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One more Writing the Occult: Love & Death session briefing left to go - and it's meee!

I'll explore some of those urban legends & folk tales that revolve around lovers - the couple parked up in lover's lane being watched by a serial killer, the local high spot where jilted lovers fling themselves at the world's mercy... There's just something about young love under threat that lends itself to campfire tales, right?

Tix/details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co

#urbanlegends #horror #writing

A text-heavy graphic features the same session briefing as seen in this post. To the right is a photo of Lauren McMenemy, and the poster for horror film Lover's Lane

And yes: last but not least, I myself will step out of the host chair and into the presenter chair for a Writing the Occult: Love & Death session looking at all those horror urban legends that involve lovers.

Join us on Lurve day to talk about death! Tickets and details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co

#horror #writing #writers #urbanlegends #ghoststories #occult #gothic

A text-heavy graphic features a bio for writer Lauren McMenemy, who is pictured at right: she is a white woman with longish dark purple hair, wearing a tarot-inspired jumpsuit and dark glasses.

@Palletack the strange case of the faith healer who didn't stay dead. #History #Superstition #Skepticism #UrbanLegends

The Historical Event That DESTROYS Resurrection Claims

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Krp85Urk3uk&si=AYef85LqhPKVZ8S3

The Jersey Devil legend never dies… and the Pine Barrens still whisper at night.
#JerseyDevil #Cryptid #UrbanLegends #Paranormal #Horror #Folklore
https://hauntings2.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/the-jersey-devil-new-jerseys-most-terrifying-cryptid-a-historical-investigation-and-a-vivid-personal-nightmare/

Mud Ghost Estate Redux is a spooky Hong Kong folklore TTRPG from the creator of May You Fish in Interesting Times. 👻
A tumbling block tower represents the haunted estate, which traps the explorers when it collapses. 💀
The Kickstarter ends in less than 70 hours! ⌛

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wharthur/mud-ghost-estate

#ttrpg #indierpg #mudghostestate #folklore #folklorejam #urbanlegends #crowdfunding #kickstarter

Cover for Mud Ghost Estate Redux, depicting a derelict block tower at night, seen from a wide angle perspective from the ground. The bottom left corner reads "Ending soon on Kickstarter".

Saint Nicholas and the Legends of December 6th

December 6th – a pretty mundane date other than it being Mark Olly and my mate John’s birthdays – shout out to you guys, hope you have lovely days 😌.

Or so I thought…

6/12 also carries a fascinating mix of festive joy and mysterious tales that have intrigued humanity for generations. It’s a date steeped in folklore, supernatural phenomena, and even modern UFO sightings. While much of its reputation stems from the celebration of Saint Nicholas’ feast day, it’s also surrounded by legends that blur the lines between the spiritual and the unexplained. Let’s dive into the stories associated with this date, keeping an open mind along the way because I keep getting dissed on Reddit by folk who don’t even bother reading the article first… teehee!.

So. To start us off on our jingly bell journey, we have the connection between December 6th and the legendary figure of Saint Nicholas – it is well-known, particularly in Europe. Historically, he was a benevolent bishop famous for his miracles and acts of kindness, which inspired the modern Father Christmas / Santa Claus.

But some stories take a more mystical turn. In rural areas, tales are told of a ghostly figure resembling Saint Nicholas appearing on this day, often in moments of need. Witnesses describe a man in bishop’s robes who seems to step out of nowhere, offering help before disappearing just as suddenly. These encounters are often accompanied by faint scents of myrrh or the flickering of lights, phenomena that some attribute to the supernatural.

In Alpine regions, the folklore of Krampus adds a darker twist to December 6th. This horned, demonic figure, said to accompany Saint Nicholas, punishes misbehaving children. But beyond the costumed festivities of Krampusnacht, locals have reported sightings of strange, shadowy creatures lurking in the woods. Some claim to hear the jarring sound of bells in the distance, only to find no source for the noise. Paranormal investigators have even documented unexplained claw marks on doors and trees in areas known for Krampus celebrations. Spooky!

Coastal towns have their own eerie traditions tied to this date. Among fishermen and sailors, there are tales of phantom bells tolling out at sea, often on misty December nights. These sounds are said to come from a ghost ship known as The Saint Nicholas, which is believed to appear as an omen of storms or maritime disasters. Witnesses describe seeing a faintly glowing ship emerge from the fog, only to vanish without a trace. Whether these sightings are rooted in collective memory or something more mysterious, they continue to stir imaginations.

In the forests of Eastern Europe, another chilling legend emerges. Centuries ago, a group of pilgrims traveling to a shrine dedicated to Saint Nicholas vanished in a blizzard on December 6th. Locals say their spirits now roam the woods, their presence marked by strange lights dancing among the trees or whispers carried by the wind. Paranormal enthusiasts exploring the area on this date have reported eerie occurrences, such as malfunctioning equipment and fleeting glimpses of hooded figures.

