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 House That Listened
I never thought I’d go back. Not after what happened the summer I turned fifteen. But you know how some places stick with you, like a song you can't forget, or a dream that won’t let go?
By Article Writer Ridoy10 months ago in Horror
The way of the fish
No one really liked Gary. He was the kind of guy who brought tuna salad to a sauna and didn’t see the problem. Still, when he invited his coworkers to his remote lakeside cabin for a “fish-based wellness retreat,” they all said yes—mostly out of fear he’d bring a tuna into the office again. The guests included: - Janelle, who once maced Gary for trying to high-five her while holding a raw trout. - Marcus, who hadn’t spoken to Gary since “the guppy incident” of 2022. - And Tina, who had no idea who Gary was but heard the words “free Airbnb” and “outdoor hot tub” and was halfway into her swimsuit before she even finished reading the email.
By E. hasan10 months ago in Horror
Varosha: The Ghost Town of Cyprus – Haunted by the Shadows of War
The Spookiest Ghost Town in the World: The Haunted History of Varosha, Cyprus Varosha, which was once a booming resort town in Famagusta, Cyprus, is now the spookiest and emptiest place on earth. Evacuated in 1974 when the Turkish army invaded Cyprus, this ghost town has remained stuck in time for almost 50 years, its decaying streets and devastated buildings bearing witness to tragedy, loss, and lost spirits.
By Kyrol Mojikal10 months ago in Horror
The Silence Between Notes
When Aanya was twelve years old, the world was silent. Since she was born deaf, she never heard her father play his old violin or the trees rustling. She did, however, still have feelings. Aanya felt everything more deeply than most—through vibrations in the floor, the movement of lips, the warmth in her mother’s smile.
By Snigdha Ahmed 10 months ago in Horror
One Night. One Rule. And One Secret Too Many.
Emily thought it was just a simple babysitting job. One night. One rule. But the mansion she entered held secrets darker than she could imagine. A cursed legacy. A child lost to time. And a bloodline she couldn't escape.
By Gift Abotsi 10 months ago in Horror
The Patient in Room 13
Prologue: The Midnight Admission St. Ignatius Hospital - Classified Admission Log *"12:14 AM - Male Caucasian, severe radiation-type burns (pattern matches 1945 Trinity test subjects). Delivered by unmarked military vehicle. Patient screaming in backwards English until sedation. Notable anomalies:
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Lighthouse Keeper's Last Log
Prologue: The Storm Warning US Coast Guard Bulletin - October 28, 1987 "Hurricane-force winds expected off Blackwater Point. All vessels seek immediate harbor. Lighthouse Station 17 manned by Keeper Elias Hargrove (62), 28-year veteran."
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Voices in the Walls
Prologue: The First Scratch Property Inspection Report - 114 Sycamore Lane "Minor settling cracks in drywall. Unexplained copper wiring found inside walls (possible early radio experiment?). Strong recommendation: DO NOT REMOVE WALLPAPER IN MASTER BEDROOM." [last line heavily redacted]
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Sleep Experiment
Prologue: The Declassified Files Project HYPNOS Final Report (Redacted) - 1947 *"Subject Group A exhibited remarkable cognitive function at 240 hours without sleep. By 336 hours, all displayed:
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Last Train to Nowhere
Prologue: The 11:59 PM Metro Transit Security Footage Transcript Date: 10/31/23 - Camera 14B - 23:59:17 [Unidentified male, late 20s, staggers onto Platform 7]
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Photograph That Aged Backwards
Prologue: The Estate Sale Black Creek Gazette - June 12, 1932 "Search continues for missing Eleanor Pritchett, 12. Witnesses report seeing the girl wading near Miller's Bend before..." [clipping torn]
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror
The Shadows Beneath Blackwater
Prologue: The First Dive (Diver's Camera Footage Transcript) Timestamp 14:32:11 [Camera shows Carl Henderson adjusting his gear. Laughter. Distorted gurgling as light catches something massive moving below.]
By Majid Masood10 months ago in Horror