20 Redditors Share The Creepiest Urban Legends They Have Ever Heard
Mankind has already existed on Earth for thousands of years and where mankind goes, things happen. Sometimes, these things are too mundane that they go by unnoticed but other times, they take up so much interest that they actually get passed down from generation to generation.
In addition to that, a lot of people in different corners of the world have developed different beliefs based on things passed down to them by their ancestors and such. Combine this with strange happenings that no one can properly explain and you've got yourself something like an urban legend.
More often than not, these stories are told around campfires or to people who are new to the place. All the same, these stories hold a certain charm that gets a person's interest whether they like it or not.
There's just something about the mystery they hold. Some people even love the gruesome details of the story.
With some stories, people even go on a quest to try and prove if it's real or not. Some even gain some kind of following.
Wherever the place is, there is bound to be a story. So when user Dark_Horse_Gaming asked, "What's the creepiest urban legend you've ever heard?" plenty of people were eager to share their tale.
Keep reading on and while you do that, we advise you to keep the lights open.
1. It's a good thing she didn't go home with him that night
DasPandemonium2. It's a very valid reason to keep all your lights on if you often speak to yourself especially if you live alone
sixfeetbelow3. Basically be careful what you say to empty air then
Top-Implement53004. The most unsettling thing about it is that it can be right there and you won't even notice it
molsminimart5. We like the part that it's a friendly spirit or a warning for something bad in the future
brutalanglosaxon6. It can definitely happen which makes it a lot more terrifying
PM_ME_BATMAN_PORN7. Maybe there's a reason they're staying away from the rest of civilization whatever they are?
MrLanesLament
8. That's a very unsettling image right there that we don't want to see in real life
BonesMcFly
9. Who wouldn't just drop it all and leave when something like that happens?
Kitsune_Scribe
10. Whoever the guy is, he's lucky his mom cares about him a lot
aniacret
11. It's easy to understand how that can mess you up as a kid
batshitbananas_
12. How morbid could you be that you'd rather tear out someone's intestines than endure your mom's wrath?
Same-Joke
13. That's why sometimes, it's just better to enjoy the woods from your phone or a TV screen
JustinChristoph
14. There you are thinking it was just a harmless dear when in fact, it's something that wants to eat you alive
ChunkyButternut
15. That's not a sight you want to see when you're just looking for something to look good in
FewExit7745
16. Just because it has been converted doesn't mean that it has gotten rid of the ominous feel around it
Skiroule69
17. Stories like this are never missing in places where many have died
Iris_909
18. Definitely always be careful what you wish for
therealEleeus
19. We think it's also effective at keeping sensible adults away from river swimming at night
mado_fighter
20. Both stories are just terrifying and we don't even want to imagine what those ghost ladies woul look like
minimalistcoffee
A lot of urban legends were created to prevent people from doing stupid stuff but the fact remains, a lot of them are insanely terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, these stories can leave you pausing in your step.
Hopefully, you can still sleep after reading these stories. Do you know any urban legends from your area?