Northern regions, particularly those near the Arctic Circle, also offer intriguing tales tied to December 6th. Around this time, the auroras are particularly vibrant, and indigenous legends speak of spirits or mythical beings descending to dance beneath the shimmering lights.

Witnesses have occasionally described humanoid shapes within the auroras or even claimed to hear faint, melodic singing drifting through the cold night air. Whether these experiences are spiritual, psychological, or something else entirely, they add a layer of wonder to the season.

Interestingly, December 6th has also become associated with modern UFO phenomena. In recent years, there have been reports of unusual lights in the sky on this date, particularly in regions where the night skies are clear and dark. These lights often move erratically or in formations that defy conventional explanations. While sceptics might attribute them to natural phenomena like meteor showers or satellites, UFO enthusiasts see them as evidence of something beyond our current understanding.

December’s proximity to winter solstice celebrations and the associated energy of renewal and reflection only deepens the intrigue…

For those who study the paranormal, December 6th is sometimes thought to be a time when the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds becomes thinner. This could explain why some homes report increased activity, from objects mysteriously moving to unexplained knocking sounds. Whether it’s the emotional resonance of the holiday season or something more metaphysical, the heightened sense of connection – both to loved ones and the unknown – seems to bring out the extraordinary.

At its heart, December 6th is a day that invites curiosity. From ghostly apparitions and ancient legends to the twinkling lights of UFOs in the winter sky, it’s a date that sparks imagination and wonder. Whether you see these stories as metaphors, mysteries to solve, or experiences to embrace, they remind us that the world still holds plenty of room for the extraordinary.

#AliensAmongUs #AuroraSpirits #CosmicMystery #December6 #Folklore #GhostSightings #ghostStories #GhostlyEncounters #haunted #hauntedHistory #HolidayMysteries #HolidayMystery #Krampusnacht #MysteriousLights #mystery #MysticalLights #MysticalWinter #Mythology #Paranormal #PhantomBells #SaintNicholas #SeasonOfWonder #supernatural #UFOPhenomena #UFOSighting #Unexplained #UrbanLegends #WinterLegends #WinterMagic

🐚 The Last Street Siren ✨
🕯️In a forgotten alley lit by flickering city lights, a lone siren bends over her tiny workstation — crafting fragile pieces of a world that no longer believes in magic. Metal scales catch the glow, her hair tangled with remnants of the deep sea. She looks lost, yet determined… a mythical being surviving the modern world one handmade relic at a time.

💫 If this moment moves you, share it — let her story ripple beyond the shadows. 🌧️🌊

#TonHaex #UrbanFantasy #StreetSiren #MythInTheCity #AIArt #DigitalArt #CyberNymph #SciFiFantasy #MysticalCreatures #SurrealArt #FantasyVibes #UrbanLegends #DarkAesthetic #CinematicArt #VisualStorytelling #Otherworldly #FutureFolklore #MythReborn #ArtDiscovery #DreamlikeScenes #TonHaexArt 🌙🕯️

What happens when a gruff, wild wolf-woman and a young wizard meet by chance?
What a question, a great journey begins!
Enjoy the first chapter (after the prologue), finally translated, of "Urban Legends," Wattys's award-winning story in Italy!
Awwoooo!

https://www.wattpad.com/1592521206-urban-legends-1-the-start-of-a-new-adventure

#TheWayOfLegends #UrbanLegends #Wattpad #Werewolves #Lycans

Just found this fascinating deep dive into the Bloody Mary mirror legend — why it refuses to die, how it evolved, and why it still haunts us today.
A quick, eerie read. 🔮🪞
Check it out:
https://hauntings2.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/bloody-mary-the-mirror-legend-that-refuses-to-die/

#BloodyMary #UrbanLegends #Paranormal #HorrorFolklore #CreepyStories #FolkloreFriday #MirrorMyth

Mud Ghost Estate is a spooky tumbling block tower-based TTRPG inspired by the urban legends and folklore of Hong Kong. 👻

The Redux edition is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wharthur/mud-ghost-estate

#ttrpg #indierpg #mudghostestate #folklore #folklorejam #urbanlegend #urbanlegends #都市傳說 #都市伝説 #鬼故 #crowdfunding #kickstarter

Here's the trailer for Mud Ghost Estate Redux, launching tomorrow (28th Nov) on Kickstarter! 👻

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wharthur/mud-ghost-estate

#ttrpg #indierpg #mudghostestate #folklore #urbanlegend #urbanlegends #都市傳說 #都市伝説 #鬼故 #crowdfunding #kickstarter

Can I get 4 more people to push the "Notify me on launch" button? 🥺

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wharthur/mud-ghost-estate

#ttrpg #indierpg #folklore #urbanlegend #urbanlegends #tabletop #crowdfunding #kickstarter

Mud Ghost Estate Redux—A Spooky Tumbling Tower TTRPG
A spooky tumbling block tower-based TTRPG inspired by Hong Kong folklore; now with revised text, new artwork and extra content!
The words "Push here!" with an arrow pointing to the notify me on launch button.
There are currently 96 followers.

