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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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Blood on the Kitchen Floor: The Unsolved Disappearance of Joan Risch

In 1961, Joan Risch vanished from her Massachusetts home, leaving behind two children, a distraught husband, and a kitchen streaked with blood.

A Journey of Death: What Happened to Ambrose Bierce?

Bierce sent a letter from Chihuahua, Mexico in 1913. It was the last anyone ever heard from him.

3 Haunting Questions About the Disappearance of Maura Murray

In 2004, young Maura vanished without a trace. Over a decade later, her case remains an utter mystery.

The Child Genius Who Vanished: What Happened to Barbara Newhall Follett?

Some believe she fled to the woods, just like the character from her famous novel.

Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden

She hiked into the woods one winter afternoon and was never seen again.

Blanche Monnier: The Woman Who Was Held Prisoner by Her Mother for 25 Years

When daylight finally spilled into the musty chamber, a shocking sight came into focus...

Without a Trace: The Unsolved Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold

What happened to the vanished heiress on that fateful evening in 1910?

Cold, Starving, and Alone: The Lost Franklin Expedition

In 1845, the doomed Franklin expedition set sail for the Northwest Passage, never to be seen again.

The Vanishing Crew of the Carroll A. Deering: A Maritime Mystery

In 1921, the ship was spotted in North Carolina under suspicious circumstances. Days later, the crew and their belongings had disappeared – for good.