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.

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By Aman Saxena11 months ago in Horror
The Ghosts Of A Disaster. Top Story - March 2025.
Andrei Kharsukhov, a nuclear scientist at the University of Buffalo, had a horrifyingly terrifying experience while working at the Chernobyl power plant in 1997. He saw someone shouting for assistance while he was there, and he reported hearing them.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
Love Beyond the Grave
Chapter 1: The Haunted Past In the quaint town of Maplewood, nestled between rolling hills and ancient forests, there lay an old mansion that had long been forgotten by its inhabitants. The townsfolk spoke of strange occurrences surrounding the dilapidated estate, where ivy-clad walls whispered secrets of a time long passed. Its reputation as a haunted house kept curious eyes at bay, making it the perfect place for adventurous teens, but none dared to stay for long.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror
10 Creepiest Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True. Content Warning.
Urban legends have been passed down for generations—spine-chilling tales meant to thrill, scare, and sometimes warn. While most of these stories are pure fiction, some have horrifying real-life origins. Here are ten urban legends that shockingly turned out to be true.
By Copper 11 months ago in Horror
The Eternal Silence of Aokigahara: Japan’s Forest of Lost Voices
At the foot of Mount Fuji lies Japan's Aokigahara Forest which is littered with caves and jagged volcanic rocks and is beautiful yet haunting. The dense sprawling trees that makes it a magnificent place to be, earned it the name Jukai(" Sea of Trees"). But the dense trees has tragic associations as “Suicide Forest” where a large number of people infact choose to end their lives. Its association with death is countered by one’s modern day fame, intertwined with core legends, geological wonders, strange happenings, history and its mythology.
By Kyrol Mojikal11 months ago in Horror
Five Feet Apart
The story of Five Feet Apart is a poignant tale of love, resilience, and the heartbreaking reality of living with cystic fibrosis (CF). The narrative revolves around two teenagers, Stella Grant and Will Newman, whose love blossoms within the sterile confines of a hospital — a love constrained by the life-threatening necessity of staying physically distant.
By MOHAMMED NAZIM HOSSAIN11 months ago in Horror
The Real Story Of Jack The Ripper
Forensic experts have identified Jack the Ripper, the London serial murderer who haunted the streets over a century ago. Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish barber and key police suspect, was identified by genetic testing this week. However, detractors argue that the evidence is insufficient to conclude this case.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
10 Creepypasta Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
1. The Russian Sleep Experiment One of the most famous and disturbing creepypasta stories, "The Russian Sleep Experiment" tells of a gruesome Soviet-era experiment where test subjects were kept awake for fifteen days using a stimulant gas. The results? Madness, self-mutilation, and horrifying revelations about the true nature of human consciousness. The graphic descriptions of the test subjects’ final states make this story truly unforgettable.
By TheSomeone11 months ago in Horror
The Controversy Surrounding Creepypasta and Real-Life Incidents. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Rise of Creepypasta and Its Dark Influence Creepypasta originated as digital-age folklore, with anonymous users sharing unsettling stories across forums like 4chan, Reddit, and Creepypasta Wiki. Unlike traditional horror fiction, these stories often present themselves as real experiences, blurring the lines between fact and fiction. The immersive nature of creepypasta makes it all the more terrifying, and in some cases, dangerously influential.
By TheSomeone11 months ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Time-Traveling Stock Market Genius. Content Warning.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around because today we’re diving into a mystery so bizarre, so mind-bending, that even your most skeptical uncle who ‘does his own research’ will have a hard time explaining it away.
By EchoTales11 months ago in Horror
The Real Story Of Candyman
The actual tale of Candyman while facing the horrible daily reality of poverty, police neglect, and narcotics that had afflicted Black Chicagoans for decades.
By TheNaeth11 months ago in Horror
The Echoes of the Forgotten
It had always been there, looming on the edge of town—a forgotten relic that stood against time, both defiant and weary. Holloway House. No one spoke of it, but everyone knew its name. The locals called it “the cursed house,” and as a child, I always wondered why. My grandmother would tell me to steer clear, her voice trembling with a strange fear. She had her own story about the place, but no one dared to ask for details. To my young mind, it was simply a story—a spooky legend like the ones you tell around a campfire.
By Joysi11 months ago in Horror