VOLUME I — Shadows in the Here & Now
Urban legends, cryptids, alien encounters, conspiracy theories, reality glitches, and global folktales that blur the line between fact and folklore.
Shadows on the Highway: A Deep Dive into Supernatural Season 1’s Folklore and Monsters
Join the Winchesters on a chilling journey through Season 1 of Supernatural. Explore vampires, shapeshifters, Wendigos, ghosts, and more, uncovering the folklore and dark history behind each terrifying legend.
Rawhead and Bloody Bones: The Haunting Origins of a Timeless Bogeyman
Rawhead and Bloody Bones, the chilling bogeyman of British and American folklore, has haunted children and adults for centuries. From shadowed ponds to Appalachian hills, this evolving legend warns, terrifies, and reflects society’s fears, bridging nursery tales with modern horror in unforgettable ways.
Tulpas: Echoes of Thought and Shadows of Mind
Step into the shadowy corners of the mind, where tulpas—sentient thought-forms—linger. From Tibetan mysticism to digital-age companions, explore their history, psychology, and the haunting power of creation itself.
Daeva: Shadows of Ancient Power and Forbidden Knowledge
Daevas are ancient shadows of temptation, knowledge, and moral ambiguity. From Indo-Iranian myths to modern occult and pop culture, they haunt the liminal space between light and dark, reflecting humanity’s deepest desires, fears, and the seductive dangers of power we cannot resist.
Shtriga: The Witch That Drinks Life – Legends, Origins, and Modern Shadows
Whispered in the shadows of Balkan villages, the Shtriga is a life-draining witch who preys on the vulnerable. From cursed origins to protective rituals and modern horror adaptations, explore the chilling legend that blurs folklore, fear, and the darkness that hides closest to home.
Wendigo: The Haunting Legend of Hunger, Winter, and the Unknown
Deep in North America’s frozen forests lurks the Wendigo, a gaunt, insatiable creature of myth and morality. Born from hunger, greed, and desperation, it haunts folklore, psychology, and modern culture—reminding us that monsters often reflect the darkest impulses within ourselves.
Shapeshifters Unveiled: From Ancient Myths to Modern Mysteries
From ancient myths to modern mysteries, shapeshifters haunt human imagination. Wolves, foxes, and humans who shift forms reveal our deepest fears, the fluidity of identity, and the uncanny power of transformation that blurs the line between reality and legend.
Stitching the Cosmos: Kyrgyz Felt Art as Living Myth
In the highlands of Kyrgyzstan, women artisans revive ancient cosmology through felt. Each pattern—a spell, a story, a guardian—breathes myth into modern life, transforming humble wool into sacred tapestries of identity, culture, and cosmic balance.
The Glitch in the Matrix: Why Reality Feels Fake—and Why We Love It
Reality feels off. Glitches, liminal spaces, and uncanny digital imagery make our minds question what’s real. Explore the chilling science of perception and the internet’s role in magnifying our collective unease.
The Ghosts in the Machine: How Our Memories Betray Us—and Why the Internet Revels in It
Our memories are not infallible archives—they twist, fade, and even betray us. The internet amplifies these distortions, creating collective illusions that challenge reality. Explore the chilling science behind why our minds gaslight us and why online communities can’t get enough.
Deep-Sea Mining: Beneath the Surface of Policy, Profit, and Planetary Mystery
Beneath the ocean’s shadowed depths lie minerals vital for our green future—but greed, politics, and unknown ecosystems collide. Deep-sea mining could unlock riches or unleash irreversible ecological damage. Explore the abyssal clash of profit, policy, and planetary mystery.
The Ever-Changing Face of American Conspiracy Thinking: From Epstein to QAnon
In America’s shadowed corners, whispers outweigh facts. From Epstein whispers to QAnon currents, conspiracy thinking evolves—shaping politics, culture, and belief. Explore how these ever-mutating narratives feed fear, mistrust, and the human craving for hidden truths.
Alien Abduction Hotspots in the U.S. (Feature, June 2025)
From Nevada to New Hampshire, U.S. hotspots for alien abductions reveal chilling tales of unexplained lights, strange crafts, and mysterious encounters. Explore the regions where the unknown lingers, and the line between reality and the extraordinary disappears.
New York's Skyward Surge: The 2024–25 UAP Phenomenon
New York skies are alight with mystery in 2024–25 as UAP sightings surge. From Manhattan to Upstate, glowing orbs and silent crafts defy explanation, hinting at phenomena beyond human comprehension.
The Chupacabra of Pueblo: A Tale of Shadows and Speculation
A shadowy creature prowls Pueblo, Colorado—patchy fur, red eyes, and a skeletal frame. Viral footage sparks debates: mange-ridden raccoon… or the elusive chupacabra? Locals and experts clash over the truth behind this chilling sighting.
Red Eyes in the Dark: Fox Nation Revives the Mothman Legend
Fox Nation's latest documentary, "Mothman: The Man, The Moth, The Legend," reignites the chilling tale of Point Pleasant's red-eyed omen. Through in-depth interviews and historical analysis, the film examines the creature's eerie appearances and the tragic Silver Bridge collapse, offering a fresh perspective on this enduring mystery.
Reflections of Fear: The Enduring Terror of Bloody Mary
In PseudoPod's August 2025 episode, "Reflections on Bloody Mary," the classic urban legend is reimagined through the lens of contemporary horror. This episode delves into the psychological and cultural aspects of the Bloody Mary myth, offering a fresh perspective on a tale that continues to captivate and terrify.
The Legend of the Vrykolakas: Greece’s Undead Curse
Deep in the shadows of Greek villages lurks the Vrykolakas, an undead curse that walks among the living. From bloated, grotesque bodies to terrifying knocks at doors, discover the chilling folklore, historical roots, and rituals meant to stop this fearsome revenant.
A24’s The Backrooms: When Viral Creepypasta Creeps Into the Big Screen
A24 is bringing the internet’s eeriest myth to life: The Backrooms. Born as a viral creepypasta and fueled by liminal dread, the cult phenomenon is now a full-scale horror film directed by 19-year-old Kane Parsons—complete with an A-list cast and a promise of fluorescent nightmares on the big screen.
Wendigo Sightings: The Frozen Hunger That Walks on Two Legs
From Indigenous lore to modern creepypasta, the Wendigo isn’t just a cryptid—it’s a hunger that walks. Discover why this icy legend still chills us to the bone.