La Yurona: The Wail That Rolls Across the Rio Grande
A reporter digs into the border-town spectre who drowns the innocent and hunts faithless men
Top Legend Stories on GatherTales
Legends blend historical fact with fictional embellishments, often focusing on heroic figures or extraordinary events. They may celebrate cultural heroes, commemorate historical battles, or explain the origins of places and customs.
The Runestone's Curse
Unearthing a Deadly Ancient Oath in the Northwoods
The Phantom Organ of Lucerne
An eerie midnight summons across Hofkirche’s ancient aisles
The Witch of Barz Hill
Shadows over the Moor
The Lake Worth Monster
When Myth Stalks the Shores of Fort Worth
The Spirit of Mary Modie Northern Theater
A Pennsylvania Witch’s Curse Haunts Barz Hill
The Elizabeth Lake Monster
A hidden force beneath tranquil waters
The Ghostly Miner of Jihlava: Haunting Silver Mine Legend
In the twisting tunnels beneath Jihlava, a lantern-lit specter warns of ancient dangers hidden in silver veins.
The Lake Spirit of Saimaa: Finland’s Enchanting Water Sirens
A haunting Finnish legend of sirens whose song frees seals yet tempts travelers into icy waters
The Ghost of Bran Castle: Legends of the White Lady and the Monk
Discover the whispering shadows and restless spirits haunting Bran Castle's ancient halls
The Ghostly Knight of Kalmar Castle: Eternal Vigil on the Ramparts
A Medieval Knight’s Quest for Redemption Amidst Time and Twilight
The Lost Treasure of Perdido Key: Pirate Gold Beneath Florida Shores
Unearthing the century-old pirate legend hidden along Florida’s sun-kissed shores
The Lethal Coin: The Empire State Building Penny Toss Legend
Discover the chilling urban legend that claims a penny tossed from the Empire State Building can kill
El Muerto: Mexican Wraith Vengeance Across the Desert Night
A Mexican wraith returns under a moonlit sky to settle old scores beyond the borderlands
The Legend of Crna Kraljica: Croatia’s Black Queen of Medvedgrad
A medieval folktale of a cruel queen’s curse, witch-vampire transformation, and her hidden treasure in Medvedgrad’s woods
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.
Cherry Hill’s Spirit: Unveiling the Ghost of Eliza Worthington
The haunting of Eliza Worthington in an eerily preserved mansion in Cherry Hill
The Elf Knights of Valkenburg: Spectral Guardians of the Forest
A spectral battalion of elfin knights rides through moonlit forests to protect Valkenburg Castle.
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.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Legends Beneath the Peak
An intrepid journey into the heart of a 124-year-old legend lies beneath Mount Shasta’s craggy slopes.
The Enchanted Mountains of Ceahlău: A Romanian Legend
A timeless tale of weeping stones, mountain spirits, and brave souls seeking the blessings of Ceahlău's peaks.
The Whispering Winds of El Salar: A Bolivian Legend of Ancestral Secrets
On the great salt flats of Bolivia, ancient winds whisper secrets that guide the lost through shimmering expanses.
El Lobizón: Curse of the Seventh Son
An Argentine gaucho’s bloodline doom beneath the full moon’s silver gaze
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.