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 Shadow That Binds: Uncovering the Dark Folk Customs of Hidden Japan
1. The Concept of "Kegare": The Root of Japanese Fear To understand the strange customs of rural Japan, one must first understand "Kegare" (穢れ)—a term often translated as "pollution" or "defilement." In ancient Shinto belief, kegare is not just dirt; it is a stagnation of the life force. It clings to death, childbirth, and illness.
By Takashi Nagayaabout 19 hours ago in Horror
Is Chupacabra Real?
Commentary When it comes to proving the existence of a cryptid, evidence is everything. This rule can be applied to the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and other creatures of modern legend. The rule also applies to the modern-day boogeyman of Latin America: the chupacabra.
By Dean Traylor2 days ago in Horror
The Unnamable of State Route 87
The Night on State Route 87 It was a usual drive on a well traveled road in Arizona. State Route 87 was a route William Church knew like the back of his hand, often traveling to and from Phoenix. So well in fact that he felt safe enough to bring his wife and travel with her across the desert. Something he went back and forth with in his head seeing how the desert heat and endless terrain can often be unforgiving. What if the truck broke down and they were left stranded? The drive time was about an hour on a night where the moon rose faster than anticipated, and stars started to shimmer bright, twinkling like a mother smiling back at you, on this night a little too bright for the vast expanse.
By Lobo Miasma3 days ago in Horror
Top 10 paranormal rumors in China! The 1958 Zhu Xiuhua Resurrection Incident
The case we are discussing today is definitely the most sinister and unforgettable among the top ten supernatural rumors in China - the 1958 Zhu Xiuhua Resurrection Incident. It is not a vague legend of a lonely soul in the deep mountains, nor is it an old joke that has become increasingly vague through word of mouth. It actually happened in Yunlin, Taiwan more than half a century ago, with a specific location, hundreds of eyewitnesses, and even official investigation records. What's even more outrageous is that the parties involved lived peacefully for nearly a century under the identity of "two people" until they finally died in 2018. This incident caused a sensation throughout Taiwan at that time, and the scientific community couldn't provide a reasonable explanation even if they scratched their heads. Those who believe in it will always believe, while those who doubt will always doubt. More than half a century later, revealing those details can still make your neck cool and your palms tingle.
By Aiden Wang6 days ago in Horror
The first of the four major feng shui mysteries in China: the Northern Peak Goddess showed her spirit, and the black wind swept away forty workers
The case we are discussing today is the first of the four major feng shui mysteries in China. It occurred in Beijing in the new century and is tied to the construction of Olympic venues. There are locations, times, witnesses, and strange details that the authorities cannot fully verify. It is not an outdated folk rumor, but a terrifying and shocking event witnessed and experienced by countless people over twenty years ago - the supernatural event at the Beiding Niangniang Temple. This temple is dedicated to Bixia Yuanjun, who has protected the capital for hundreds of years. However, if anyone dares to touch its foundation, the resentment that seeps out of history can make even steel and cement tremble.
By Aiden Wang7 days ago in Horror
PEOPLE WHO REMEMBER PLACES THAT DON’T EXIST
There is a particular kind of fear that doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t crash through the door or rise from the shadows with claws and teeth. It arrives quietly, disguised as nostalgia. Someone mentions a place in passing. A diner, a town, a street where the lights always flickered just a little too much.
By Veil of Shadows8 days ago in Horror
The Ninth Hour of Malachi : SEASON 3
SEASON 3 Chapter 9 FATHER PAVEL’S PRIVATE JOURNAL: Entry dated November 5th, 2003. We found the root. It is a chamber beneath the foundation, clearly pagan. Ana is down here, but she is barely visible, encased in some type of crystalline growth...the stone has accepted the entity, and the girl is the final mortar. The anchor is here, not a relic, but a crude, petrified heart. Malachi will not yield until we destroy the physical core of its power.
By Tales That Breathe at Night8 days ago in Horror
All 9 people died, their tongues and eyeballs were gouged out. What secrets are hidden deep inside the snow capped mountains?
The event we are going to talk about today is more chilling than any supernatural legend - because it is a real unsolved case that happened more than 60 years ago, and despite official conclusions, it has never been able to quell all doubts. It is the Diatlov incident in the Ural Mountains of the former Soviet Union. In the frozen snow capped mountain at minus 40 degrees Celsius, 9 experienced climbers died mysteriously. The tent was cut open from the inside, and the body wounds were eerie. There were radioactive residues in the clothing, and strange fireballs in the sky... Is all of this a natural force or an unknown fear?
By Aiden Wang9 days ago in Horror
Midnight Knocking on Doors, Portraits Crying: The Hundred Year Paranormal Curse Covering Stalin, No One dares to Break It Until Today
When it comes to Stalin, people often think of his iron fisted rule, the rise of the Soviet Union, and that heavy history, but few people know that there are many chilling supernatural rumors circulating around this Soviet supreme leader. These stories shuttle through the cracks of history, difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood, but they become more and more mysterious. Today, I will slowly tell you about them.
By Aiden Wang9 days ago in Horror
