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.

Maria labo
It is one of the legends that have become famous within the last fifty years. It is an urban legend told in the Philippines. Once upon a time, a lady lived with her family named Maria. During that period of time, money was so important, so she was forced to work in a condition where she also needed to work in order to run the family. She gets an offer to be a caretaker in Canada. There, she needs to look over an old man and take care of him. Maria accepted that offer and moved to Canada.
By Narendran C4 years ago in Horror
It Follows. Top Story - June 2022.
“The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window,” Lonnie began but stopped short once the condescending jeers from around the campfire echoed back at her.
By Jeff Newman4 years ago in Horror
Don't Go Into The Woods At Night
The cabin in the woods has been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The surrounding woods are silent on this particular night. I am unable to even hear the crunching of the leaves as I walk towards the flickering candlelight. It is like the world has been silenced just for this moment. And as I get closer, I begin to make out a gangly figure that is slightly illuminated by the candlelight. Its face pressed against the window as if it were taunting me. I am unsure if what I am seeing is human, its body so distorted and tangled. Whatever it may be, it feels sinister. I can feel its eyes glued to me and I get the sense that it is hoping I come closer; so it can pounce on me, before pulling me into the dark depths of the woods and consuming me. I turn to run in the other direction towards the family cabin, but I’m stuck. My legs are completely frozen. That’s when the world unmutes. I can hear leaves crunching and branches snapping as well as the creatures quick and heavy steps. And then silence. That’s when I feel a warm, and putrid breath on my neck and claws wrapping around my paralyzed legs…
By Brie Munn4 years ago in Horror
Slender man in Japan
The name of this legend is Hachishakusama. The meaning of this name is "eight feet tall." Hachishakusama is an eight-foot tall girl. There are many stories told regarding this urban legend, but the origin of this legend is not known clearly. This legend is told based on only one Japanese village. According to legend, Hachishakusama is a monster who kidnaps small children. Facts about Hachishakusama are told briefly in the story itself. There are two stories told with slight variations based on hachishakusama. We will take a look at one of the stories.
By Narendran C4 years ago in Horror
The Living Dead Situation
It was inspired by the post from Elizabeth Strange below and cajoling from Dharrsheena Raja Segarran An Interesting Concept
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Horror
Peter Pan
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The stories had been know for a long time of people being taken from the cabin and into the darkness. Despite the stories every year for decades someone would light a candle and everytime it happened, they disappeared into the dark. It was a simple story "In order to get to Neverland, you have to light a candle so Peter Pan knows you want to come. Once lit, he will come and take you to Neverland to live forever." A children's story with an untold truth.
By Veren Strife4 years ago in Horror
I played a game of hide and seek at camp
“The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window.” That’s how these stories start, isn’t it? A spooky but otherwise ordinary place set out in some equally creepy forest. Usually, no one goes there because the owners have abandoned it. It’s falling apart. People think it’s haunted. And then one night, someone goes to check it out, and there’s something off about it- a candle in the window, for example. Typical for a scary campfire story. And they always have some air of uncertainty around them because they sound fake. Still, that slight hint of possibility makes it almost plausible. You know what I mean?
By R.O.A.R.4 years ago in Horror
Bubak
This urban legend is called by different names in different countries across the world. There is always a special place for the story of Bubak in the Czech Republic. There is no physical evidence found regarding bubak, so we were not able to exactly pinpoint the origin period of bubak. The Bubak is a story that is told generation after generation to the kids and their grandkids. Bubak is a monster. It has the structure of a scarecrow, which is used to drive away birds from the fields.
By Narendran C4 years ago in Horror
Fairy Lights
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Rich saw the glow and rushed home, too excited and surprised to remember what it meant.
By K.T. Seto4 years ago in Horror
The Candle In The Window
"The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window." "As legend goes, whosoever glimpses it first must venture within, alone, and find the second before darkness falls the following night; find it, light it, and set it in the opposite window."
By Ad-Libbing With The Z-Man4 years ago in Horror
They Sent Me A Message I Couldn't Ignore
I'm not proud of it, but when you receive one of the calls about your car's extended warranty, it's sometimes me. I'm a writer, a published writer with an agent and a bestseller and everything. Five years ago, I was number three on several bestseller lists. Five years ago, Oprah featured my book on her book list. Five years ago, I sat on Ellen Degeneres and promoted the shit out of my book, a move that netted me the house I now live in. It was a good year for me, and when my agent suggested that I write a sequel, I jumped at the chance.
By Joshua Campbell4 years ago in Horror
The Legend of West Bengal
This is one of the famous urban legends in west Bengal. It is considered some kind of ghost. Nishi indicates night or dark. The Nishi Dak is a spirit that speaks to people in a familiar voice at night or in the dark. It is a hazardous spirit that was previously very widespread in Bengal, where it is still known as the Nishir Dak or Call of the Night Spirit, as well as in Bihar and Jharkhand, where it is known as the Nishi. During night time, too, specifically on no-moon days, Nishi Dak would hide in a dark place waiting for its victim.
By Narendran C4 years ago in Horror