If you were out on the road in China in the old days — if you believe the stories, that is — you might have encountered a strange procession. First, a man carrying a white paper lantern and scattering fake paper money ahead of them, chanting, “Yo ho, yo ho.” Then, a towering...
The best scary stories are true.Many of us have had encounters with the paranormal and the supernatural. We all thought there were monsters under our bed, but some of us really had a boogieman living in our closet, or a ghost walking in our attic. Myths on their own are powerless until...
With Halloween nigh, and the season in many parts of the world ripe for campfires and spooky stories, people gravitate toward fear even in a complex and sometimes scary world. Here are some favorites — lore and fiction, with maybe some truth sprinkled throughout — that The Associat...
The two stories will be different, and both will likely shape the world you grow up in. In one version of today’s story, we’re joyous and triumphant—we have hope! We’ve weathered adversity and overcome it, a plotline familiar from the fairy tales you love, though this story might ...
Scary elevator stories and horror tales that take place in lifts. Read these creepy short stories and next time, you'll be taking the stairs. The Elevator The Elevator is a scary short story about a young boy who has a morbid fear of the elevator in his
a terrifying creature known for its ability to detach its upper body and prey on unsuspecting victims. This spooky avatar pays homage to the rich folklore and traditions of the Philippines, making it the perfect symbol for Halloween or any horror-themed event. Whether you're a fan of Filipino...
The Penanggalan is a ghost or demon from Malaysian Folklore. It is a female vampire that appears as a detached head, flying around on its own with the internal organs trailing behind it. The Penanggalan is similar to the Manananggal in the Philippines, t
There are too many stories about the states to tell in the small a space, and we have to get to the food, but here are a few tidbits before we move on. The Yap have a deep cultural connection to dance and the children learn dances that tell the history of their people. Chuck men...