Previously: The Green Children Of Woolpit. You’re probably familiar with the tale: Once, many years ago, a mysterious stranger came to the German town of Hamelin — a stranger with a musical gift Continue Reading > about Unresolved: What Happened In Hamelin? The Mysterious History Of The Pied Piper
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Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Bluebeard (Or, The Robber Bridegroom) (Or, Mr. Fox)
Previously: The Hachioji Cemetery Haunted Phone Booth. Type: MK (Maiden-Killer). Period/location of origin: In its most well-known form: France, 1697. However, tales of subject — known, Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: Bluebeard (Or, The Robber Bridegroom) (Or, Mr. Fox)
The Most Dangerous Games: The Lady In The Castle Ritual
Previously: Is Anyone There? In October of 2023, a Reddit user going by the name u/Whole_Leek_5087 posted a question to the r/ThreeKings subreddit: “Does anyone remember the Lady In The Castle Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Lady In The Castle Ritual
The Most Dangerous Games: The Fear Less Ritual
Previously: The Clock And Candles Game. For some, the act of facing your fears and coming out stronger on the other end is its own reward. For others, a bit more incentive might be required — and Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Fear Less Ritual
Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Old Bridge In The Park”
Previously: “Resort Job.” This week’s creepypasta, “The Old Bridge In The Park,” is a delightful surprise of a read. Written by Arthur “Moist Squelch” Burgandy III (apologies to anyone who finds Continue Reading > about Creepypasta Of The Week: “The Old Bridge In The Park”
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
Previously: Madam Koi Koi. Type: PE (Preternatural Entity). Period/location of origin: The 13th century C.E., Hamelin, Germany. Appearance: Subject appears to be a male-presenting human Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Pied Piper Of Hamelin
The Weird Part Of YouTube: “O Paradive Sally” (“About Dressy Sally”) And The Unraveling Of The Nickelodeon Clock Man Mystery
Previously: The Making Of "No Through Road." They call it the Clock Man video — or, sometimes, the Nickelodeon Clock Man video. It does have an actual name; officially, it’s called “O Parádivé Continue Reading > about The Weird Part Of YouTube: “O Paradive Sally” (“About Dressy Sally”) And The Unraveling Of The Nickelodeon Clock Man Mystery
Creepypasta of the Week: “The Pied Piper”
Previously: “Extra Ketchup.” Fairy tales are worth a closer look for the same reason that a lot of modern urban legends are — there’s often more going on there than just a gruesome tale meant to Continue Reading > about Creepypasta of the Week: “The Pied Piper”