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.
The Villisca Axe Murder is one of the most well-known and mysterious crimes in United States history. It occurred in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, on the night of June 9-10, 1912. The massacre involved the brutal murder of eight people, six members of the Moore family and two visiting children.
The Devil’s Column is a simple Romanesque column with two curious holes on the shaft.
ByElena
In the heart of Transylvania, Romania, lies a place shrouded in mystery and fear: the infamous Hoia Baciu Forest. Renowned worldwide as one of the planet’s most haunted forests and dubbed ‘The Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania,’ with rumors suggesting it to be the abode of the Devil, Hoia Baciu has captured the imagination of adventurers, paranormal investigators, and curious explorers alike. Its dark reputation is built upon a history of inexplicable phenomena, unsettling encounters, and mysterious disappearances, making it a focal point for those drawn to the unknown.
Giorgio Orsolano was an Italian serial killer who committed three murders.
ByElena
Five children disappeared into thin air without apparent reasons: this is the case of the Sodder family (of Sardinian origins, indeed the original surname was Soddu) which caused a lot of stir in 1945, the year in which the mysterious and dramatic events occurred.
ByElena
In the fascinating lands of Turkey, beyond the bustling cities and breathtaking landscapes, lies a hidden treasure beneath the Earth’s surface – the Underground City of Derinkuyu. This extraordinary underground complex, a masterpiece of engineering and history, enchants and fascinates visitors from around the world with its magnificence and mystery.
ByElena
The legend of the Headless Horseman is a story that has fascinated generations of people worldwide. It tells of an ancient knight, often associated with the medieval period, who appears as a headless ghost, galloping on his black steed through the darkness of the night.
The “Vallecas Case” refers to a series of alleged paranormal manifestations that are said to have occurred in Vallecas, a neighborhood in Madrid, in an apartment at number 8 Calle Luís Marín, in 1991.
ByElena
This macabre torture device is linked to the Greek tyrant Phalaris, who ruled the city of Agrigento in Sicily in the 6th century BC. The story of the Bull of Phalaris is a tale of human cruelty and how power can be distorted for wicked purposes.
La Joyita è una barca di pesca che è diventata famosa per la sua misteriosa scomparsa.
