Horror Tales is the column dedicated to exploring legends, haunted locations, and all things eerie in the world. In this section, we’ll take you on a captivating journey through ghost stories, spectral myths, and chilling places that provoke shivers. We’ll delve into urban legends and popular beliefs that have spanned centuries, uncovering the most unsettling tales and the spookiest spots that continue to capture collective imagination. Join us for an adventure into the darkest and most mysterious aspects of reality, where the supernatural intertwines with the everyday.
Her father believed she had contracted the disease from a family member who had been vampirized, who had visited her during the night and bitten her.
Years earlier, her mother, Mary, had died from the same illness, as had her sister Mary Olive.
ByElena
Blanche Monnier (Poitiers, March 1, 1849 – Blois, October 13, 1913) was a woman who was held captive in her home for 25 years, known as the Séquestrée de Poitiers.
The character portrayed by Kathy Bates in AHS Coven.
If on April 10, 1834, a fire hadn’t erupted at 1140 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the sadistic and criminal nature of Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie might never have been uncovered.
The Rostov Ripper. The Red Cannibal.
ByElena
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles is a historic building known for its controversial reputation and connections to unsettling events. Located at 640 S. Main Street in downtown Los Angeles, the Cecil Hotel was inaugurated in 1927 and, in the subsequent decades, gained notoriety for a series of disturbing and tragic incidents that occurred within its walls. Here are some highlights:
The true story that inspired the film ‘The Exorcism of Emily Rose’ starring Jennifer Carpenter and the film ‘Requiem’
ByElena
Manfred Fritz Bajorat was a German sailor found mummified aboard his yacht Sayo in February 2016, after his boat was spotted drifting near the coast of the Philippines. His body was discovered slumped next to the radio apparatus, suggesting that he may have been attempting to send a distress message before he died. This particular detail added a mysterious aura to his death, making the case famous internationally.
ByElena
Nel buio della storia criminale, alcune figure emergono come oscuri e spaventosi incarnamenti del male. Uno di questi è Peter Kürten, conosciuto come “Il vampiro di Düsseldorf”, un serial killer che terrorizzò la Germania durante gli anni ’20 con una serie di omicidi brutali e sanguinosi. La sua storia è un intrico di orrore, psicologia distorta e il costante scontro tra il bene e il male.
ByElena
Henry Howard Holmes, born Herman Webster Mudgett on May 16, 1861, in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, is often considered the first serial killer in United States history. His life is a mixture of deception, fraud, and unspeakable horrors that culminated in the construction of the infamous “Murder Castle” in Chicago.
ByElena
The Wieliczka Salt Mines, located near Krakow in Poland, are one of the most fascinating and mysterious places in Europe. With a history dating back to the 13th century, these mines have seen generations of miners extracting salt from the depths of the earth, creating an extensive underground labyrinth over the centuries. In addition to their historical and industrial value, the mines are shrouded in legends and folklore that add an aura of mystery and sanctity to this extraordinary place.
