We love the lore of East Tennessee, even the creepiest stories. From a soul stealer, to a river dweller, to a bloodthirsty witch, make a quick exploration of these three horrifying legends said to lurk in the Smoky Mountains —and be careful not to take a wrong turn! Are these stories merely folktales, or is an ancient evil haunting the Smokies?

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, Ireland, with its verdant landscapes and ancient castles, intrigues us to explore the shadowy and legendary corners of its lore. Irish mythology and folklore are rich with tales of the supernatural, from eerie banshees to mysterious faeries. Here are (lucky) seven of the creepiest legends and lore from Ireland, where history and mystery meet.

In a quiet suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, a family is experiencing a horror that seems to leap straight out of the darkest corners of supernatural fiction. The chilling tale of three young siblings tormented by what many believe to be malevolent goblins has caught the attention of the community and beyond. This isn't just a story of bumps in the night; it's a narrative of unrelenting supernatural harassment.

The Pentagon's latest exploration into the realm of UFOs casts a new light on age-old questions, fueling the fire of paranormal intrigue and speculation.. The report, a comprehensive analysis spanning reports of UFO sightings since 1945, boldly claims to find no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence or clandestine projects to reverse-engineer alien technology.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I’m just curious if others have experienced the same thing. Basically, I woke up to my husband coming to bed approximately two hours after I did. I was drowsy at first, but I pointed to a translucent orb floating at the foot of the bed…

Gear up for a spooky adventure in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and backyards aren't just for barbecues! Phill from the YouTube channel Exploring with Phill explores the creepy story of his friend Kristine's childhood home and the mysterious woods out back.

In a world where the bizarre and the unexplained capture our imaginations, it's no surprise that cryptids, the elusive creatures that straddle the line between myth and reality, have a special place in our hearts—and, as it turns out, our beliefs. A fascinating study published in the International Journal of Communication dives into this phenomenon, revealing just how many of us believe that creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster are really out there.

The following written confession was shared via email: …I was drawn to and at the edge of the woods at this point when all of a sudden heard a low grumbling growl in the darkness. It was so dark and our phone flashlights wouldn't reach too far. I felt instant fear and an urgency to leave but I needed to know I had actually heard something so I walked away slowly back towards the group. But as I took just a couple steps away from the wood line I heard it again…

The following written confession was submitted via email: …When I was about 18-19 years old me and my all time best friend were huge outdoorsman. We loved to deer hunt and turkey hunt…We would go hunting every chance we got over there. We had no fear of the outdoors. Worst thing we thought might be out there were ticks and snakes... But that all changed one day…

In a scientific development that sounds like it's been copied from the pages of a science fiction novel, researchers are entertaining the notion that our universe might have a shadowy counterpart — a parallel dimension where dark matter follows a bizarro version of our physical laws.

Tony Merkel, CEO of Merkel Media and host of The Confessionals Podcast, was recently featured in an interview with Bold Journey online magazine! Check out the article as Tony discusses his entrepreneurial journey, advice to stay driven, and and connecting with Merkel Media.

You may easily recognize Bigfoot’s enormous footprint in the mud, but what in the world (…or otherworld…) is leaving behind six-footed tracks? A legendary figure shrouded in mystery and mischief, one bizarre feline has been the subject of campfire stories and local legends for centuries. Let's pounce into the history and uncover some purr-tinent facts about the Wampus Cat in today’s Creature Feature Friday.

For every enduring love story for the ages, there is an equally tragic tale of lost love and broken hearts. And for every other one of those ill-fated love affairs, there’s a horrible ghost story to make it even worse. Whether your relationship is single, married, or “it’s complicated” this Valentine’s Day, you can be thankful you aren’t involved in any of these five tales of tragic love that grew into ghost lore, proving that true love never dies — it haunts you forever.

The following written confession was submitted via email: …Shortly after passing Oakley North houses and getting to where the woods were on both sides, I began hearing something large in the woods, walking as I would walk, and if I'd stop it would stop…

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