been ripped to pieces by all the swamp creatures of this bayou. I use to love the bayou and the mysteries that it holds but now. I think the heat or the body has gotten to me. It must have gotten to this guy too. I can tell it is a suicide. The rope around his neck with a concrete block at the end is a dead giveaway. His limp body was found floating eerie in a swamp close to the busy highway. The officers have already taken him out of his watery grave.
By Alexsandra Barentine4 years ago in Horror
Urban legend ghost stories from each state (Alabama-California)
Alabama: Dead Children's Playground In Alabama one popular urban legend that has been seen is that of the dead childrens playground. When you go to huntsville alabama you would come across a cemetary called "Maple Hill" that has a adjoining playground. It might seem like your average everyday playground however locals and visitors alike have noticed creepy things. One example of this is swing sets moving when their is no one around along with dark orbs thought to be spectral figures. Legend says that the spirits of the children in the graveyard take over the playground. It has also been rumored that children were buried in this playground after a series of abductions in the 1960's. The true cause may never be discovered.
By Hannah Lovell4 years ago in Horror
It Has No Name
A long time ago in a faraway land, there lived a family in the woods just outside of town. There was the father Jack, the mother Roselyn, and their two children Tobias and Carella. Together they lived in a cabin the father built by the town lake, where they would fish and log and set animal traps in the woods. The father was a master hunter, and the mother was a master gardener, so they ate very well, and their land was rich with lustrous grass & beautiful flowers. But their most prized accomplishment was their animals, including their 7 shining steeds, which were known throughout the town for their beauty and intelligence.
By Devin Dabney4 years ago in Horror
The Woman in Red
The townspeople all know of the spectre of darkness that blankets the lake. They’ve all heard the echoing melody that lures children to the edge of the dark water. Many children in the town have disappeared, last seen walking calmly into the waters that reach up to consume them, their bodies never recovered from the lake despite the efforts from the local law enforcement. Sometimes, there’s not even a splash. People, as humans do, have woven tales for generations. Some people claim to have seen a woman in black near the lake, is it a ghost that lures the children to the depths? A lake monster? As the skeptics would say, a lack of parental supervision that sends the children to their deaths? What supernatural force dwells beneath the obsidian currents of the Black Lake?
By Maggie Justice4 years ago in Horror
The Soft Wisper
As Michael looked into the night sky, he caught himself thinking about the previous keeper. There were quite a few stories about him, and what happened to him. No one really knew for sure, but it was something that made the Stoneyville Lighthouse a landmark of interest. Michael had heard many stories about the old man. Some say he disappeared, some that he retired. But, the most intriguing one by far, was that he heard voices, and went insane trying to figure out where they were coming from. On quiet nights like tonight, Michael would often hear soft whispers and creaks.
By Lani Derossett4 years ago in Horror
Paranormal Stories: Why the Mystics, Mediums, and Skeptics were so creepily acceptable of them
Christmas Eve was customarily an opportunity to recount startling stories around the hearth. Furthermore, nineteenth-century scholars were fearsomely proficient at taking advantage of a universe of squeaking flooring planks, unpleasant workers … and gas lights that caused mind flights.
By Deana Contaste4 years ago in Horror
The Truth About (Vampire) Bats
[Author's Note: At University (in the early 2000's), I took a Sociology class on the myth and symbolism of Witchcraft, and as part of the class, I ended up writing a paper on the mythology and folklore of vampires, which then lead me into a paid gig writing vampire articles for a while. So I've decided to share these articles of vampire myth and folklore here ~ C ]
By Caitlin McColl4 years ago in Horror
A Monster To Choose
Deep water, the fear of many people. Even some people who never saw horror in it still have this instinctive fear of it. It’s partly because of it’s darkness. We can’t see what it hides. Like a thick curtain hiding mysteries. Both of them can hide beauty, but it’s not the possible beauty we fear. We fear that underneath the black curtain is hiding even more darkness. Eternal obscurity that we can’t run from. A shadow that will lead us to an eternal night.
By Calie Judy Brooks4 years ago in Horror
