The Vallecas Case
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.
Horror Tales
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.
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The Bull of Phalaris
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.
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The Mystery of the Joyita.
La Joyita è una barca di pesca che è diventata famosa per la sua misteriosa scomparsa.
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Edward Mordrake, the man with two faces
Edward Mordrake, the man with two faces, is a legendary figure described as an English nobleman from the 19th century with a disturbing peculiarity: he possessed a “demonic face” on the back of his head, with functioning eyes and mouth, but incapable of emitting sounds.
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Bhangarh: The Haunted City Steeped in Mystery and Superstition
Bhangarh, una remota città situata nello stato del Rajasthan, in India, è avvolta in una coltre di mistero e oscurità. Conosciuta come una delle città più stregate dell’India, Bhangarh è rinomata per le sue leggende di maledizioni, stregoneria e avvistamenti paranormali.
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The Mystery of the Loveland Frogman, the Ohio Frog Man.
Questo enigmatico essere anfibio, anche se spesso liquidato come mero folklore, ha lasciato un segno indelebile nell’immaginazione di coloro che osano avventurarsi nel mondo dell’inspiegabile. La storia della Rana di Loveland risale ai primi anni ’50, quando una serie di incontri singolari portarono questa creatura alla ribalta. Loveland, una pittoresca cittadina lungo le rive del fiume Little Miami in Ohio
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The Castle of the Rout.
“The Castle of the Rout is reputed to be the most haunted castle in the entire peninsula.”
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Yotsuya Kaidan The Eerie Japanese Legend of Love and Vengeance
Japan is rich in traditions, myths, and legends, and among the darkest and most captivating stories stands out the legend of Yotsuya Kaidan. Rooted deeply in Japanese culture, it has become a classic of horror genre and a fundamental work of kabuki theater. Let’s explore the details of this eerie legend.
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The Skeleton Dance
When Walt Disney introduced the world to the first animated cartoon with synchronized sound, Steamboat Willie (1928), he knew it was just the beginning of a series of innovative cartoons he could produce. The success of Mickey Mouse brought more ideas to the studio to stay relevant, and one of those ideas was the Silly Symphonies cartoons. It all started as an idea for a short film: a test to see how it would fare in theaters. The very first Silly Symphony was The Skeleton Dance in August 1929.
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S’Accabadora
This figure is shrouded in mystery and superstition and has been the subject of debates and controversies for many years. The term “s’accabadora” derives from Sardinian and literally means “she who puts an end.”
