The Myth of the Vanaras Within the sacred verses of the Ramayana lies the mystery of the Vanaras—a race of intelligent monkey-like beings. They fought alongside the divine hero Rama in his battle against the demon king Ravana. Far from mere animals, these beings possessed speech, strategy, loyalty, and superhuman strength. Chief among them was … Read more
Intro Sleep should be restorative. For these witnesses, bedtime opened the door to something sinister. Story 1 — “Demonic Doppelgänger” Submitted by anonymous A year after my best friend died, I discovered the news when a replica of her appeared before me, wearing a demonic smile. Months later my papa passed, and now his figure … Read more
Submitted by: John Randolph A Small Town’s Dark Tale Every small town across the United States has its local spook story. But the legend of Tommy Bixon, from Ajo, Arizona, is one of tragedy, terror, and the macabre. The Star Athlete Drafted During the Vietnam War in 1967, the draft claimed many young men across … Read more
Intro Old houses and older relatives often hide chilling secrets. Here are three family-centric hauntings that prove “home” isn’t always safe. Story 1 — “The Dark Mass in Grandma’s Bathroom” Submitted by @playhousebillionz When I was eight, I stayed at my Caribbean grandmother’s house. People whispered that her spirit wandered at night—while she was still … Read more
Introduction From bedroom doorways to midnight windows, “shadow people” have stalked frightened witnesses for generations. Below are three first-hand accounts that prove you’re never truly alone when the lights go out. Story 1 — “The Doorway Shadow” Submitted by @a1l3x.0 When I was between six and eleven, a pitch-black silhouette would hover in the space … Read more