“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.
ByElena
I have never been a huge fan of tattoos; I’ve always admired them on other people’s bodies as true works of art created by anonymous artists.
But the question that naturally arose is: what is the origin of this fantastic art?
ByElena
The myth of the Kraken is one of the most fascinating and mysterious in marine folklore, a tale that has captured the imagination of generations and continues to inspire stories, films, and artworks. But what is behind this myth? Let’s explore the origins, interpretations, and cultural impact of this legendary creature.
When a human becomes a guinea pig, one of the most fascinating and disturbing creepypastas of the web is born.
In the late 1940s, some Russian scientists kept five men awake for two weeks using an experimental stimulant gas.
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:
ByElena
Roopkund Lake, also known as the “Lake of Skeletons” or “Skeleton Lake,” is situated in the Uttarakhand region of India, at an altitude of about 5,029 meters (16,500 feet) above sea level. It is located near the Roopkund Pass and the Garhwal Himalayan range. The lake is a meeting point of nature and mystery, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and snow-capped peaks.
ByElena
Known as the legendary “demonic barber,” he killed his victims with a razor, later serving and selling them to customers in the form of meat pies.
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.
ByElena
That’s how 1,369 ‘vampires’ secured a spot in the Guinness World Records, gathering in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the publication of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.
ByElena
Gargoyles can be found all over the world, from Asia to Greece, from England to the United States; they are one of the most interesting and fascinating sacred symbols because their intrinsic value is tied to a mystery that has persisted for over four thousand years.
ByElena
In the historic center of Edinburgh stands Greyfriars Cemetery, built in 1561 near an old hospital.
Over the centuries, many famous figures have been buried there.
