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.

The Woman in the Red Jacket
Travis was sure he was having a dream. It was the only way to explain why he was standing in his pajamas in the middle of a school playground. It was daytime, and there were no children or teachers. No cars drove by on the road outside of the schoolyard fence. There was not even a simple breeze.
By Emy Quinn7 months ago in Horror
She Wasn’t My Daughter—But Something Wearing Her Skin Was
The first time I noticed something off about my daughter, it was the way she blinked. Too slow. Like she had to remember how.
By Manisha James7 months ago in Horror
The Echo Code
The Echo Code (Best Horror Story of 2025) It started with a phone update. Version 13.4.2. A small patch pushed overnight. No flashy changes. Just some backend “audio enhancements,” according to the release notes. Most users didn’t notice anything different.
By Silas Blackwood7 months ago in Horror
The Black Widow House
I am now the proud owner of this Federal-style house and barn that was built two years before our country was born. Over time, it’s been added to and updated somewhat, but the original structure still stands. Of course, it’s not in move-in condition since the last resident died twenty years ago and the current occupants—spiders, bats in the attic, and a family of raccoons don’t perform maintenance. It will take time and money to restore, but I have plenty of both after winning the lottery.
By Mark Gagnon7 months ago in Horror
He Wrote a Book About Murder. It Was His Confession.
Fiction or Confession? In the quiet corridors of literary acclaim, one book stunned critics, readers, and law enforcement alike—not for its prose, but for what lay beneath its words.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Horror
The Teacher with a Secret Basement: A Small Town’s Chilling Truth
The Whisper Behind the Classroom Door In every small town, there's a story. A local legend passed in hushed tones at diners, whispered between sips of coffee, or murmured on late-night walks. For the quiet town of Brookville, that story began with a beloved high school teacher. Mr. Whitaker, the man with the warm smile, perfect penmanship, and an uncanny memory for every student’s name, was the picture of excellence in education. But beneath the surface—beneath his very feet—was a chilling secret that no one could have imagined.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Horror
Allergic to death . Content Warning.
Dr. Maya kamini didn’t believe in ghosts. But the way the patient in Room 409 died—it haunted her. A late October chill hung in the air, creeping into the fluorescent-lit corridors of St. Vincent’s Medical. The hospital never truly slept, but tonight, it seemed unusually still. Maya stood at the nurses’ station, flipping through the final case of her shift—"Leonardo Griggs", age 47, admitted for anaphylaxis after an unknown allergic reaction.
By E. hasan8 months ago in Horror
Trapped in the Attic: A Survivor’s Silent Screams
When Horror Becomes Reality You always think it won’t be you. You watch horror movies, point at the screen, and laugh—“Don’t go in there,” you say. “That’s how you die.” You think you know the rules. You think you know how to survive if you find yourself in a horror movie.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Horror
Voices from the Well: The Girl Who Spoke from the Grave
Why do girls take so long? It’s a question that’s been asked in viral shorts, memes, and endless jokes. But what if the answer wasn’t about vanity or indecision—but something far darker?
By olxia10 8 months ago in Horror
The Girl Behind the Curtain: A Sleepover Secret That Should've Stayed Buried
It was supposed to be just a harmless sleepover. Me, my little sister Kylie, and my two best friends: Alina and Jess. A Friday night filled with pizza, TikTok dances, and gossip under a pink star projector in my bedroom.
By Manisha James8 months ago in Horror
Voices from the Well: The Girl Who Spoke from the Grave . Content Warning.
Imagine a quiet village where every whisper is carried on the wind and even the oldest trees seem to guard untold secrets. Now imagine a voice—soft, sorrowful, unmistakably human—echoing from a place where no voice should come. That’s the legend of the girl in the well. It’s more than just a ghost story whispered in candlelight; it’s a haunting narrative that blends tragedy, mystery, and the unrelenting power of belief.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Horror
The Man in Apartment 413: A Real Urban Nightmare You’ll Wish You Never Read
I moved into the Tremont Apartments in downtown Chicago after a rough breakup and a job transfer—one of those half-renovated buildings where the charm is just code for peeling wallpaper and paper-thin walls.
By Manisha James8 months ago in Horror