From ancient times, certain locations of our material world have been viewed with fear and awe. Legend suggests these places will lead any foolhardy adventurer straight to Hell. Let’s explore some of these places from the safety of our own home. 1. Hellam Township and the Seven Gates of Hell With a name like Hellam,…
Tag: cryptids
Christmas Folk Friends and Fiends
With December well and truly upon us, I think it’s time to introduce ourselves to some more wonderfully weird yuletide folk beasts. We’ve already discussed our wonderful friends, Krampus and the Yule Goat, in depth, so today, let’s dive in to three more of Europe’s most fabulous festive friends. Iceland’s Festive Family Iceland has some…
Three Real Life Vampire Cases
Vampires may be one of our favourite movie monsters, but it’s easy to forget that tales of the undead roaming the night were once taken very seriously indeed. We’ve discussed the fascinating Highgate Vampire fiasco and the case of Countess Báthory (who was framed by the patriarchy – and I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise)…
Halloween: Origins and Folklore
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With Halloween less than a week away, now is the perfect time to explore the frightening folklore and terrifying traditions that makes this wonderfully weird night the best one of the year. So grab hold of my October kite and call me Mr Moundshroud, we’re going on…
3 Fierce Phantom Black Dogs of Britain
Everyone knows dogs are man’s best friend, so it’s no surprise that tales of ghostly hounds are a staple of British Folklore. However, not all of these puppers are friendly, so they say. In fact, some of them are downright spooky. Although they vary from region to region, these supernatural hounds are described as huge,…
Another 3 Paranormal Photos – Fact or Fake?
The Hospital Demon First appearing on Reddit, this creepy image purportedly shows a demon dancing on the bed of a patient who, supposedly, died soon after. The image itself was allegedly taken by a nurse who was monitoring the patient’s room via CCTV. Hospitals can be real strange places and this image is certainly a…
3 More Creepy Cryptids
Happy October, fellow fiends! It’s the most magical time of year, where the pumpkins are ripe and the bats be beautiful. Of course, every day is halloween for some of us, and what better way to celebrate that by exploring some more of the worlds weirdest creatures, banished to the fringes of science! Don’t turn…
3 Haunted Dolls (Who Aren’t Robert)
Dolls have always freaked me out, and apparently, I’m not alone. There’s a reason spooky dolls have become a well used cliche in horror media today. We’ve already spoken about Robert, but let’s investigate a few more of his fiendish friends. Annabelle Annabelle is one of the more infamous vessels of alleged evil, as proposed…
3 More Infamous Ghost Photos – Fact or Fake?
The Spectre of Newby Church Taken in 1963, this creepy photo was captured taken by Reverend Kenneth F Lord – although I’m sure I’ve read at least one account that claims the image was taken by the church’s cleaner. Mandela effect aside, it’s a particularly creepy image, with it’s apparent 9ft frame, and skeletal face….
3 More Cursed Items
Y’know, I just can’t resist a good ol’ curse. There’s just something about an otherwise ordinary object, hiding a frightfully unusual past that I just love. What makes an item cursed? Is it the latent emotional energy of a tragic event or previous owner impressed upon the item? Is a curse created only by the…
The Hawthorn Files 