In the mist-shrouded village of Gloomwick, the fog clung to the earth like a heavy blanket. The nights seemed to stretch on forever. There was a story that everyone knew but no one dared to speak of aloud. It was the tale of the Candle Man. He was a mysterious figure who appeared only on... Continue Reading →
Cryptid Sighting: The Enfield Monster
Enfield, Illinois In April of 1973 there were reports of an unidentified creature sighted around Enfield, Illinois. At the time, the news media suggested they may have been a wild ape. Alternatively, they considered the possibility of an escaped kangaroo. These sightings were used as a case study for a paper on social contagion in... Continue Reading →
Exploring Tranquille Sanatorium: History and Hauntings
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Credit: Wikipedia Tranquille Sanatorium is located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, and was built in 1907 to treat tuberculosis, otherwise known as ‘The White Plague.’ The grounds that the hospital was built upon were previously used for ranching before the British Columbian government purchased the land for the construction of... Continue Reading →
The True Story Of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
The Death of Catrine da Costa The remains of Swedish sex worker Catrine da Costa (born Catrine Beatrice Bäckström) were found in Solna, north of Stockholm, in the late summer of 1984. Catrine had been dismembered and parts of her body, in plastic bags, were found one kilometer apart on July 18 and August 8,... Continue Reading →
Hamilton’s Dark History – Lover’s Leap
Albion Falls is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Hamilton and for good reason. This magnificent waterfall is a very popular spot, even though many don’t know there is a darker history to it. From the top of the falls, you’ll see a trail which leads off to the right. If you follow... Continue Reading →
Evelyn Dick – A Chapter in Hamilton’s Dark History
The Story of Evelyn Dick
The Legend Of The Screaming Tunnel
The Screaming Tunnel - Niagara Falls, Ontario The Screaming Tunnel, situated near Niagara Falls, Ontario, is no ordinary passageway. This eerie 125-foot-long tunnel was constructed in the early 1800s. It primarily served as a drainage tunnel for the Grand Trunk Railway. Back in the day, it served as a pathway for farmers. Livestock and equipment... Continue Reading →
The Legend of Igopogo: Lake Simcoe’s Mysterious Monster
Igopogo is a lake monster rumored to dwell in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is also known as Kempenfelt Kelly, Beaverton Bessie, and Simcoe Kelly. It was named in imitation of the Ogopogo and also inspired by the 1952 comic book I Go Pogo. Igopogo is described as a gray seal-like animal with a dog-... Continue Reading →
1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb discovered in Mexico
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has called it ”the most important archaeological finding of the last decade” The newly discovered Tomb 10 in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, Mexico Photo: Gerardo Peña, courtesy INAH Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, described a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb as “the most important archaeological finding of the last decade.” It was recently found... Continue Reading →
Champ: The Mystery of Lake Champlain’s Elusive Creature
The Lake Champlain Monster is the name given to a reputed lake monster living in Lake Champlain. It is regularly referred to as "Champ" or "Champy". The lake is a natural freshwater lake in North America and partially situated across the US-Canada border in the Canadian province of Quebec and across the Vermont-New York border.... Continue Reading →