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.
Life of One Piece
One Piece is a popular anime and manga series that has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young man with the ability to stretch his body like rubber, as he sets out on a journey to become the King of the Pirates. The series has been ongoing for over 20 years, and has seen Luffy and his crew face countless challenges and battles. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the life of One Piece and what has made it such a beloved franchise.
Samuel Fayomi (Eldad)Published 10 months ago in HorrorSiyokoy
May was reminded of the cave and her curiosity was piqued. She expressed her wish to return to it. "Were you aware that no person has ever managed to reach the depths of the river?" she said.
Mystery Of The Cursed Mansion
There is an old ruined haveli in my village, in which no one lives there for almost 65 years. My village friends told me this.
Siyokoy
The encounter began when I crossed paths with Mang Ceasar (Mang, a Filipino term of respect used with the first name of a man) during my holiday in Surigao del Sur, Philippines. My intention was to visit the Enchanted River, a place rumored to be inhabited by mermaids, pixies, and fairies. Little did I know that I would come face to face with a frightening extraterrestrial being that fed on flesh.
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The Baby harvester
Once upon a time in a realm not so far from our own, there existed a place known as the "Enchanted Grove." This mystical forest was unlike any other, for it was inhabited by magical creatures of all shapes and sizes. Yet, among these mystical beings, there was one that stood out from the rest - the Baby Harvester.
Aswang
That evening, when Maria phoned her spouse, she shared with him Peter's remark about not having seen his children in a number of years.
Aswang
When my grandfather was approximately 27 years old, a narra tree located outside his residence in the Philippines was consistently filled with bats. In an attempt to disperse them, he ventured outside armed with a gun. After firing a shot, the bats appeared unperturbed. Undeterred, he fired another shot, yet the bats remained unaffected. However, at that moment, a distinct "kas kas" sound resonated, causing the bats to swiftly depart. My grandfather firmly believes that this sound emanated from an aswang, a creature notorious for its terror-inducing reputation in the Philippines. Similar to the bats, he promptly made his exit from the area. This account presents my personal interpretation of one of the prevalent legends associated with aswangs.
White Lady of Balete Drive
You may be familiar with her or have encountered her firsthand. The white lady has been documented worldwide. Although her narrative differs depending on the location, tragedy remains a recurring theme. In this blog post, we will share the Filipino adaptation of the white lady's story. Now, let's delve into the tale.
Tikbalang
In the depths of Philippine forests and the most sinister mountains, a malevolent entity hides, ready to take on various physical manifestations. Among its most terrifying forms is a colossal creature, part human and part horse, known as the Tikbalang. This creature from the Philippines relishes in creating disorder and fear.
Manananggal
The manananggal is a female creature with a long, slender tongue, bat-like wings, and a preference for feasting on the internal organs of sleeping victims. It is a self-segmenting vampire monster that has intestines that dangle. The manananggal is considered one type of aswang, which is a Filipino term for a demon, ghoul, or witch. These supernatural beings have been mentioned in Spanish texts dating back to 1582, but it is likely that indigenous Philippine folklore already included stories of this creature before the arrival of the Spanish. The manananggal is a particularly unique type of aswang because it detaches its upper body from its lower torso. It flies in the night with wings resembling those of a bat, while during the day, it appears as an ordinary, beautiful woman. The manananggal possesses the ability to conceal its monstrous form and maintain normal relationships, even getting married. However, at night, its arms transform into wings, its torso separates, and it takes flight in search of human victims. The manananggal uses its long, thread-like tongue to enter the bodies of its victims through openings such as windows, roofs, ears, nose, mouth, or abdomen, feeding on disgusting substances like phlegm, as well as organs like livers, lungs, intestines, hearts, and even fetuses. Pregnant women are believed to be prime targets. To prevent the manananggal from reverting to its human form, one can sprinkle ashes, vinegar, spices, garlic, or salt onto its lower body stump, thus preventing it from becoming whole again. Therefore, the manananggal takes great care to hide its lower body while hunting, as it must rejoin its torso before daybreak to survive. Banana groves are said to be effective hiding places, possibly because the trunks resemble human legs.
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Spider Mother
It was a hike that we would never forget, though we wished we could. My girlfriend and I were hiking in a familiar spot, just like we had done a thousand times before. This hike was going to be different, though. We would hike three miles in and camp for the night, wake up at five am, hike up to Helens Overlook, about ten minutes from our camping spot, where we would watch the sunrise. While she watched, I would take a knee and pull out a ring I had bought weeks ago, asking her to marry me.
Joshua CampbellPublished 10 months ago in Horror - Content Warning
The Unrelenting Darkness
I can't really remember how I got there - I was asleep and was awoken by a strange noise Sliding off my bed, half awake, I wondered along a hallway, and followed the echoes
Paul StewartPublished 10 months ago in Horror