Highgate Vampire: Two Men, One Unquiet Legend
The Highgate Vampire began as a cemetery ghost and became a fifty-year feud. Trace the 1970 panic, rival occultists and the evidence behind the legend.
Folklore
From selkie myths on Scottish shores to the ancient psychopomps of Irish tradition, Shin Stories explores the folk beliefs, creature lore and ritual practices that shaped how communities understood the world around them. These are the stories told before the lights went out.
Lawang Sewu Ghosts: The History Beneath the Haunting
The Lawang Sewu ghosts made Semarang’s railway landmark famous. But the history beneath its haunted basement is darker—and stranger—than the legend.
Castle of Good Hope Ghosts: Why Only the Colonists Get Names
Castle of Good Hope ghosts have names, portraits and rose perfume. The enslaved people who died in its dungeon are only ever heard screaming.
The Mackenzie Poltergeist: What Really Happened at Greyfriars
The Mackenzie Poltergeist is blamed for attacks inside Greyfriars Kirkyard. The prison’s true footprint and a controlled haunting study make the story stranger.
Myrtles Plantation Ghost Stories: The Truth About Chloe
The Myrtles Plantation ghost stories made Chloe famous. But the documented history reveals a more troubling truth behind the legend.
The Tower of London Ghosts: History and Reality
The Tower of London ghosts — from Anne Boleyn and the Princes to its ravens — meet the documented history behind Britain's most famous fortress.
Aokigahara: History and Folklore of the Sea of Trees
Aokigahara is more than its grim reputation: a volcanic forest shaped by history, Japanese folklore and the stories visitors carry into it.
The Stanley Hotel Haunting: Room 217 and The Shining
The Stanley Hotel haunting inspired The Shining—but what really happened? Explore Room 217, Elizabeth Wilson’s ghost and Stephen King’s famous stay.
Salem Witch Trials: When Ghosts Became Evidence
In 1692, Salem’s court accepted spectral evidence—ghostly testimony no one else could see. This is the history, folklore and lasting warning behind the trials.
The Most Haunted Village in England: The Truth About Pluckley
Is Pluckley really the most haunted village in England? Explore its documented history, invented ghosts and the truth behind its famous reputation.