Freaky

During a trip to Poland, this 23-year-old woman and her friend arrived at their hostel but couldn’t get into the building. For some reason, the door wouldn’t open despite the women having the security code. While outside, two men approached who said they were also staying at the hostel. The men tried to help, but […] More

One day, this 30-year-old woman was grocery shopping. While in the drink aisle and reaching to grab an item, she suddenly had a bad feeling. “I turned my head to look back and jumped when a man who was extremely close to me–like an inch behind me–quickly moved past me,” she said. Understandably, she was […] More

Exorcisms aren’t just something seen in movies. This real-life practice of expelling evil has been around for centuries, and scarily enough, it even occurs in modern times. Stacy (@lightssirensaction) is a paramedic, and she’s on TikTok detailing the time she got a call to a house where an exorcism was being performed. One night, she […] More

On a Wednesday afternoon about ten years ago, when this 22-year-old woman was 12, she and her mom drove to a town about 45 minutes away to go shopping with some of her mom’s friends. At the time, she had a pet corn snake, and while shopping in a mini supermarket, she asked her mom […] More

Last night, at 2 a.m., this woman was at a party and needed to go home after having a little too much fun. At first, she planned to take an Uber, but a man who was a friend-of-a-friend said that he could give her a ride instead. She was unsure, but he convinced her to […] More

The world is filled with charming hotels, but one that is an absolute standout happens to be The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The sprawling Fairmont property is situated within the boundaries of Banff National Park, overlooking scenic views of the valley and mountains. The hotel building resembles a castle with […] More

Do you believe in reincarnation? There is one story about two little girls from England who had people believing reincarnation exists. The story is of the Pollock twins, a pair of twin girls from England who strongly resembled their two older sisters, who had passed away in a horrific car accident before they were born. […] More

Leap Castle is said to be the most haunted castle in the world. This castle is located near the town of Roscrea, Ireland, and was built during the thirteenth century in 1250. It has been standing for over 700 years, and in all that time, it’s seen some pretty horrifying murders and bloody deaths. The […] More

Since ancient times, those who were diagnosed with leprosy were banished from society and relegated to living in isolation. The condition is now known as Hansen’s disease, a bacterial infection that affects the skin, damages nerves, and can cause physical deformities. Hansen’s disease was extremely stigmatized for centuries. The Bible described the sickness to be […] More

Most people’s knowledge of mermaids is limited to Disney’s Ariel from The Little Mermaid or sirens from ancient Greek mythology. As a result, the aquatic creatures are often viewed through a Western lens. But actually, they can be found in legends across many cultures worldwide. Did you know that Haitian folklore is rife with tales […] More

In 2020, this woman was 18 years old and lived in a pretty safe town. However, the country she’s from has a lot of crime. Tragically, her father passed away in early 2020. She was an only child, so after her father died, it was just her and her mother living in their home. During […] More

The history of witchcraft isn’t a pretty one. Witches are usually thought of as conniving, manipulative, and evil beings. But there is a legend from the seventeenth century that paints one witch in a more positive light. A cave near the village of Frensham in Surrey is said to be the former dwelling place of […] More

Perfume is something that’s typically worn by women. It mesmerizes the senses once it’s applied. You can’t see it, but it’s there, and it enchants us. In a way, it’s kind of like magic. In fact, cultures across the globe have associated fragrance with witchcraft since ancient times, which raises the question: What does a […] More

Today, the Frankenstein Castle sits high on a hilltop in a mountain range located in the town of Mühltal, Germany. It was built during the thirteenth century and is speculated to be the inspiration for Mary Shelley’s famous horror novel Frankenstein. The writer took a trip to Germany with her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, in […] More

While not everyone believes in ghosts, sometimes even the most skeptical among us have paranormal experiences that shake them to the core. This man has always viewed himself as pretty skeptical in regard to ghosts and other paranormal phenomena, but he has had unexplainable situations throughout his childhood that have made him wonder whether or […] More

The Caribbean country of Haiti is steeped in the dark lore of voodoo magic. One supernatural power that practitioners of black magic possess is shape-shifting, which is the ability to transform into an animal. TikToker Ella Sky (@_ellasky) is discussing her encounter with a shape-shifter when a cat talked to her while she was visiting […] More

Beauty trends have come and gone throughout history, but one that has persisted through the centuries is the idea of having flawless skin, and cosmetics were used to achieve that. Venetian ceruse, for instance, was a widely popular skin-whitening product that covered imperfections and made the skin look smoother and more youthful. The translucent powder […] More

Within the scope of cinema, horror movies are some of the most complex, captivating pieces of art. While there are plenty of awful horror films that don’t do much to evoke terror and are actually more comical than frightening, there have been many others that can truly scare an audience. The way that directors can […] More

TikToker Stephanie (@shestrongstrong) is sharing a video of her young son claiming that he remembered Marilyn Monroe taking care of them when they were both babies. In the video, Stephanie and her son were at a hotel. Before then, he had never seen a picture of Marilyn Monroe in his life, so she was shocked […] More

The Waverly Hills Sanatorium has been named one of the most terrifying buildings in the country for its skin-crawling past and paranormal activity. Today, people flock to it for ghost tours and a Halloween haunted house to get a sense of how scary it is. The Waverly Hills Sanatorium was built in Louisville, Kentucky, in […] More

One of the most thrilling places to fans of all things spooky in Paris is the Paris Catacombs. You may have heard of them in passing, as they are considered one of the creepiest places in Europe. During the 12th century, underground tunnels were dug in Paris. The tunnels contained limestone, which many buildings in […] More