The Surprisingly Nefarious History of the Black Cat Superstition
The smear campaign against these mysterious feline familiars is centuries in the making.
11 Monstrously Compelling Books About Creature and Cryptid Legends
Are these monsters mere legend? Or truth? You decide.
Journey Into the Country’s Most Terrifying Urban Legends
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7 Pranks that Turned into Popular Horror Tropes
At the center of many horror tropes are urban legends, schoolyard jokes, and mean-spirited dares.
The Infamous Tale of Polybius, the Game Designed to Make You Lose Your Sanity
The real facts behind the urban legend.
A Case of Mass Delusion: The Seattle Windshield Pitting 'Epidemic'
Was it sound waves, H-bomb fallout, or something more insidious?
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.
The Tawdry History of Penny Dreadfuls
This tidbit of pop culture from the 19th century changed the landscape of horror.
Haunted Wisconsin, As Explored by Scary Bradshaw
Our columnist returns to explore Wisconsin's most twisted tourism.
Secret in the Streets
For decades, strange plaques called Toynbee tiles have appeared like crop circles throughout the cities of the world.
13 Creepy Short Story Collections to Read After You're Finished with If It Bleeds
Did you devour Stephen King’s latest release? These books are just as chilling.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: 13 Best Stephen King Short Stories That Will Chill You to the Bone
These frightful tales can be read in one sitting, but they'll linger in your mind long into the night.
Who's That Girl in the Window? The Many Ghosts That Haunt Louisiana's Myrtles Plantation
This historic abode boasts at least 12 ghosts—and they’re not camera shy.
This House Is Haunted: The Cursed Villa of Maisons-Laffitte
The restless spirit of an emperor's mistress refused to leave her sprawling mansion...
4 Eerie Olde Christmas Ghost Stories to Give You the Chills This Holiday Season
These ghostly tales of yesteryear will bring a chill to your holidays.
