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Can the ubiquitous sleep paralysis demon be explained by science? Turns out the answer is usually yes, but not ALL the time.

EVP are mysterious audio recordings of inaudible voices that some believe are attempts at communication by spirits.

Marketing storytelling with your macabre ghost story team.

What are wards? Where does a ward get it’s power from? How do you use a ward? What is the Evil Eye? And what’s up with this ubiquitous hand?

Follow along with Becky’s process drawing YouTube videos to learn to draw a scary, cute, or funny haunted house.

We tell you how to know if your house is haunted based on hundreds of stories we’ve collected from real people living in haunted homes.

We know you’ve heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but did you know there are several other strange aquatic cryptids you’ll find only in the Scottish Lochs?

March may be the start of spring, but it’s full of spooky holidays. Check out our list of how to keep the scares coming as the days grow longer.

water plays an important role in paranormal activity and ghostly manifestations

Etymology for Goth Polyglots, holiday edition: Naughty or Nice?

St. Michan’s Church in Dublin, Ireland, has a very unusual attraction—underground crypts that contain mummies.

Etymology for Goth Polyglots: The Spectral Speculum

Simple ways to bring good luck home and create good vibes in your space using common materials most of us have on hand.

Common salt superstitions and where they come from.

We tour room 311, the source of grisly murders and infamous guests in the haunted Read House hotel in Chattanooga, TN

Looking for a paranormal experience in the Ancient City? Here’s our St. Augustine Ghost Tour review of the GhoSt Augustine Shadow Shuttle

Trolls are a paranormal/pop-culture crossover phenomenon. Every American knows the word from childhood. But are trolls real?

Yes, I spent the night in a haunted jail in rural northeast Tennessee. And if you’re looking for a fun and exciting adventure, you can, too!

What’s really going on when your dog or cat reacts to something you cannot see? Do pets sense spirits in your house?

The Windigo is certainly a real fear, a real belief, a real parable that permeates multiple cultures throughout the northern hemisphere.

The toilet monster lives in your septic tank. When anyone in the household squats down to use the facilities, they lure the monster out.

Is the famous Bell Witch real? Check out some of the history and lore and decide for yourself if the Bell Witch legend is real or lore.

What is a succubus and where did legends of this strange, seductive creature come from? We give you the backstory along with some hot photos!

Have you ever had a ghost follow you home? If so, why do you think the ghost picked you?

You only have a day left to implement your 2022 quaaltagh plan. Why was 2021 such a piece of crap? Because none of us made a quaaltagh plan.

Why Christmas ghost stories? What is the allure of telling scary ghost stories at Christmastime? The tradition goes back to ancient times.

We may never know the true history of this cursed location in New Orleans, but it’s safe to say there’s a lot of ghosts at LaLaurie Mansion.

Haint blue is a light blue color used to keep nasty supernatural creatures out of your home. Find out why and where the word comes from.

This particular tale of the LaLaurie Mansion is truly horrifying, disturbing and downright shocking, so proceed with caution.

We created a shocking documentary that explores the metaphysical nature of ghosts, poltergeist-summoning, and prosciutto.

The most haunted house in Texas (and third most haunted in the nation), some say, if you die on the property, you never leave.

Liminal spaces seem to attract the paranormal. But what exactly is a liminal space?

Do these strange architectural oddities, known as witch windows, really prevent witches from coming into your home?

The Sorrel Weed House is a historic landmark and museum, and has a reputation for being one of the most haunted buildings in Savannah.

Eastern State Penitentiary, one of the most famous haunted places in America, is a former prison with a sordid past and a haunted history.

What is the origin of the word bat? Why does bat mean so many things? Learn why this strange word is more complicated than you think.

Would you spend the night in Thornewood Castle? Learn about how to do just that, and the ghosts you may see there.

It’s perfectly normal for children to be interested in mummies, we think anyway. Because we were the same way and we turned out fine.

Are the Sloss Furnaces in Alabama haunted? Our Hauntings Correspondent Kristy took a tour (with pictures) to help unravel the mystery.

Is the Winchester Mystery House haunted? Why is it considered to be one of the most haunted mansions in America?

The tragic souls of the Lemp family still haunt this impressive mansion in St. Louis, MO. Read more to learn about the Lemp mansion ghosts.

A review of the ghost tour that Diana took at the bizarre Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California.

Thinking of visiting the haunted Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa? Learn about its history and some of the spooky things you’ll encounter!

Just how haunted is the St. Augustine Lighthouse? Find out about the lighthouse’s famous ghosts and paranormal investigations.

What is the legend of the Bell Witch? Was she real? And how is she portrayed in pop culture? Get the scoop on this Tennessee legend.

A review of the ghost tour at the Fairmont Hotel in one of the most haunted places in the U.S.: Deadwood, South Dakota.

Did you know that bathrooms could be the most haunted place in your home? Learn why in this process drawing video.

What is it like to take a casual stroll through the Stanley Hotel, considered to be one of the most haunted hotels in the country?

A review of the ghost tour of the Crescent Hotel. The horror stories have been passed on for almost a century. Now, finally, there’s proof.

Another succubus blog in honor of pride month, looking at motives for succubism, and how they’d work when a succubus attacks a lesbian.