Atlas of Lore #1 Oregon
The first edition of the Atlas of Lore covers the most terrifying hauntings and urban legends in Oregon. Short horror stories and beautiful original art by artist Felipe Kroll.
Where the really scary stories begin…
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Book Recommendation – Sour Candy
Puzzle Box Horror’s book recommendation of the week is Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke. Hailed by Booklist as “one of the most clever and original talents in contemporary horror,” Kealan Patrick Burke was born and raised in Ireland and emigrated to the United States a few weeks before 9/11. Since then, he has written five novels, among them the…
The Urban Legend of Skinned Tom
If there’s anything we’ve learned from pop culture, it’s that getting caught cheating never ends well. You can end up losing your career, family, inheritance… or in the case of Skinned Tom, even your life. This urban legend from Walland, Tennessee has it all for the average horror enthusiast – blood, sex, vengeance, and a…
Book Recommendation – Crossroads
Puzzle Box Horror’s book recommendation of the week is Crossroads by Laurel Hightower. Laurel Hightower grew up in Kentucky, attending college in California and Tennessee before returning home to horse country, where she lives with her husband, son and two rescue animals, Yattering the cat (named for the Clive Barker short story) and Ladybug the adorable…
Witch Novels that Taught Us Not to F#$k With Witches
Stories of witchcraft are as old as time, and the concept of “witches” is one that spans many countries and cultures. Throughout the centuries witches, or simply those suspected of witchcraft, have been hunted and persecuted by mainstream society. There are many different types of witches, including kitchen witches, hedge witches, bruja, and daayan -…
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Urban Legend: The Jersey Devil
The Jersey Devil is a creature of legend and innumerable descriptions amongst Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia folklore. A flying, hooved biped that has been described as kangaroo-or horse-like, with the wings of some huge malformed bat and the forked tail of beelzebub himself. Like an equestrian chimera inhabiting South Jersey’s Pine Barrens, the Jersey…
Interview with Horror Author Laird Barron
Recently, Puzzle Box Horror had the privilege of speaking with horror author Laird Barron about his life, his work, and his influences. Laird, an expat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and is at…
Urban Legend: Louisiana Vampires
Vampires have been one of the most beloved and obsessed-over monsters in popular culture ever since F.W. Murnau’s highly influential silent horror film, Nosferatu (1922). The dark-dwelling bloodsuckers appear frequently to this day, from mainstream titles such as Resident Evil: Village and Twilight to lesser-known works like Stakeland and What We Do In The Shadows.…
Book Recommendation – The House That Fell From the Sky
Puzzle Box Horror’s book recommendation of the week is The House That Fell From the Sky by Patrick Delaney. Award-winning author Patrick Delaney grew up in varying cities in the greater Los Angeles County. After leaving the city of Santa Clarita, he relocated in Redding, a small city in Northern California. It was here Patrick…
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Exploring the Roots of Folk Horror
Defining the term “folk horror” and tracing its trajectory throughout history is somewhat of a Herculean task. For a term that sounds so simplistic, it is an incredibly complex and ever-expanding genre. Entire books have been written on the subject (such as Adam Scovell’s 2017 film criticism Folk Horror: Hours Dreadful and Things Strange), and…
Supernatural Horror Movies
From ghost ships to ghostly apparitions to demonic possession, poltergeists and things that go bump in the night. We’re curating supernatural horror movies we think you will love.
Short Horror Stories
Nothing is more delicious and terrifying than the horror expressed by the creative mind. At Puzzle Box Horror, we support artists, writers and film makers in the genre, and showcase their work on our fan site. Enjoy our original short horror stories Because #scary.
Mystery and Lore
The stories we grew up hearing as children all have a foundation in truth. From haunted artifacts and curses, to ancient practices of Voodoo and Santeria. Our paranormal journalists at Puzzle Box Horror share the facts, myths and mysteries behind the world’s most terrifying lore.
Best of Supernatural Horror
We have a need to know, because “the truth is out there”. Our best of horror lists cover everything from horror comics to horror books, movies and collectibles. All hand picked supernatural collectibles for you.
Encyclopedia of Paranormal Horror
From legendary demons such as Aamon to local legends like the Bandage Man of Cannon Beach we’re archiving the scariest lore out there.
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