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Reasons I (and everyone else) Would Be Burned As A Witch
The events in Salem were but one chapter in a long story of people being hunted, tried and killed for acts of witchcraft. Although, arguably the most famous, the Salem Witch Trials occurred late in the sequence, with hunts and executions beginning in Europe, around 1330.
By Loey Buiskool6 days ago in Horror
Enter the Dracula: The Bruce Lee Effect in Hong Kong Vampire Cinema
The Dracula Effect in Hong Kong Cinema: Part I The Bruce Lee Effect In 1973, important factors insure an unholy collaboration between East and West cinema of horror. In England, the end of a successfulbrucelee.jpg run of Hammer films about Dracula and the undead causes producers to look toward Hong Kong at the internationally success of kung fu films. Add the death of the first international Asian action superstar, Bruce Lee in the summer of 1973, and an opening gap was created in international cinema as the search for the next Bruce occurred. "No other figure in Hong Kong cinema has done as much to bring East and West together in a common sharing of culture as Bruce Lee in his short lifetime" (Tao 110).
By SAMURAI SAM AND WILD DRAGONS7 days ago in Horror
The Burari Deaths: A Tale of Horror
Imagine living in a tight-knit neighborhood where everyone knows everyone. In this community lives a family of 11. Then, one bizarre morning, you wake up and they’re just... gone. Vanished into thin air. You and the neighbors decide to check on them, only to stumble upon the strangest and most terrifying story you’ve ever heard.
By Hossam Gamal7 days ago in Horror
Beware of What You See
Illinois Alton Mental Health Hospital is still a functioning hospital. In the early 1900s, it was an institution known for its hard mistreatment of patients, subjecting them to electroshock therapy, lobotomies, and cold water treatments. Staff, patients, and visitors report hearing strange noises like doors slamming shut and whispers. A nurse on duty heard someone ask “Who’s that?” when no one was around. Orbs have been caught on camera featuring the pained face of a human male.
By Rasma Raisters7 days ago in Horror
Something Watches from the Tree Line...
The first sign is never what people expect. It isn’t a scream. It isn’t a shape. It isn’t even fear... The very first moment is the instant the woods stop sounding normal. Hunters, loggers, campers, soldiers; people who spend their lives outdoors, all describe it the same way. Birds go silent. Wind drops. Insects vanish as if someone flipped a switch. The forest doesn’t explode into chaos. It holds its breath... And that’s when people realize they are no longer alone in the way they thought they were.
By Veil of Shadows7 days ago in Horror
The Echo in the Floorboards
The house on Miller Street didn't look haunted. It didn’t have sagging shutters or a bleeding foundation. It was a crisp, mid-century modern ranch with floor-to-ceiling windows and honey-colored oak floors. Elias bought it because it felt "transparent." After a messy divorce and a cramped apartment, he wanted a life where nothing could hide.
By Asghar ali awan7 days ago in Horror
Marine dark waves: The consequences of a dark bottom
The seafloor loses light nearly overnight, and coastal water can occasionally change from clear to hazy. Scientists can evaluate the timing, duration, and intensity of these underwater blackouts across regions thanks to a novel surveillance system. These blackouts can swiftly damage kelp and seagrass.
By Francis Dami8 days ago in Horror
That House
The beautiful house made of white and green marble was, as always, the center of his attention. Twelve-year-old Naseer stood absorbed in gazing at the tall, magnificent building. On its façade were engraved clear words: “Firdous Bar-Zameen”—Paradise on Earth. When he had first read those words, he had asked his mother about their meaning.
By Sudais Zakwan8 days ago in Horror
The Mysterious Valley
The Mysterious Valley – Story Number 2872 Yasir, Adil, Fahad, and Umar were four close friends who shared a strong passion for adventure and exploration. They were always eager to discover new places and experience thrilling situations. Ordinary routines bored them, and they often dreamed of doing something extraordinary that others would talk about for years.
By Sudais Zakwan8 days ago in Horror
