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.
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.
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.
The Licked Hand: “Humans Can Lick Too” and the Terror Beneath the Bed
What if the warm lick you felt in the night wasn’t from your dog? The Licked Hand legend turns a moment of comfort into a lifelong fear.
Cropsey: Staten Island’s Boogeyman Who Stepped Out of the Shadows
Part boogeyman, part true crime, the tale of Cropsey is one of the darkest urban legends in America—because some of it actually happened.
Polybius: The Arcade Game That Played You
An arcade game that causes madness, memory loss, and maybe even men in black? Polybius is the pixelated phantom that’s haunted gamers for decades.
The Kidney Heist: A Sinister Souvenir from a Night Out
A flirty stranger, a forgotten night, and a bathtub full of ice—The Kidney Heist is the urban legend that won’t let you travel without looking twice.
Snakes in the Toilet: Sewer Serpents of the Urban Jungle
Slithering up from your nightmares—and your pipes—comes this bizarre urban legend that turns every toilet into a potential serpent trap.
The Killer in the Backseat: America’s Highway Horror
Is your backseat empty… or hiding something sinister? Explore this haunting American urban legend and the fears that still lurk in the rearview mirror.
Index of Haunted Legends: A World of Whispers and Warnings
From bathroom spirits to bloodthirsty beasts, this ever-growing index of haunted urban legends guides you through the eeriest tales across the globe. Each one is a doorway to dread—linked in yellow when their full stories are revealed. Start exploring… if you dare.
The Chilling Tale of Bloody Mary
Dive into the eerie legend of Bloody Mary, the mirror ghost who comes alive at midnight. What will you summon?
The Vanishing Hitchhiker: America’s Eerie Ghost Tale
Uncover the eerie truth behind the Vanishing Hitchhiker urban legend—are you ready to hitch a ride into the unknown?