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.

I Didn’t Know This One Moment Would Haunt Me Forever
I Didn’t Know This One Moment Would Haunt Me Forever BY: Khan I used to believe that life only changed during big events—graduations, weddings, tragedies you could see coming from miles away. But I was wrong. Sometimes life shifts in a single second, in one careless moment, and you don’t even realize you’re walking into the memory that will follow you for the rest of your life.
By Khan about a month ago in Horror
“The Tree That Watches After Dark”. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
SECTION 1 — When Bhairavpur Held Its Breath At first glance, no one would ever believe that Bhairavpur hid such a deep terror inside its chest. In the morning, the village looked reborn—bathed in sunlight that made the golden tips of the paddy fields shimmer. Women laughed as they washed clothes at the pond. The smell of boiling milk drifted from the tea stalls. Cowbells rang as animals walked lazily down the dusty road. Children rode their bicycles to school, shouting and teasing each other.
By KHANHORRORabout a month ago in Horror
The Deep Web Biker Man: A Haunting Tale of the Unknown. Content Warning.
In the darkest corners of the internet, there are whispers of a chilling figure known as the “Deep Web Biker Man.” With a face perpetually hidden behind a mask, this figure has sparked curiosity and fear across the web. Known for his unsettling presence and cryptic videos, the Biker Man has become a focal point for creepy internet folklore, leaving many to wonder whether he is simply an urban legend or a terrifying real-life character who preys on the innocent.
By Amanullahabout a month ago in Horror
THE MURDERER IN THE HOUSE OF DEAD
The Shinko University Detective Association has only two members: President Akechi Kyousuke and member Hamura Yuzuru. They are known (self-proclaimed) as the detective couple Holmes and Watson of the school. And their main job is to solve mysteries (they see themselves) and practice their reasoning skills by observing random objects.
By HieuDinhabout a month ago in Horror
The Friend Who Never Existed: Are Your Memories Lying to You?
The human mind loves to pretend it’s reliable. We walk through life believing our memories are solid, unshakeable—like a personal library where every book is written exactly as it happened. But every now and then, a story appears that hits us like a cold hand on the back of the neck and reminds us how fragile our inner world really is.
By Amanullahabout a month ago in Horror
The Last Elevator Ride: The Unsettling Mystery of Elisa Lam
The strange thing about some mysteries is that they don’t start with a scream or a crime scene. They begin quietly, almost too quietly, and then grow into something no one can forget. The case of Elisa Lam is one of those stories—simple at the start, almost routine, and then suddenly so disturbing that Americans still revisit it years later, as if hoping this time the ending will change.
By The Insight Ledger about a month ago in Horror
THE WHISPERS IN THE WALLS OF THE BOY SCOUT CAMP
There are hauntings you can escape. Doors you can shut. Lights you can turn on. But what do you do when the thing watching you has no face? No form? No eyes? What do you do when the darkness itself decides to stand up?
By Veil of Shadowsabout a month ago in Horror
To Summon What They Should Not
The clock had slipped into Sunday morning three hours ago, with a heavy hanging full moon being the only light offered to the trio. Fog coasted the cemetery grounds, making each of their steps appear as if they were trudging through the dreary clouds. Holding the camera tight within her grasp, Nevaeh watched the pair of guys in front of her as they picked their way between the graves. They were far too chipper, far too eager, and far too disrespectful for this setting, but that nothing new.
By Connieabout a month ago in Horror
Wide World of Mystery: The Screaming Skull
Vincent Gardenia, last seen being fed to Audrey 2 in the camp cult musical classic remake of Little Shop of Horrors (1960), oddly titled Little Shop of Horrors (1986), starring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, Ellen Greene, John Candy, Bill Murray... and, well, you get it (but this is not the film I’m writing about). In 1973, Gardenia played Ollie in a little Dark Shadows-esque mini-thriller adapted from an old ghost story by F. Marion Crawford (the story had been adapted in 1958’s The Screaming Skull, which I reviewed long, long ago). The title has been used numerous times. Numerous. It’s a no-brainer.
By Tom Bakerabout a month ago in Horror
The House on Wrenbury Lane: The Case I Can’t Forget
When I entered the house on Wrenbury Lane, the first thing I noticed wasn’t the body—it was the gold bracelet on her wrist.
By DARK TALE CO. about a month ago in Horror
Slenderman - short story
Slenderman has always been a point of interest for me and my friends, a creepypasta we found entertaining starting all the way back in 2018. Inspired by the very real experiences I had where I'm from at dusk in the months preceding Christmas, when the sun dips low and the trees become brilliant shows of warm hues, this Slenderman story was my first creative writing piece I wrote as a freshman in high school. Enjoy :) Written in Fall 2025 as a freshman in high school.
By Chad McBroski2 months ago in Horror
SEASON 7 - Whispers from the Lantern: The Keeper's Lament
Chapter 13 "He... he is the lure," Evelyn said, her voice a low, strangled whisper. "He is the king. He is the master of the drowned. And he wants us to join his kingdom."
By Tales That Breathe at Night2 months ago in Horror