The Curse of the Codex Gigas AKA The Devil’s Bible
In the early 13th century a monk transcribed all of the world's knowledge in one giant book in order to save his own life. The catch? He did it in one night... with the help of the Devil himself.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Hoer Verde, Brazil in 1923
On February 5th, 1923 a small town named Hoer Verde and it's 600 inhabitants disappeared with only the phrase "There is no salvation" left on a chalkboard.
It's a mystery that has been popping up more recently thanks to the video game Control in 2019 and a BBC Audio Drama from 2020.
Who is the Headless Horseman of South Texas?
In South Texas, there was a real headless horseman that roamed the land striking fear in all those that came across his horses' path. Today it’s said his spirit still roams the land and seeing him will bring misfortune to any in his way.
The Devil’s Pool, Queensland, Australia
In the Boulders Scenic Reserve there's a cursed area haunted by the spirit of an ancient aboriginal woman. Torn from her true love, she lives beneath the surface waiting for him to return.
The Ghosts of Mortemer Abbey of Normandy, France
An ancient monastery in Normandy known as Mortemer Abbey is considered one of the most haunted places in France. Today we look at the three most prominent ghost stories surrounding the grounds and try to find any truth behind the legends.
Richard Chase: The Vampire of Sacramento, California
For one month in 1978 serial killer Richard Trenton Chase stalked the homes of Sacramento, California. All he needed was an unlocked door to perform his heinous acts. But Richard also suffered from mental illness, one that made him believe he needed to drink blood to remove a poison in his body.
The Stoneman Killer Of Calcutta and Mumbai
For four years in the late 1980s, an unknown killer stalked the streets at night in Mumbai and Kolkata. His murder weapon; a 30-kilogram (65-pound) stone slab he used to crush the heads of the homeless population.
Who was the Bunny Man of Fairfax County, Virginia
On Colchester Road in Virginia, there is a tunnel said to be home to the spirit of an escaped mental patient from the late 19th century. Dressed in a bloody bunny costume and holding a small wooden axe, his spirit waits for the next group to pass through the tunnel on Halloween night.