Birth of Jesus: A Palestinian Tale
A vivid retelling of the nativity in a humble Palestinian village.
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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 Goat and the Edelweiss Maiden: A Tale of Purity and Resilience
In the misty heights of Swaziland’s mountains, a maiden and her goat safeguard the rare edelweiss, symbols of purity and hope.
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
La Tatwana: The Tragedy of a Guatemalan Herbalist
A sorrowful chronicle of La Tatwana, whose healing hands faced cruel superstition in colonial Guatemala.
The Lemurians of Mount Shasta: Secrets Beneath the Snowy Peak
An intrepid expedition uncovers the ancient inhabitants hidden under Mount Shasta’s icy heart.
The Haunted Deluna House
A spectral legacy stirs in the moonlit halls of Pensacola’s oldest abode
The Buried Treasure of Liberty Island
A daring quest aboard the Providence to unearth Captain Kidd’s hidden bounty beneath Liberty Island
La Luchosa: The Owl with a Woman’s Face
In the misty marshlands of the US Southwest, a legendary creature watches over moonlit waters.
The Lover’s Bridge of Innsbruck: A Tale of Eternal Vows
On the wooden footbridge over the River Inn, two souls bind their hearts with a padlock in a promise that time can’t erode.
El Mohán: Guardian of the Magdalena
A legendary river guardian whose trickery defends Colombia’s waterways.
El Dorado: Quest for the City of Gold
A perilous expedition through misty jungles and sacred rites in search of an elusive golden city.
Tonche: The Shape‑Shifting Demon of the Amazon
A haunting legend of a demon that mimics voices to lure wanderers into the jungle’s heart.
Chullachaki: The One-Footed Spirit of the Amazon
In the heart of the Peruvian rainforest, a mischievous spirit lures wanderers astray with familiar voices.
Mama Coca: Guardian of the Andean Leaf
An evocative myth of healing, fertility, and mountain spirits entwined in emerald foliage.
Ganj Khan Fernandez: The Amazonian Gold
A treasure-seeker entwines colonial avarice and Amazonian lore beneath the canopy of Brazil’s virgin rainforest.
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.
The Hudson River Ghost Ship: Haunting on the Foggy Waters
A spectral vessel emerges from the mist on fog-laden nights, carrying echoes of colonial times.