🌃 Một căn hộ sang trọng giữa lòng đô thị sầm uất suốt 3 năm không một ánh đèn. Câu chuyện phía sau hé lộ góc khuất của thị trường bất động sản hạng sang đang "đóng băng" kéo dài.
#BấtĐộngSản #CănHộBíẨn #ThịTrườngĐóngBăng #RealEstateMystery #UrbanLegends

https://vietnamnet.vn/bi-an-can-ho-chung-cu-suot-nam-khong-sang-den-2455467.html

Good morning. 👻🧙‍♂️🦇

22 October 2025

Back in the place I called home during my teenage years, there was an urban legend about a Lady in White. They said she could be seen if you drove out along the canal banks at night. I suspect every community has its own version of a Lady in White—retold, reshaped, and passed along like a ceremonial whisper. The story behind her was never quite clear. No one ever explained why she supposedly roamed the night. I never met anyone who claimed to have seen her firsthand—only people who knew someone who knew someone who said they had. That’s the way of urban legends: always one degree removed, always just out of reach.

Still, my friends and I, restless and looking for something to do, would sometimes head out to the canal banks after dark, hoping for a glimpse. This was in the San Joaquin Valley, where certain times of year the fog rolled in thick and heavy, making it a challenge to navigate the narrow access roads that ran alongside the canals. But we did it anyway. The fog had a way of distorting the landscape, creating illusions that made the improbable feel just barely plausible. Even then, I knew better. Ghosts are the stuff of imagination and superstition. My head’s always been fairly level—even in my worst moments.

There was also an old, abandoned house on the edge of town, wrapped in its own ghost stories. It was purported to be haunted. We all knew it was nonsense, but still—when the fog crept in and the house loomed out of the mist—we got the heebie-jeebies just the same.

I think we wanted to believe. Because sometimes, believing makes things exciting.

“We need ghost stories because we, in fact, are the ghosts.” — Stephen King

“I do not believe in ghosts. I believe in ghost stories.” — John Robert Colombo

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #morning #UrbanLegends #ghosts #OldHouse #abandoned #fog #apartments #architecture

Balcony of Echoes

"An aging two-story apartment building stands quietly in a grassy clearing, its wooden bones weathered by time and neglect. The upper floor is lined with a long, continuous balcony—its railings faded and splintered, like the ribs of a forgotten ark. The windows are mostly boarded up, some with mismatched panels, others left open to the elements, hinting at abandonment or retreat. The exterior walls wear the patina of years—peeling paint, water stains, and the soft erosion of forgotten upkeep.

A pair of mailboxes, mounted on a single post, lean slightly forward as if bowing to the weight of memory. Nearby, a “No Parking in Fire Zone” sign stands upright, its red lettering stark against the muted tones of the building. The grass around the structure is uneven and wild, dotted with patches of shade from surrounding trees whose branches stretch protectively overhead. The sunlight slants in from the side, casting long shadows that suggest late afternoon—a golden hour that softens the decay with a touch of grace.

The scene feels rural, maybe suburban, but mostly timeless—caught between use and abandonment, utility and elegy. The building doesn’t shout; it murmurs. It holds stories in its silence, waiting for someone to listen." - Microsoft Copilot

Omens on the Oval Returns with Chilling Tales and Tower Tours Thursday - Sophia Wohl

https://www.wacoca.com/media/463573/ メトロ・ブーミン最新ミックステープより「Take Me Thru There」MV公開 #HipHop #METROBOOMIN #music #Quavo #TakeMeThruDere #URBANLEGENDS #音楽

B is for BELIEVE.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/ghost-hunters-to-140257376

#horror #ghosts #ghoststories #urbanlegends #wellington #occult

Book cover black background and gold lettering in the style of an Ouija board. Text reads: The Ghost Hunter's Guide to the Alphabet. Beneath in revese, text reads: By Violet Blue Pōneke Wellington. At the very bottom it reads "Goodbye." Woodcut style images include a wind god, a sun god, a feather, the "one common skull" (gravestone detail), two floating hands with eyes reaching up above and down below, trees native to Aotearoa, a tabby cat, ferns, a laser Kiwi bird lasering a headstone, and at the center is a steamship on the water.

Discover the dark world of creepypasta and why these horror stories are so addictive… Dare to read? 👻 https://hauntings2.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/what-is-creepypasta/

#Creepypasta #HorrorStories #HorrorCommunity #InternetHorror #CreepypastaFan #HorrorCulture #ScaryStories #UrbanLegends #ClassicHorror #Spooky #HorrorAddict #Paranormal #DigitalHorror #HorrorFiction #CreepyTales