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.
Al Capone Haunts
Al Capone, a notorious American gangster during Prohibition, was closely linked to Alcatraz Island. Born in 1899, Capone led the Chicago Outfit, a powerful criminal organization involved in bootlegging and gambling during the 1920s. In 1931, he was convicted of income tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. His time at Alcatraz would become a defining chapter in his criminal career.
By Gareth Popovic9 months ago in Horror
Stingy Jack
Stingy Jack Doubtless, our stories were what drew him in. This was the first real Halloween after our town lifted the Covid restrictions, and most of us were taking advantage of it. My friends and I were probably a little too old to Trick or Treat, but it didn't really matter to us. We made some last-minute costumes and went out to join the kids, though I don't think any of them were fooled. We were thirteen, nearly ready for high school, but they filled our pillowcases nonetheless. Rich was some kind of cowboy, Hank a car crash victim with some red paint and a little makeup, and I had threw on a long cloak from my older sister's costume trunk and some fake vampire teeth to make me look particularly ghoulish and the three of us had hit the street.
By Joshua Campbell9 months ago in Horror
The Haunting of Ivy House: The Ghostly Push
In the quiet, picturesque town of Willow haven, nestled within a dense forest, there stood an old, ivy-covered mansion known as Ivy House. For generations, the mansion had intrigued and terrified the townsfolk. The house's history was rife with tales of tragedy and mystery, but the most chilling legend of all was the story of the "Ghostly Push."
By Aljon Pasilan9 months ago in Horror
The Haunting Melody
In the quiet town of Willowbrook, nestled deep within an ancient forest, a legend whispered among the townsfolk for generations. They spoke of the "Haunted Hollow," a place where darkness ruled and eerie occurrences were commonplace. Tales of unexplainable phenomena, ghostly apparitions, and an otherworldly melody that could send shivers down the bravest souls' spines had plagued the town for centuries.
By Aljon Pasilan9 months ago in Horror
Interpreting Ed Gein. Content Warning.
* This text contains spoilers for Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. November 16, 1957 - Plainfield, Wisconsin. Local police arrived at Ed Gein's home on the farm where he had lived his entire life, long after his father, brother, and mother passed away. Up until that day, Ed was seen by other townsfolk as a harmless local character. An oddball who people hired for odd jobs at their own farms, and trusted to babysit their kids.
By Luiza Araujo9 months ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hollow Manor
The wind whispered through the ancient trees as the moon cast an eerie glow upon Hollow Manor. The old mansion stood tall and imposing, its windows shattered and ivy crawling up its decaying walls. For years, it had sat abandoned, a relic of a forgotten time.
By Rey Writer9 months ago in Horror
Discount Tuesday
Gavin enjoyed working part time at the Pteetneet Film Society, a fourplex theater with purple velvet walls and black and white checkered floor that primarily showed cult classics and independent films, but he hated working the Tuesday shifts because it was always too slow. He straightened a box of Grandma Jelly brand Peanut Butter chunks and let out a sigh.
By Amos Glade9 months ago in Horror