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.
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.
Bestiary of the Damned
From bone-crunching giants to vampiric goats and bathroom demons, this ever-expanding global index explores monsters from around the world—one terrifying region at a time. Once a creature is covered in a dedicated article, their name will light up in yellow like a cursed sigil. Dive in… if you dare.
Cryptids of the World: An Index of Global Beasts & Bumps-in-the-Night
From Yowie to Yeti and every mysterious beastie in between, this ever-evolving index is your globe-trotting guide to the world’s weirdest cryptids—organized by region and updated as the legends unfold. Yellow links mark the stories I’ve already told, so follow the glowing trail and dive deeper into the shadows...
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 Asanbosam: Vampire Demon of Ashanti - Secrets You Won't Believe
Meet the Asanbosam, the Ashanti vampire demon with iron teeth and hook-feet. Dive into its chilling origins and modern-day haunting legacy.
The Salmon of Knowledge: Secrets of Wisdom Beneath the Waves
Unravel the tale of the Salmon of Knowledge, a fish said to grant wisdom to those daring enough to take a bite.
Unveiling the Yowie: Australia’s Hairy Urban Legend
Discover the chilling tale of the Yowie, Australia’s hairy legend—uncover its history, sightings, and the laughs hidden in the dark!
Gwrach-y-Rhibyn: Wales' Haunting Witch of the Mist
Uncover the chilling tale of Wales' Gwrach-y-Rhibyn, the Witch of the Mist, whose ghastly wails warn of death and doom.
Unveiling the Baba Yaga: Russia’s Chicken-Legged Witch
Dive into the strange world of Baba Yaga, Russia's famous witch who lives in a chicken-legged hut and shifts from friend to foe.
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?