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 Whisper of Shadows
The Whisper of Shadows In the sleepy hours of dusk, when the sky blushed in bruised purples and oranges, the old manor on the outskirts of Westvale took on a life of its own. It was in this uncanny twilight that young Lila first encountered the inexplicable—a haunting presence that would forever alter the contours of her reality.
By Tales That Breathe at Night9 months ago in Horror
Shadows in the Sacred: The Haunted Legacy of Laos’ Ban Pak Ou Caves
The Spooky Past of Ban Pak Ou Caves, Laos Situated where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet, 25 kilometers north of Luang Prabang, are the Ban Pak Ou Caves, a labyrinth of religious wonder and spooky legend. These caves' limestones—divided into Tham Ting (lower cave) and Tham Theung (upper cave)—are famous not only for the thousands of Buddha images but also for being two of the spookiest locations in Laos. Let us visit their diverse history and the ghostly stories surrounding them.
By Kyrol Mojikal9 months ago in Horror
"The Fisherman Under the Moonlight: A Night We Never Returned From"
It was the early 2000s. The kind of time when life was less difficult, and enterprises weren’t captured on phones but carved in memory. One chilly winter night, my two closest friends—Rafiq, Salam—and I chosen to go night angling by the stream, a few kilometers from our town, Jangliya. We had done this some time recently, endless times. But this night… this night was different.
By Kevin Hudson9 months ago in Horror
The Girl in the Mirror.
**The House on Blackthorn Hill** There was a house on Blackthorn Hill that no one dared to enter. For decades, it stood in eerie silence—its windows like empty eye sockets and its walls covered in creeping ivy. The villagers believed it was cursed. Some said they heard screams at night, others swore they saw figures in the windows long after sunset.
By Tahir9 months ago in Horror
Don't Look Under the Bed: 5 Short Horror Stories That'll Haunt You
I have no better thing to love than horror stories. Adrenaline! The thrill of fear! If you know me then you would know how much I adore sharing spooky stories, particularly at a sleepover with my friends. What I loved the most were the short anthologies that I gathered online when I was a child, and I figured it would be fun to share these stories with the world. Up until now, whenever I retell these tales to individuals, they never fail to astonish me so, here are five of some of my most favored short frightening tales!
By Turjo Mia10 months ago in Horror
The Room That Wasn't There
I arrived at the Briarwood Inn just after sunset, the sky purple- and orange-bruised. It was an older hotel at the edge of the woods, far from the highway — perfect for a couple of days of quiet and writing. I had booked Room 104, a corner room with a view into the woods.
By Turjo Mia10 months ago in Horror
Between Sacred Stones and Silent Screams: The Haunted Soul of Wat Sisaket
The Ghostly Past of Wat Sisaket: Lao's Spiritual Mystery Deep in the center of Vientiane, Wat Sisaket is a legacy to Laos' violent past and spiritual heritage. Built in 1818 on the orders of King Anouvong (Sethathirath V), this temple is the oldest surviving Buddhist structure in the capital, having escaped destruction by a hair's breadth during the Siamese invasion of 1827. Its unusual Siamese-influenced design—featuring a five-tiered roof and a cloistered courtyard—likely spared it the same fate as neighboring temples, which were reduced to rubble. It is today revered not only for its history but also for its notoriety as one of the most haunted locations in Laos, where the specters of the past whisper along its dimly lit passages.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
The Smiling Man:A Glimpse into the Darkness Behind the Smile.. AI-Generated.
In the vast realm of internet horror and urban folklore, few figures evoke the same eerie fascination as The Smiling Man. This enigmatic being has carved out a spooky place in contemporary mythology. It is neither a ghost nor a demon, and it is neither entirely human nor overtly supernatural. Originating from a now-famous account shared online, The Smiling Man walks the razor-thin line between reality and nightmare — and it's that ambiguity which makes him unforgettable.
By Ashfaque Mahmud 🇧🇩10 months ago in Horror
Haunted Dolls: Stories of Horror and Mystery
Introduction : Dolls—Although they are innocent playmates of children, there are some that make you shiver just by looking at them. Their eyes seem so alive that they could speak at any moment! These dolls with their unwavering gaze are not only childhood memories, but also occupy a strange and sometimes frightening place in human culture. Among the countless dolls that have been made over the centuries, some have gained such notoriety—not for their perfect craftsmanship, but for the terrifying stories that surround them.
By The Unknown Files10 months ago in Horror
Mysterious Red Sari Spirit & Haunted Tamarind Tree
The incident happened with his elder uncle, but at the request of Tapas Bhai, we are keeping his elder uncle’s name confidential. The time frame of this incident was around 1994 or 1995. During that period, the Bila (wetland) would have a lot of water in the rainy season. One day, Tapas Bhai’s uncle brought a kind of item made from palm leaves, called “Kunda” in the village language. He had gone to cut grass and also to collect Kachuri leaves and similar things for the cows’ feed. While bringing back those things for feeding the cows, there is a place near Baktarpur Bila. This place is, well, how should I put it, an area with trees, a homestead-like place. There stands a Hijal tree there. When his uncle was returning, he sat down under that Hijal tree to rest for a while. While resting absentmindedly, he broke a branch off that Hijal tree. After resting, he normally returned home. Once home, he fed the cows the grass and Kachuri leaves he had collected. Everything seemed fine, but that very night, the uncle suddenly started acting mad. He began speaking incoherently, did not want to stay indoors, and left the house. He scolded his family members and spoke nonsense to everyone. No one was able to hold him back—one person alone couldn’t restrain him, and even many together could not. He left the house. The uncle felt as if something had possessed or affected him in a bad way. When that negative force acted upon him, he felt as if someone was sitting on him, his chest became heavy, and it felt like a heavy stone was placed on his chest. He could hardly speak properly. This problem lasted similarly for about five to six days and then went away. He became completely normal, and everything—his words, behavior, and actions—were perfectly fine. About a month after this incident, the problem started again. One day, suddenly, the uncle couldn’t be found anywhere. No one could find him, and everyone started searching all around for him.
By Lily10 months ago in Horror
The House That Ate the Wind
“Where the breeze once whispered secrets, now silence screams.” Chapter I. The Windmill Hill In the remote countryside of southern France, near a forgotten hamlet called Vieux-Corbeau, stands a crumbling house on a hill—one the locals only refer to in hushed tones as La Maison du Vent. The House of the Wind.
By Tales That Breathe at Night10 months ago in Horror
The Letter Envelope
Deep in the forest, there was an old rest area - a state inspection bungalow that has been forgotten for a long time. I didn't live there anymore. Occasionally, the officials were on duty overnight, but were never willing to work. Locals whispered the story - from what moved in the dark to characters that arrived without a sender. However, most of them released them as village superstitions. Ten years ago, a government official named Arup Sarkar was to spend the night on his official job. Aap was a wise man. He didn't believe in a ghost, a ghost, or something supernatural. When locals warned him, he smiled politely and shook it.
By Sajid Ahmed10 months ago in Horror