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.

Every Night at 10 PM, the Footsteps Above Me Get Closer…
Every night at ten o'clock, Jonathan would turn off the TV on time, turn off all the lights, and lie quietly in bed. He lived on the top floor of an old apartment, the sixth floor, with no elevator. The house was left by his grandmother, old but quiet, and he always cherished this loneliness that belonged to him.
By Lucian9 months ago in Horror
The Haunted Journey - The Terrifying Architecture (Day Three)
Previous chapter, we left off with me being terrified by human-faced crab and deciding to head to the beach to clear my mind. Little did I know that I would be swept into blood-red seawater—no, it wasn't just seawater; it was composed entirely of blood. How could I possibly escape? Let's find out in this chapter.
By Aiden Wang9 months ago in Horror
Terrifying Holiday Trip: The Human-Faced Crab and the Blood-Red Waves (Day Two)
Last chapter, we left off with my decision to spend the holiday in Qinhuangdao. During the six- to seven-hour journey, I had a dream that eerily overlapped with reality. The sudden dark clouds, the desolate ruins, and the blood-red bedsheet in the hotel room. In a daze, I thought I saw a woman in a white dress with short hair staring at me from the ruins. Who was she? And what did that strange dream mean? Let's find out in this chapter.
By Aiden Wang9 months ago in Horror
3 Funny Zombie Cat Story
The Ghost Cats of Willow Hollow: A Purr-fectly Ridiculous Tale In Willow Hollow, where the oaks gossiped louder than nosy neighbors and moonlight made everything look like a B-movie set, kids had the weirdest bodyguards: ghost cats. These glowing furballs weren’t just knocking over spectral vases—they were bound by a catnip-sworn pact to protect the town’s children from things that go bump. Locals whispered about them over diner coffee, but it wasn’t until ten-year-old Lila Grayson moved in that things got hiss-terically wild.
By TheNaeth9 months ago in Horror
Red Riding Hood Dark Retelling: The Wolf’s Revenge Unveiled
Red Riding Hood's Roots The story of Red Riding Hood comes from old European tales. They teach right, wrong, and the cost of choices. Most versions are sweet, but the past is deep.
By Goutam Budh 9 months ago in Horror
The Housemaid
The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden: A Gripping Psychological Thriller You Can’t Put Down The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden is a captivating psychological thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With its unforgettable characters, unexpected twists, and a plot full of suspense, this book is perfect for fans of dark mysteries and psychological drama. Millie, the main character, finds herself in a dire situation, desperate for a fresh start. She’s a woman with a troubled past, struggling to find her place in the world. But what begins as a simple job quickly spirals into a nightmare filled with lies, betrayal, and shocking secrets.
By Muhammad Hayat9 months ago in Horror
Leeches & Lunacy: When Medicine Was More Murderous Than the Malady
I. Introduction: A Dance with Death in the Doctor's Office The odor of jasmine incense had always brought Padma a certain peace, but on this day, it only served to intensify the metallic taste of fear in the village healer's hut. Padma's grandmother, Amma, was lying on a woven mat, with a deeper set of lines on her face than the normal wrinkles of old age, infused with a sickly yellow tinge that Padma worried about more than she would ever disclose. Amma's joints ached and her bones felt brittle; their local Vaidya, who commanded respect and fear not only as a healer but also as a powerful man in the village, had confidently diagnosed "vata", or an imbalance of air. How did he cure it? Raktamokshana, or bloodletting.
By hiteshsinh solanki9 months ago in Horror
🌸 Spring Is Lovely This Time of Year
I used to think spring was my favorite season. There's something about it — the slow, heavy thaw of winter, the way color creeps back into the world. Crocuses pushing through the dirt. Trees trembling with blossoms. It was always perceived as a promise. A second chance.
By Ahmed Rayhan9 months ago in Horror
Legend of the Night at the Old Bridge
In my village, there is an old bridge that is said to be cursed. People say that if you cross it after midnight, you'll hear the sound of steps following behind you - even though there's no one there.
By Soralee9 months ago in Horror
Strange portraits
In a remote town, there stood an ancient manor. Once belonging to a wealthy merchant, the manor had long been abandoned, eroded by time and filled with an air of mystery and eeriness.
By Aiden Wang9 months ago in Horror
My experience with the hat man
When we can’t see what surrounds us, the fear of the unknown arises. We become vulnerable, anxious about potential dangers.
By Hollis9 months ago in Horror
Serbian Dancing Lady: Nightmare in the Streets
The Serbian Dancing Lady: Myth, Mystery, and Fear The "Serbian Dancing Lady" is one of the most bizarre and eerie phenomena to come out of recent internet urban legends. Emerging in early 2019 and resurfacing in 2023 with renewed intensity, the story captures the chilling intersection of folklore, viral media, and psychological fear.
By James Brock9 months ago in Horror