supernatural

The hidden world of all things supernatural; a look inside witchcraft, spells, vexes, black magic and other spine-tingling supernatural phenomena.

5 Breaths
The creaking of the battered barn door echoed through the dimly lit space. Breathe caught between his lungs, the moldy scent in the air lapping against his tongue. He’s been crouched between the wooden pillar and pile of hay for so long that his knees had started to harden into the position.
By Connie2 years ago in Horror
Pathogen: Ch. 12
Marnie rolled the car up to Bianca's house a little after seven. It was chugging on fumes by then, all but collapsing like a cartoon in the wide, circular driveway. She didn't see any other cars except for Bianca's SUV, which was a relief. Wrestling a zombie from one vehicle to another would be hard enough without Bianca's parents around to witness it. Marnie glanced into the back seat cautiously, hesitating before cutting the engine. Zombie Trevor had passed out again - thank goodness - looking very serene in his nest of beef stick wrappers and empty jerky bags. Once she was sure he wouldn't wake up and wig out, she turned the car off with a heavy sigh. The second she did, the front door of Bianca's house swung open.
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in Horror
salem witch trials: A wound that is still infected . Content Warning.
In the frostbitten shadows of 1692, a small Puritan town in Massachusetts descended into madness. Salem, once a quiet settlement built on devout Christian faith and order, became the scene of one of the most chilling episodes in American history—the Salem Witch Trials. Over the course of just a year, paranoia gripped the community like a vice, and the line between reality and nightmare dissolved.
By E. hasan2 years ago in Horror
The Last Message in Room 304. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Part 1: The Return It had been two years since Jamie left the motel. Two years since Lily vanished, since the message on the mirror, and since the cold silence swallowed the hallway outside Room 304.
By The 1%2 years ago in Horror
The Mystery of the Moon's "Three-Eyed Female Corpse"
Among humanity's explorations of the cosmos, the legend of the Moon's "three-eyed female corpse" remains one of the most controversial topics. This story, blending science fiction and mysticism, begs the question: How much of it is rooted in scientific fact? Let us dissect this decades-old urban legend from multiple perspectives. I. Empirical Findings from Scientific Exploration Since the mid-20th century, lunar exploration has been continuous. From the Soviet Union's *Luna* program to the U.S. *Apollo* missions and China's *Chang'e* project, the three major space powers have unveiled the Moon's mysteries through over 200 missions. Tens of thousands of high-resolution images and data confirm: 1. The lunar surface consists mainly of basalt plains and impact craters. 2. Temperature swings exceed 300°C, with no liquid water present. 3. The atmosphere is so thin it is practically a vacuum. In such extreme conditions, no life—let alone a well-preserved "three-eyed corpse"—could survive. II. Origins and Evolution of the Legend The "three-eyed female corpse" narrative first emerged in the 1970s, based on several unverified claims: 1. A secret *Apollo 20* mission 2. The discovery of an alien spacecraft on the far side of the Moon 3. The retrieval of extraterrestrial biological samples However, these theories contain glaring inconsistencies: - The *Apollo* program ended after *17* due to budget constraints. - All lunar mission footage is publicly available. - China's Chang'e 4 found no anomalies on the far side. III. Scientific Explanations and Critical Analysis 1. Image Authenticity: Alleged photos of the "corpse" show obvious signs of digital manipulation and poor resolution. 2. Biological Plausibility: Three-eyed anatomy lacks evolutionary precedent in vertebrates. 3. Preservation Conditions: Without atmospheric protection, organic matter would rapidly degrade under cosmic radiation. IV. Cultural and Psychological Underpinnings The endurance of this legend reflects humanity's romanticized view of space: 1. Projection of mythological archetypes (e.g., the Chinese deity *Erlang Shen*) onto space exploration. 2. Wishful thinking about extraterrestrial life. 3. Conspiratorial distrust of government transparency. Yet science reveals the Moon as a silent world, beautiful in its geological reality and role as Earth's natural satellite. Conclusion As *Chang'e 5* returns fresh lunar samples and NASA's *Artemis* program prepares for new crewed missions, we must approach such tales with rationality. The universe's true mysteries lie not in fabricated alien stories but in unanswered scientific questions. As astronomer Carl Sagan noted, *"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."* Without conclusive proof, the "three-eyed female corpse" remains confined to science fiction.
