An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend is a genre of folklore comprising stories circulated as true, especially as having happened to a friend or family member, often with horrifying or humorous elements. These legends can be entertainment, but often concern mysterious peril or troubling events, such as disappearances and strange objects. They may also be confirmation of moral standards, or reflect prejudices, or be a way to make sense of societal anxieties.
Urban legends are most often circulated orally but can be spread by any media, including newspapers, mobile news apps, e-mail, and social media. Some urban legends have passed through the years with only minor changes to suit regional variations. Recent legends tend to reflect modern circumstances: for instance, the common legend of a person being ambushed and anesthetized, only to wake up and realize that they are now missing a kidney that was supposedly surgically removed for transplantation.
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Staircase to Nowhere In the darkness, the door creaked open, revealing a void that defied all logic. Staircase to Nowhere – Data Urban Legend Name: Staircase to Nowhere Origin Location: United States First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 2000s-2010s Type: Paranormal TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, […]
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Abandoned Hospital Echoes of the past linger in the cold, sterile halls. Abandoned Hospital – Data Urban Legend Name: Abandoned Hospital Origin Location: United States First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1970s-1980s Type: Paranormal TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the unexplained. More Post
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Bloody Mary In the dim light of a single candle, her reflection began to change… Bloody Mary – Data Urban Legend Name: Bloody Mary Origin Location: United States (originated from various regional versions) First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1960s-1980s Type: Ghost TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban
The Hookman Fear lurks in the shadows of every secluded make-out spot. The Hookman – Data Urban Legend Name: The Hookman Origin Location: United States (various regions) First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1960s-1980s Type: Urban Threat TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the
Killer in the Backseat Fear lurks not only in the dark but also in the shadows cast by those we invite into our cars. Killer in the Backseat – Data Urban Legend Name: Killer in the Backseat Origin Location: United States (variants exist in other countries) First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity:
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Kashima Reiko Her spectral wails echo through the night, a chilling reminder of love lost. Kashima Reiko – Data Urban Legend Name: Kashima Reiko Origin Location: Japan First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 1980s-1990s Type: Ghost TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and the unexplained.
Onryo Revenge is a dish best served cold… or in this case, from beyond the grave. Onryo – Data Urban Legend Name: Onryo Origin Location: Japan First Mention Year: Unknown Peak Popularity: 19th century – present Type: Ghost TheUrban Where modern folklore meets the unexplained Researcher of urban legends, contemporary folklore, and
