The Ghost Ship of Caladsey Island: A Haunting Maritime Legend
Unravel the eerie legend of a phantom vessel that drifts through fog around Caladsey Island.
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Cherry Hill’s Spirit: Unveiling the Ghost of Eliza Worthington
The haunting of Eliza Worthington in an eerily preserved mansion in Cherry Hill
The Bell Witch of Alabama
A chilling legend of a restless spirit haunting a remote Alabama farmstead in the waning days of the 19th century.
El Lobizón: Curse of the Seventh Son
An Argentine gaucho’s bloodline doom beneath the full moon’s silver gaze
La Luchosa: The Owl with a Woman’s Face
In the misty marshlands of the US Southwest, a legendary creature watches over moonlit waters.
El Mohán: Guardian of the Magdalena
A legendary river guardian whose trickery defends Colombia’s waterways.
The Hagin Moly Legend: Shadows Over Appalachian Hollows
In the misted hollows of Appalachia, whispers of a fearsome witcher named Hagin Moly guard children from darker terrors.
Arizona Air: The Whispering Winds of the Desert
When the scorching aridity meets an unseen spirit, the desert breathes secrets long forgotten.
Haunting at the Neils Hotel: A 19th Century Ghost Tale
A spectral presence lurks in the corridors of a historic American hotel.
La Siguanaba: The Enchantress of the Night Jungle
In the shadowed depths of a Guatemalan forest, a vengeful spirit lures the wayward to their doom.
Ratoncito Pérez: El Ratón de los Dientes Encantados
A whimsical mouse who trades a child's lost tooth for a secret treasure beneath the pillow.
Los Aluxes: Mischievous Maya Forest Guardians
Tiny tricksters who guard ancient trees while leading wanderers astray with playful mischief.
The White Tangle Legend of the American Woods
A haunting yarn of a pale, elusive creature that prowls moonlit forests.
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The Lighthouse Spirit of Pensacola
A ghostly keeper’s vigil endures in the salt-scented air of Pensacola Light.
El Cadejo: The Twin Spirits of the Guatemalan Highlands
Two spectral dogs, one black and deadly, one white and protective, walk the moonlit trails of Guatemala.
El Sombrerón: The Haunting Serenade of Guatemala
A mysterious small man in a grand hat weaves curses with haunting songs under moonlight.
La Nahuala: The Witch of Souls
In a small colonial village, whispers tell of a shapeshifting witch who steals souls under the moonlight.
The Cruel Sister: A Dark British Legend of Rivalry
A chilling tale of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England.
Wounded Selkie
A tale of vengeance and grace on the wild coasts of Scotland
Death in the Nut: A Parable of Mortality
A sombre tale from the British countryside that reminds us of life’s fleeting nature.
Casey Jones: The Timeless Rails of Destiny
A larger-than-life journey of one railroad engineer's heroic ride against fate.
The White Cat of France: A Timeless Fairy Tale of Magic and Fate
A mystical journey in a quaint 19th-century French village guided by a magical white cat.
The Mighty Exploits of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong
A rollicking tall tale of grit, adventure, and larger-than-life wonder across 19th-century America.