By Andy Car2 years ago in Horror
Twilight Zone: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1961)
I should preface this essay by recounting an amusing incident from when I was fifteen or sixteen years old. I was touring, of all places, Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., when, as I walked the pathways through the headstones, I looked over at an old manse in the distance—a place I didn’t know at the time was Robert E. Lee’s house—and saw what I took to be a woman in a Victorian dress standing out front. My vision must have been very sharp in those days, as I could see that she was smiling. I suddenly felt a little uneasy. Was this a ghost I was seeing? Could anyone else see her? Foolish, I know. I later found out it was just a costumed tour guide, but her image has stuck with me all these decades. It is an image reminiscent of Farquhar’s wife in the film I review below.
By Tom Baker2 years 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 2 years ago in Horror
Whispers of Elderglen
Elderglen was a long-forgotten village tucked away in the woods, surrounded by unknown hills. No one remembered when it was built, or who had lived there. The majority of people in the towns nearby said that it had always been abandoned—just a collection of crooked cottages, sagging barns, and a crumbling, ivy-covered church tower. But there were whispers.
By Snigdha Ahmed 2 years ago in Horror
The Hollow Street House
They said that the house on Hollow Street was cursed. No one had lived there for nearly thirty years. Its porch sagged with age, and its windows were empty, watching eyes. The locals told tales of screams at night, lights that flickered by themselves, and shadows that moved without anyone being there. However, Daniel, then seventeen, was against ghost stories. When his family moved to town, the old Hollow house was the only one they could afford. The rumors were laughed off by his parents. His father stated, "Just old wood creaking." "Houses do not spook people." However, as soon as they moved in, Daniel realized that something was wrong. On the first night, as he unpacked boxes in his room, he felt cold air against his neck, though the windows were shut. He turned quickly, but no one was there. Then he heard it—a faint tapping sound from inside the walls.
By Snigdha Ahmed 2 years 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 2 years ago in Horror
The Whispers in Room 313
Rain came down in sheets as Aryan alighted from the auto-rickshaw, his bag damp and his shoes squelching on the dirty puddles. He had reached his new school in a small town, a long way from the city where he had lived hitherto. The single room he could manage was in the school's extremely old hostel—a building that didn't appear as though it had been cared for in years.
By Sourove Kumar2 years ago in Horror
American Psycho
For the 25th anniversary of her satirical thriller "American Psycho," director Mary Harron expressed deep bewilderment while speaking with Letterboxd Journal. She noted how truly perplexing it is to see "Wall Street Bros" regarding her film's main character, Patrick Bateman—a sociopathic New York City investment banker and serial killer (played by Christian Bale)—as an idol. As GQ magazine proclaimed a few years ago: "TikTok’s toxic worshipping of Patrick Bateman is another sign young men are lost." Harron further stated, "I’m always so mystified by it. I don’t think that [co-writer Guinevere Turner] and I ever expected it to be embraced by Wall Street bros, at all. That was not our intention. So, did we fail? I’m not sure why [it happened], because Christian’s very clearly making fun of them… But, people read the Bible and decide that they should go and kill a lot of people. People read ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ and decide to shoot the president. American Psycho” director Mary Harron marked the 25th anniversary of her satirical thriller by speaking to Letterboxd Journal about how puzzling it is to see “Wall Street bros” idolizing Patrick Bateman, the sociopathic New York City investment banker and serial killer played by Christian Bale in her film. As GQ magazine proclaimed a few years ago: “TikTok’s toxic worshipping of Patrick Bateman is another sign young men are lost.” “I’m always so mystified by it,” Harron said. “I don’t think that [co-writer Guinevere Turner] and I ever expected it to be embraced by Wall Street bros, at all. That was not our intention. So, did we fail? I’m not sure why [it happened], because Christian’s very clearly making fun of them… But, people read the Bible and decide that they should go and kill a lot of people. People read ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ and decide to shoot the president.”
By Rimon2 years ago in Horror