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The Call of Two Waterslides
Have you ever felt your whole existence pivot around a single idea? An idea that starts as nothing, a mere passing thought, one of thousands experienced every day. An idea…
Read Now5 Haunted Soccer Stadiums in England Where Supernatural Takes the Scene
If you used to think that soccer and the stories related to it were accompanied only by thrilling emotions, after reading this article, your opinion will completely change. Imagine two…
Read NowThe Sugar Room
The first time I dreamed of Rose, I didn’t think it mattered. I’m not the kind of person who reads into dreams. I’m practical, tired, the sort of man who…
Read NowWhat Lurks In Shadows
What, exactly, is it that scares us in the night? What is it that so totally envelops a person in shadowy darkness, reaching through the darkest corners of the mind,…
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The World’s Oldest Tree Is Trying to Communicate
“Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they aren’t real.” “How do you know?” “Because you can feel them when they’re close,” I said. “The goosebumps on your skin…
Read NowHorror at Horseshoe: Unveiling True Scary Stories from Terrified Visitors
There are countless haunted locations worldwide. Many of these are old houses or public buildings that aren’t occupied anymore. But when true horror stories start being circulated about an active…
Read NowThe Best Father’s Day Catch
The campfire crackled, sending orange sparks up into the heavy canopy of pines. The night was thick and dark, smelling of pine needles, river mud, and burnt marshmallows. Five boys…
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Demon’s Den
I moved to London from India immediately after my wedding with Karan. My husband was living in London for 6 years and his then accommodation was a shady studio apartment,…
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Captain Jack
The following are journal excerpts taken from four in-resident counselors working a summer camp in coastal Georgia (c.2012). All entries are transcribed wholly and completely unfiltered. * James - 7/1/2012…
Read NowI’ll be waiting
You don't know me. No one knows me. Only Master knows of my existence. But Master and I know all of you. We visit all of you, my friends, during…
Read Now5 Indian Superstitions From Cats, Baths & Weed
India is one of the oldest civilizations existing that holds diverse traditions. These cultural customs are full of superstitions that might seem strange at first glance. Yet Indian people, and…
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Don’t Try Talking to Disney World Mascots at Closing Time
I've always wondered who was behind the costumes. I was unfortunate enough to find out when I took my son on his first trip to Disney world. Being a single…
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5 Dark Web Myths That People Still Can’t Stop Believing
The Dark Web has always been surrounded by enough mystery to make people imagine the worst. While many people have never ever visited those websites, just because they find it…
Read NowA Mirror In The Bathroom
The apartment was quiet at 5:47 in the morning. The kind of quiet that sits in a room like a held breath, broken only by the quiet drone of the…
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Containment
A coward has many guises, and my bluff; has been called. I'm not a brave man. I slept with a night light on until I was in my twenties. Yet,…
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The Legend of Carter Bale
The roaring twenties became a different time for all of America as the economy took a massive plummet. The depression sank about every industry like a stone and families of…
Read Now5 Haunted Numbers You Should Pay Attention to for a More Peaceful Life
Numbers, other than symbols we use to count things, have various definitions. Since ancient times, each digit has had its own meaning that has defined a lot of important decisions…
Read NowSecond Sight
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Times are hard, and I work in a business that is slowly becoming obsolete. People are steering away from glasses and contact lenses to Lasik surgery…
Read Now5 Haunted Caves Around the World for Those Who Seek an Eerie Adventure
You’ve likely heard that caves are among nature’s wonders. This is definitely true, as most of them hide great beauty inside and, with that, a lot of mysterious secrets as…
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The Taxidermist’s Son
In my youth, I found myself fascinated by my father’s line of work. I would jump up when I saw him arrive home with his bag, and sprint to him…
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