Black Masses, the Devil and Witches at Mercat de Santa Caterina
At the old marketplace in Barcelona Mercat de Santa Caterina there are stories about the devil that made an appearance after witches used to congregate on this place for black masses.
Halloween Stories: Hop-tu-Naa and Jinny the Witch from Isle of Man
The ancient Halloween celebration of Hop-tu-Naa on the Isle of Man has a lot of the old celtic traditions. They also sing about Jinny the Witch, a woman tried for witchcraft centuries ago.
The Stone Chamber by Henry Brereton Marriott Watson
“The Stone Chamber” by H. B. Marriott Watson, published in 1899, is a gothic tale that delves into the supernatural with an air of creeping dread. The story centers on an old, secluded mansion that houses a mysterious stone chamber, long sealed and shrouded in dark legends. The protagonist, drawn by curiosity and a sense of adventure, decides to uncover the secrets of the chamber, only to unleash a malevolent presence that had been trapped for centuries.
Spiorad na mBarna and Moll O’Shaughnessy Restless Spirit
A heinous murder sent shockwaves in the small village known as Barna in Ireland. Ever since then Spiorad na mBarna or Moll O’Shaughnessy as the murderer was named, has said […]
The Witch Caves of Zugarramurdi
During one of the biggest witch trials in Spain, there was one place that was thought to be more filled with witchcraft than others. In the so-called Witch Caves of Zugarramurdi in the Basque country, it was said that witches gathered for sabbaths and akellares.
Haunting Tales of Black Alice and John’s Bridge in Kilkenny
In 1763, the John’s Bridge in Kilkenny collapsed and killed many people. People started to whisper about it being the curse from Black Alice that started many centuries ago in […]
The Dark Tale of Enriqueta Martí: The Infamous Vampire of El Raval in Barcelona
For years children kept disappearing in the El Raval neighborhood in Barcelona. When the culprit finally was found it was Enriqueta Marti and her twisted crimes at fault. She was because of the darkness of her crimes called The Vampire of El Raval, and perhaps the scope of her crimes will never be revealed.
The Haunted Abandoned Porcelain Doll Factory
In an abandoned porcelain doll factory in Spain they got up and left production in a hurry. Remains of the dolls were left to be found by those daring to enter the abandoned building. It is said that some that have taken some of the dolls out from the building had to return it back because they thought they were haunted.
Dark Tourism to Mehandipur Balaji Temple for an Exorcism in Rajasthan
There is a temple in Rajasthan dedicated to exorcism and cleansing of evil spirits. The Mehandipur Balaji opens its doors for whoever needs it, and it is said that there is always a huge crowd in need of help.
The True Story of a Vampire by Count Eric Stenbock
“The True Story of a Vampire” by Count Eric Stenbock, published in 1894, is a haunting and evocative tale that delves into the dark allure of vampirism. The story is narrated by an old man who recounts the tragic events that befell a noble family when Count Vardalek, a mysterious and charismatic stranger, enters their lives. The Count exudes a sinister charm, gradually insinuating himself into the household and exerting a mesmerizing influence over the young heir, Gabriel. As Gabriel’s health deteriorates, it becomes evident that the Count is a vampire, feeding off the boy’s vitality.
Ghosts Roaming in the Dow Hill Forest and School
In the thick forest at Dow Hill in Kurseong, locals have reported seeing strange things between the trees and in the old school from colonial times are said to have […]
The Ghost of Rees Griffiths Haunting the North Kaibab Trail
Former worker on the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon died when a boulder fell over him. Ever since, strange lights and apparitions close to his grave on the trail as well as the Phantom Ranch on the bottom of the Canyon is said to haunt the park.
The Gentle Haunting at Markree Castle
Although connected to Red Mary, infamous for her cruelty, the Markree Castle is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl that likes when guests leave her […]
The Ghostly of Gram Parsons at the Joshua Tree Inn
Haunting music is said to linger in the Joshua Tree Inn, said to be the ghost of the musician Gram Parsons, who died tragically in one of the rooms of the Inn. Now, musicians from all over the world come to the desert in search of inspiration as well as his ghost.
Elche’s Historic and Haunted Library
In the old town of Elche there is an old library that is said to be haunted. Securitas have claimed to have witness an entire procession of ghost monks wandering through the halls that once used to be a Franciscan Monastery.
The Scorched Ghosts of Rana Kumbha Palace and the Chittorgarh Fort
A queen is said to haunt the Rana Kumbha Palace and the Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan, India. Legend tells she jumped into the fire to escape invaders visitors talk about seeing a ghost with a burned face.