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Orrin Grey

Orrin Grey is the author of several spooky books, among them Guignol and Other Sardonic Tales and Painted Monsters and Other Strange Beasts. His stories about monsters, ghosts, and sometimes the ghosts of monsters have been published in dozens of anthologies, including Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year.

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The Chilling Case of Pearl Bryan—and Her Missing Head

This young woman suffered a brutal death, her head tragically lost to time. 

Vera Renczi Was an Infamous Black Widow—Who May Never Have Existed

Did the supposedly infamous Romanian killer really slay 35 people? 

The Gloomy Ghosts of the Witch’s Castle

In the woods of the Pacific Northwest is a derelict building rumored to be the home of sinister forces.

Liu Pengli Was One of History’s Earliest and Vilest Serial Killers

A nephew of the Chinese emperor, Liu Pengli was feared by many.

The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi and the Mystery of the Vatican Graves

This 1983 missing person's case continues to cause controversy and anguish. 

What Is a Poltergeist? A Guide to the Dangerous Ghosts

These spirits are known for their disruptiveness—and their violence towards the living. 

10 Twisted Movies Like The Purge

Don't forget to lock your doors.

The Lava Lake Murders: One of Oregon’s Oldest Unsolved Crimes

How did the bodies of three fur trappers end up in a frozen lake?

Michelle McNamara’s True Crime Obsessions

Brilliant connections in chilling cases.

The Scariest Movies Debuting at the SXSW Film Festival

2021 will be scary in a different kind of way 

The Fascinating Evolution of True Crime

Discover where the genre got its start—and what the future may hold.

Paranormal Activity Movies, Ranked

The fresh takes and failures of this found footage franchise.