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.

Inugami of Japan
Dogs. Woof. Man's best friend. At least, that's a phrase used to describe them, a phrase that goes back to at least Prussia in the mid-1700s with Frederick the Great. Every culture around the world has its unique perspective on domesticated animals, and nearly everyone is likely to have encountered a dog at some point in their lives. Dogs live on every continent except Antarctica, and recent estimates put their total population at around 1 billion.
By J.A. Hernandez4 years ago in Horror
Title: Aokigahara: Exploring Japan's Haunted Suicide Forest
Deep in the heart of Japan lies a forest like no other. A place of haunting beauty and eerie silence, a place where the spirits of the dead seem to linger. This is Aokigahara, the Suicide Forest, a place where lost souls come to end their pain.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj4 years ago in Horror
Haunted Asylum Exploration - Horror story
The abandoned asylum sat on the outskirts of town, its once grand architecture now crumbling and decayed. It was said that the asylum had been closed for over fifty years, but its haunted reputation remained as strong as ever. The locals spoke in hushed whispers of the ghostly apparitions that roamed the halls and the tortured screams that could be heard echoing through the empty rooms at night.
By Jeno Treshan 4 years ago in Horror
The Last Mayor of Edan
The Last Mayor of Edan It all began with the closing of the Walmart. The Walmart was not the catalyst for the death of Eden, but it was the final death throes of a dying town.
By Joshua Campbell4 years ago in Horror
Creeping Fog Story - Horror story
As the sun began to set on the small town of Millfield, a thick, creeping fog started to settle in. It seemed to seep out of every nook and cranny, spreading like an insidious disease throughout the quiet streets. People started to lock their doors and shut their windows, wary of the strange mist that was rolling in.
By Jeno Treshan 4 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Painting - Horror story
In the heart of the bustling city, there was an old museum, which held a collection of rare and ancient artifacts. The museum had been open for over a century, and it was known for its unique collection of artwork, including a mysterious painting that had been shrouded in legend and mystery for generations.
By Jeno Treshan 4 years ago in Horror
Shadow seen in apartment - Horror story
It was a typical Monday morning when Sarah woke up to the sound of her phone ringing. She groggily reached for her phone, expecting it to be her boss calling to remind her of a meeting. Instead, it was her friend Jess.
By Jeno Treshan 4 years ago in Horror
Haunted Dollhouse - Horror story
There was a house at the end of the street that everyone in the neighbourhood avoided. The overgrown weeds in the yard, broken windows, and crooked shutters gave the appearance of a house that had been abandoned for years. However, the truth was that it was still inhabited, but not by the living.
By Jeno Treshan 4 years ago in Horror
10 Unsettling Blood-Curdling Myths and Legends from Japan
Japan has a long and proud history, and one that is rich in folklore, myths, and legends, some of which are perhaps some of the most disturbing and terrifying to be found anywhere on Earth. And if you like such morose and macabre accounts, then a great many of the legends of Japan will be of morbid interest to you. Here are just ten of them.
By Shadow Man4 years ago in Horror
10 Eerie Ghost Cities Left Behind by the Soviet Union
When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, it left behind many remnants of its existence. The ex-Soviet states are dotted with abandoned villages, mines, factories, and sometimes even whole cities.Here are 10 of the most interesting ghost cities the Soviet Union left behind.RELATED: TOP 10 HORRIFYING FACTS ABOUT THE SOVIET UNION
By Shadow Man4 years ago in Horror
Horror Hide and Seek: A Terrifying Tale of a Camping Trip Gone Wrong
The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and the distant sound of crickets echoed in the darkness. Six friends, all in their early twenties, had decided to spend a weekend camping in the woods. As night fell, they sat around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories.
By Arish Ali 4 years ago in Horror
The Companion
For the first time going away from my city, my mother, father, siblings, and beloved grandmother The thought was haunting, but there was also freedom in a way.
By ayesha adeel4 years ago in Horror