The Ghost Drummer of Cape Coast Castle
A journalist uncovers the eerie truth behind Cape Coast Castle’s ghostly drummer—will he silence the legend or become part of it?
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18th Century: Known as the Age of Enlightenment, this era saw a focus on reason, science, and individual liberty. Stories from this period often examine social issues, political revolutions, and the rise of new philosophical and scientific ideas.
The Cursed Treasure of Antigua
Some treasures are meant to stay buried…
The Silver Bell of Itauguá
A forgotten legend. A cursed bell. A destiny that cannot be escaped.
Lady Leeuwarden’s Secret
A forgotten noblewoman, a hidden conspiracy, and the historian determined to uncover the truth.
The Witch of Table Mountain
A chilling legend of vengeance, mystery, and the spirit that haunts Table Mountain.
The Hag of Marigot Bay
The sea does not forget—nor does the spirit that lingers beneath its waves
The Pirate Ghost of San Juan
A haunted treasure, a pirate’s curse, and a historian’s journey to uncover the truth.
The Witch of Transdanubia
A haunting tale of magic, betrayal, and the enduring power of redemption.
The Ghost of the Hoogeveen Moor
Unraveling a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and redemption in the misty wetlands of Hoogeveen Moor
The Witch of Viñales Valley
A haunting legend in Cuba’s Viñales Valley comes alive in this tale of courage and redemption.
The Legend of the Illuminati
Unravel the hidden secrets of history's most powerful clandestine society.
The Tale of Blackbeard’s Ghost
A historian confronts the cursed ghost of Blackbeard in a thrilling tale of treasure and terror on the high seas.
The Legend of La Llorona
A haunting legend of love, loss, and eternal sorrow.
The Jersey Devil
The terrifying legend of New Jersey’s most feared creature.
The Legend of Bernardo Carpio
The legend of a mighty hero trapped between mountains, awaiting the moment to rise and free his people.
Treasure Island
A thrilling tale of adventure, pirates, and buried treasure on a dangerous island.
The Legend of the Beast of Gévaudan
A chilling legend of terror, mystery, and courage in 18th-century France.
The Story of the Salem Witch Trials
A chilling account of fear, superstition, and injustice during the Salem Witch Trials.
The Little Princess
A young girl's journey from sheltered nobility to a wise leader in 18th century France.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
A tale of love, rivalry, and eerie legends in Sleepy Hollow.
Rip Van Winkle
A tale of mystery and transformation in the Catskill Mountains.