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.
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19th Century: This period witnessed the Industrial Revolution, rapid technological advancements, and social reforms. Stories from this time often explore the impact of industrialization on society, the rise of capitalism, and the struggles for social justice and equality.
El Lobizón: Curse of the Seventh Son
An Argentine gaucho’s bloodline doom beneath the full moon’s silver gaze
La Luchosa: The Owl with a Woman’s Face
In the misty marshlands of the US Southwest, a legendary creature watches over moonlit waters.
El Mohán: Guardian of the Magdalena
A legendary river guardian whose trickery defends Colombia’s waterways.
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.
La Siguanaba: The Enchantress of the Night Jungle
In the shadowed depths of a Guatemalan forest, a vengeful spirit lures the wayward to their doom.
Ratoncito Pérez: El Ratón de los Dientes Encantados
A whimsical mouse who trades a child's lost tooth for a secret treasure beneath the pillow.
Los Aluxes: Mischievous Maya Forest Guardians
Tiny tricksters who guard ancient trees while leading wanderers astray with playful mischief.
The White Tangle Legend of the American Woods
A haunting yarn of a pale, elusive creature that prowls moonlit forests.
El Pombro
The Lighthouse Spirit of Pensacola
A ghostly keeper’s vigil endures in the salt-scented air of Pensacola Light.
El Cadejo: The Twin Spirits of the Guatemalan Highlands
Two spectral dogs, one black and deadly, one white and protective, walk the moonlit trails of Guatemala.
El Sombrerón: The Haunting Serenade of Guatemala
A mysterious small man in a grand hat weaves curses with haunting songs under moonlight.
La Nahuala: The Witch of Souls
In a small colonial village, whispers tell of a shapeshifting witch who steals souls under the moonlight.
The Cruel Sister: A Dark British Legend of Rivalry
A chilling tale of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption set in Victorian England.
Wounded Selkie
A tale of vengeance and grace on the wild coasts of Scotland
Death in the Nut: A Parable of Mortality
A sombre tale from the British countryside that reminds us of life’s fleeting nature.
Casey Jones: The Timeless Rails of Destiny
A larger-than-life journey of one railroad engineer's heroic ride against fate.
The White Cat of France: A Timeless Fairy Tale of Magic and Fate
A mystical journey in a quaint 19th-century French village guided by a magical white cat.
The Mighty Exploits of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong
A rollicking tall tale of grit, adventure, and larger-than-life wonder across 19th-century America.
Fair Charlotte: The Price of Vanity
A timeless American legend where beauty blinds judgment and vanity sows the seeds of downfall.
Calamity Jane: A Trail of Courage and Destiny
A raw, rousing portrayal of the untamed spirit of the American frontier.