Just about every culture has its own version of bogeyman folklore – a creature said to hunt naughty children, or at least that’s what their parents say. Let’s explore three of the creepiest creatures used to scare children into being good. Bloodybones and Rawhead – UK Bloodybones first appeared in writing around 1548 with its…
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Three More Unusual Animal Ghosts
You seemed to enjoy our last foray into the world of animal ghosts, so here’s three more spooky stories to send a tingle up your spine! The Phantom Chicken of Highgate Yes, you read that right. Pond Square in Highgate is said to be haunted by a phantom chicken. The story goes that Sir Francis…
Even More Haunted Houses
Haunted houses are a staple of horror fiction, so let’s explore three more haunted houses that are horror fact! Woodchester Mansion, UK Despite its grand exterior, this gothic revival style house remains unfinished, and has done since the mid 1870s. However, this doesn’t change the fact that the house has become a beacon for undead…
Three More UFO Mysteries You May Not Have Heard Of
The Aurora UFO Incident, Texas, 1897 One spring morning in 1897, the town of Aurora, Texas, was changed forever when a metallic airship allegedly flew across the town square before colliding with a windmill on Judge Proctor’s property and exploding. This in itself was unusual enough, but when townsfolk approached the burning wreck, they discovered…
Three More Creepy, Cursed, and Haunted Films
Everyone loves a horror movie, but sometimes the real fear happens behind the scenes. From haunted sets to unnatural deaths, let’s explore three more supposedly cursed movies. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) A brilliant film by a horrible man, Roman Polanski’s 1968 creepy thriller Rosemary’s Baby is said to have been plagued by a series of tragic…
Three Devilish Doppelgängers
The concept of an “identical stranger” is nothing new. It’s been the basis of media and art projects for centuries, but there are tales the world over that give these stories a darker twist. Sometimes seen as a harbinger of doom or calamity, let’s explore three of the weirdest tales of ghostly doubles. Abraham Lincoln…
Three Of The UK’s Most Haunted Pubs
A good ol’ pub is an important part of the British cultural experience, a gathering place for friends and family, and the hub of any community. It’s no wonder so many boast a haunted reputation. Let’s explore three of the UK’s most famous haunted pubs. The Jamaica Inn, Cornwall Built in 1750, The Jamaica Inn…
Three Terrifying Haunted Prisons
With so much mental torment and misery, it’s no surprise that prisons are haunted. Let’s get ready to explore three of the worlds scariest haunted prisons. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania With its castle like facade looming over the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Eastern State Penitentiary is one of America’s most infamous haunted locations. Opened…
Three Horribly Haunted Bridges You May Not Have Heard Of
What is it about bridges and ghosts? It seems every area has its own spooky bridge with its ow spooky legend. We’ve already covered The Goatman and Bunnyman Bridges – two of the most famous bridge-related urban legends – so let’s explore three more horribly haunted bridges you may not have heard of. Hell’s Bridge,…
Three Terrifying Haunted Churches
Be it the cold stone facades or the threat of eternal damnation, some churches are just as creepy as they are peaceful. Let’s explore three of the most terrifying haunted churches the UK has to offer. Church of Christ the Consoler, Newby, North Yorkshire, England This pretty Victorian Gothic Revival church was founded in 1870,…
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