Stephanie Almazan

Stephanie Almazan is inexplicably drawn to the dark corners of the mind, but usually scares herself silly in the process. She is an experienced NYC-area freelance writer and editor who also specializes in music and women’s lifestyle.

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16 Spookiest Ghost Tours Across the Country

Grab your lantern and embark on these creepy ghost tours through haunted Chicago, spooky Savannah, and more.

What Did Charles Manson Hear in the Music of the Beatles?

Decode the twisted musical messages that Charles Manson heard in the music of the Fab Four.

12 Haunted Cemeteries to Visit Before You Die

These eerily beautiful burial grounds belong on your bucket list.

6 Ghostly Legends from the Philippines

Sleep tight, don't let the manananggal bite.

5 Best Guided Cemetery Tours in America

These guided journeys to the other side are sure to send shivers down your spine.

The Bell Witch: An All-American Haunting

In 1804, John Bell settled down for a quiet life in the country...until a sinister presence invaded his home and wreaked havoc on his family.

The Harpe Brothers: America’s Original Serial Killers

This deadly pair from 18th century America left a bloody trail across the frontier as they slaughtered men, women, and children to satisfy their bloodlust.

The Winchester Mystery House

The question remains: Was it a labor of love or madness?

7 Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Castles

They were once grand pillars of excess; now, they lie in ruin.

Murder in the Red Barn: The Killing of Maria Marten

Murder in the Red Barn: The Killing of Maria Marten

In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive.

The Eternal Guests of General Wayne Inn

The restless spirits of fallen soldiers still linger in the halls of this historic, Pennsylvania inn from the Revolutionary War.

Aokigahara: Japan’s Suicide Forest

In the shadow of Mount Fuji is a mysterious forest where hundreds of souls have ended their lives.

Death in Eyam: The Tragic Tale of England’s Plague Village

When the Black Plague arrived at Eyam's doorstep, its villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom...

7 Creepy Folklore Creatures from Around the World

These legendary creatures will leave you sleeping with one eye open.

Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?

Superstitious souls avoid air travel, driving, and playing the stock market every Friday the 13th. But where does their fear originate?

The Legend of Bloody Mary

They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear...