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 Real Haunted Story Of Hospital del Tórax de Terassa
The ghost of this spooky hospital has been rumored for years. Strange events and unexplained sightings claim this hospital is haunted.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
Seville Cathedral Legends
1. With its Gothic spires and labyrinthine halls, the Seville Cathedral may be a dismal refuge where you can hear whispers and see mysterious shadows. This beautiful edifice has housed mystery and tragic folktales for generations. Gather around to hear Seville Cathedral's worst tales as the sun sets and dark shadows cover the cobblestones. Locals whisper about the Ghostly Guardian, a quiet sentry who guards Seville Cathedral's sacred halls, during stormy nights when the wind howls through Sevilla's small streets. This figure with a flowing, torn cloak and old armor is thought to represent a medieval knight's restless soul. The witnesses saw him glide through the shadows, his armor clinking slightly as he moved from one darkened church to another, his eyes ever-watchful. Some have seen him kneeling in devotion at the high altar, his ghostly figure glowing silver. He was a brilliant builder who dedicated his life to the cathedral. His spirit persisted after becoming sick before finishing his masterwork. Not even death could break his attachment to his beloved land. The Ghostly Guardian protects the cathedral from visible and invisible perils with his unending vigil.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
Echoes of the Veil
Chapter 1: The Forgotten House Nestled in the sleepy town of Raven Hollow, an old mansion stood abandoned for decades. Locals whispered tales of its haunted past and the tragic love story of Elizabeth, a beautiful woman whose life was cut short by an untimely death. The house was covered in vines, the windows were shattered, and the paint was peeling, but it was a fascinating sight for those brave enough to venture closer.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror
The Cursed Road of Kuldhara Village
It was a sweltering afternoon in the Thar Desert, with the sun casting a blinding glow over the endless stretch of golden sand. I had been traveling for hours, my car bouncing along the uneven dirt road, when I first heard about Kuldhara—a long-forgotten village, abandoned centuries ago, that was rumored to be cursed. It was a place I had always wanted to visit, intrigued by the stories of strange sounds in the night and eerie apparitions seen by those brave enough to venture close. The locals, though, warned me to stay away, their faces pale with fear whenever the village was mentioned.
By Joysi11 months ago in Horror
The Shadows of Bhangarh Fort
It was a moonless night in Rajasthan, the air heavy with the dust of the desert. I had always been fascinated by the stories of haunted places in India, and when the opportunity arose to visit Bhangarh Fort, one of the most notorious haunted locations in the country, I couldn’t resist. Locals in nearby villages spoke of the fort with fear, warning me to stay away after dark, for once the sun dipped below the horizon, the fort was said to come alive with whispers, shadows, and ghosts.
By Mukun11 months ago in Horror
The Legend of Iromuji Village
There were three best friends who shared an odd coincidence—they all had the same first name. Well, almost. Mia, Maya, and Mei had been inseparable since college. After years of grinding away at work, they finally decided to reward themselves with a trip.
By iamsoscare11 months ago in Horror
Babi Ngepet: The Wealth-Stealing Pig Demon of Indonesian Folklore
Babi Ngepet: The Stealing Pig Demon of Indonesian Mythology Among the rich variety of Indonesian legend, few creatures capture the imagination—and challenge the conscience—quite so vividly as Babi Ngepet, a Javanese monster. Rendered as "Pig Demon" or "Wealth-Stealing Pig," the beast is the personification of greed's danger and the dark fascination of illicit magic. Its word-of-mouth legend over centuries is entertainment and moral parable in one, and it addresses what is wished for and dreaded in society.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
The Last Breath of Winter
The first chapter: dug into hers. “Then listen closely, for my time is short.” On a frozen lake, his voice was like ice breaking apart. He told her of his love for Evelyn, the woman he had planned to marry. But their love had been forbidden by Evelyn’s cruel father, Lord Whitmore, who feared Aidan’s humble status would ruin their family name. Whitmore had locked Evelyn up on the night of their elopement and lured Aidan into the storm with a letter she had written. Aidan had wandered into the blizzard, betrayed and heartbroken, his breath taken away by the harsh winter. The third chapter is Love and Horror. The thought sent a chill down Asha's spine. “But… if you’re here, does that mean Evelyn is still alive?”
By Afia Sikder11 months ago in Horror
Old Men, Long Shadows, and the Lingering Dead
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By Tom Baker11 months ago in Horror
Let's Take a Walk Through These Haunted Woods
Do you like taking a quiet and reflective walk through the woods? Do you enjoy hearing the melodic chirps of songbirds and hearing the breeze rustle the leaves?
By Jasmine Aguilar11 months ago in Horror
A Love Letter Written in Tears of Blood
A Love Letter Written in Tears of Blood It was a dark and silent night. An old, abandoned mansion stood alone under the pale moonlight. The tall iron gate cast long shadows on the ground as a cold wind rustled through the trees. A single flickering lantern inside barely illuminated the crumbling walls, its glow trembling as if afraid of the darkness around it.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Horror
The Haunting of an Unclaimed Child
The story I'm about to share with you is a very sensitive one, so sensitive that we are obligated to conceal some of the locations involved. The person who sent us this story, we are also obligated to conceal his name. He is from the Goyalabazar area of Osmaninagar Thana in Sylhet district. He is a police constable, but currently, he is working at Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) 2. As you can understand, since we've said the story is sensitive, it has some connection to the law. Let's get to the story. When this incident happened to him, he told some of his batchmates, but they were reluctant to believe it. And it's very rare to find people who believe such things in the police force. Still, two or three of his batchmates were able to grasp the situation somewhat. Those two or three batchmates believed that something like this had actually happened to him. When the incident occurred, he was working in the police force. The incident happened sometime in 2023, on June 8th, 2023, he was transferred from Sylhet to a police investigation center in Habiganj district of the Sylhet division. If I mention the name of the investigation center, those who travel the Sylhet route, who have to go through Habiganj, will recognize the place and understand which investigation center it is. That's why I'm not mentioning it. And the day the incident started, the date was November 19th, 2023. On that day, an Urs Mahfil (Sufi saint's death anniversary celebration) was taking place in front of their police investigation center, and a large fair was also organized for the occasion. He wasn't on duty at that time; he had gone there with his batchmates to hang out. Suddenly, the Munshi (clerk) of his investigation center... Who are Munshis? Munshis are those who work at various investigation centers or police stations to write down cases or write applications. Sometimes someone from within the police force does this work, or sometimes someone from outside is given this responsibility.
By Lily11 months ago in Horror