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 Haunting of Fordham University (Pt. 1)
"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win," Stephen King has said. Who better than the King (pardon the pun) of horror to bring us into a ghost story? In New York City, there are plenty of scary tales to tell. Rent for apartments is enough to create an entire horror movie franchise from, but the real scares come from a local University. Fordham University is known as a school of excellence in academic, it is also known as a school where the ghosts will come for you. Here are just some of the ghosts and paranormal events that have happened in the school's dorms in the Bronx!
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Horror
Legends, Myths, and Nightmare Fuel
The oceans make up so much of our planet that we now know more about the surface of the moon than we do about what lies beneath. Be it fake sightings or real sightings, with the way video editing works, it's amazing how we can even decipher our reality with the never-ending technological advancements. While many of these monsters may just be nightmare fuel to encourage children to behave, some of them are backed by eye-witness accounts, and maybe even a bit of little faith. As somewhat fascinated, but also terrified, of what lies in wait at the bottom of the ocean, I know there are somethings that are better left unseen.
By Celestia Morelle7 years ago in Horror
Is Howard Street Cemetery Haunted by a Wizard?
The Salem Witch Trials created their own ghosts. Everyone has heard of these trials. The mass hysteria in Salem where the locals saw witches lurking in every home or skulking around every corner of Salem. Over 150 people were accused during this so-called rampant scare.
By Verona Jones7 years ago in Horror
"We're a Bunch of Dead Men"
I recall taking this picture back in 2017 I believe. I remember us hitching our bikes among our shoulders, and shyly creeping through a field of pesticide infested weeds. The gnats and mosquitoes were clinging onto our legs, as we stepped onto the damp dirt. We were eagerly trying to get into Dead Man's Tunnel. Peter was with us that day after he recently suffered a broken ankle that put him in the hospital for months. Sadly, I had a lot of guilt for that incident, the whole crew did. The three of us were rather excited to see Peter back in action again finally. I missed him talk about politics, as he’d go on this endless rant about this nation is great, and screw anyone who goes against it.
By Monatgeofheck +7 years ago in Horror
Alligator!
(You’ve all heard the old saw about “alligators in the sewers,” right? Supposedly, back during the 1960s when buying people baby alligators as pets became a fad, people ended up worriedly flushing them down the toilet when the scary little things got to be too big. This happened again and again, until, according to urban legend, there now resides in the sewers beneath major cities a horrific population of mutant albino gators, just waiting for their chance to crawl to the surface—most assuredly in some crime-infested area—and wreak their vengeance.)
By Tom Baker7 years ago in Horror
The Girl Came Home
She did her hair, carefully, slowly, in front of the mirror. She put on her mascara and lipstick equally carefully, dousing herself with a little perfume. On the radio, The Ronettes sang about wanting you to be their baby; it was 1963.
By Tom Baker7 years ago in Horror
The Golden Arm
For all I know, Mr. Peters is a ghost himself now. Back then, though, he was an elementary school teacher in a Department of Defense School, one located on a military base in Panama, Central America. The year was probably 1985.
By Tom Baker7 years ago in Horror
The Gray Man of Pawley's Island
As humans, we rely on warning signs. If you’re driving down the street and see a red octagon you know that you need to stop. If you see clouds forming against a clear blue sky, it’s probably time to pull your lawn chair in from the beach. And if you’re in Egypt and start to hear an incessant buzzing beyond proportions then you know there are nine more plagues to follow.
By Shelby Yarchin7 years ago in Horror
La Llorona
The legend of La Llorona comes from Mexican folklore and is very popular in pop culture, especially within the horror scene. La Llorona, also known as the Weeping Women, is a spirit of a mother searching for her lost children in the river whilst crying in remorse.
By Leanne Smith7 years ago in Horror
Creatures, Cryptids, and Legends of the States (Pt. 7)
We start to take a look at the warm, tropical climates of two of the more popular states, Florida and Hawaii. With these exotic states come some fascinating creatures and legends as well.
By Aarin Pound7 years ago in Horror
Creatures, Cryptids, and Legends of the States (Pt. 6)
Two states in one! Connecticut and Delaware don't have a lot of exciting tales, not nearly as many as other states, but their tales spread across cities. These tales are well-known all over the states, so who needs a pile of scary creatures when you have one that haunts everyone?
By Aarin Pound7 years ago in Horror
Creatures, Cryptids, and Legends of the States (Pt .5)
California is a state known for high class, Hollywood movies, famous and eccentric individuals. So, it only makes sense that the urban legends and known creatures in this state are just as eccentric and odd, yet fascinating to learn about.
By Aarin Pound7 years ago in Horror