The Haunting of Ternbl Creek
A legend of indigenous spirits who roam the old Hotockingna valley
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 Cypress Shadow: An Alabama Bigfoot Chronicle
A wildlife biologist’s hunt for the truth behind the legend roaming the Blackwater Swamp
The Mysterious Cross at Old Church of Christ
An age-worn cross holds the fate of a hamlet caught between shadow and salvation
The Singing Specter of El Panecillo
A haunting colonial-era melody drifts through Quito’s night from atop El Panecillo
The Golden Door of Þingvellir
At midsummer sunrise, a hidden portal emerges to guard chieftains’ spirits and ancient wisdom.
The Stone Grandfathers of Dolhareubang
An enchanting legend of Jeju Island’s enduring stone guardians and the wisdom they bestow
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
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 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 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.