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 Widow's Call. Top Story - January 2024.
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. Percy obscured the foreground, followed by Donaghue, and finally myself in the rear. We rocked in the belly of a merchant vessel bound for the Royal coast; the mirror was the first piece of cargo stumbled upon in our pursuit of transport treasure.
By Zack Graham4 years ago in Horror
The psychic powers
Plot A person discovers they've psychic powers, but they soon realize that they're being hunted by an evil force that wants to use their powers for its own purposes.
By AshDream_Story4 years ago in Horror
Scientific experiments gone wrong
Dr. Rebecca Harris was a splendid researcher, quite possibly of the most brilliant brain in her field. She had forever been intrigued by utilizing science to work on the world, to improve life for everybody. Thus, when she was moved toward by a gathering of financial backers who needed to subsidize her most recent undertaking, she seized the opportunity.
By Dasamukha4 years ago in Horror
The Phantasmagoric Castle
When I was a child, I had a recurring dream that always left me feeling unsettled. In the dream, I found myself wandering through a misty forest with no clear destination in mind. The trees were tall and imposing, their branches reaching up towards the sky like skeletal fingers.
By M Bilal Anayat4 years ago in Horror
The scary broken mirror
Jenna wandered through the crowded antique market, eyes scanning the wares for something special. And then she saw it: a stunning antique mirror with a delicate filigree frame. Jenna approached it tentatively, almost reverently, and traced her fingers over the intricate design. As she gazed into the glass, she felt a strange sense of connection to the past, to the people who had gazed into this mirror before her. Jenna knew she had to have it, and so she carefully lifted it from its place and carried it home with a sense of excitement and anticipation, eager to see what secrets the mirror might reveal.
By kamal 4 years ago in Horror
The Haunted Woods: A Terrifying Encounter with a Hermit
WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. It was a warm summer evening when I decided to take a walk through the woods behind my house. I had always enjoyed spending time in nature and the quiet serenity of the forest always helped to clear my mind. However, little did I know that this particular walk would be different than any other I had taken before.
By The Truth Speaks4 years ago in Horror
The Old Mansion
The old mansion on the hill had been abandoned for years, with rumors of strange happenings and mysterious deaths surrounding it. But when the Johnson family moved in, they didn't believe in any of that nonsense. After all, the price was right, and the house was big enough to accommodate their growing family.
By Mutahir Ahsan4 years ago in Horror
A scary night
The small town of Willow Creek was once a peaceful and idyllic place, where the sound of rustling leaves and chirping birds filled the air. But that all changed when the ghost of a young girl began to haunt the town. No one knows how she died, but her restless spirit now rambles the streets, searching for the one who wronged her. It's said that she seems like a spectral figure, with long dark hair and a worn-out white dress, and that those who encounter her are never the same again. This is the story of the ghost of Willow Creek, and the fright she brought to its residents.
By ALYANHussain4 years ago in Horror
The Silent Killer
It was a dark and stormy night when the small town of Maplewood was hit by a brutal murder. The victim was a young woman named Emily, who was found dead in her own home. The police had no leads and the case went cold for weeks.
By junaid mughal4 years ago in Horror
THE TOWER
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the countryside, there was a tall tower that stood out above all other buildings. It had been there for as long as anyone could remember, and no one knew who had built it or what its purpose was.
By wispo uganja4 years ago in Horror
The Mirror's Deception: A Reflection That Wasn't My Own
It was just an ordinary day when I woke up and headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth. As I stood in front of the mirror, I caught a glimpse of my reflection, but something was off. It took me a moment to realize that the person staring back at me wasn't me at all.
By junaid mughal4 years ago in Horror
"The Demon's Territory"
Five friends, Jacob, Sarah, Mike, Emily, and Alex, decided to go on a tour of a remote forest in the countryside. They had heard rumors of strange happenings in the area but dismissed them as mere rumors.
By Nouman4 years ago in Horror