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From the time we are children, we are taught to fear the dark. Thanks to cultural influences like media and religion, we are raised to question what lies beyond. A world of spirits, demons, entities and the odd helpful and possibly friendly ghost or apparition.

From urban legends that won’t die (even if their victims did) to ancient practices, mythology and more. Paranormal mysteries and lore help us understand the subcultures that exist and investigate where some of our deepest, darkest fears and terrors come from. What lies beyond our normal senses, in a plane of existence that science can neither explain nor completely debunk?

Our journalists at Puzzle Box Horror report on a variety of horror and paranormal topics. From haunted houses and artifacts that have influence over their residents and owners, to entities with a reputation for creating fear, chaos and sometimes injury. We’re curating bone chilling history, witchcraft and all things that ‘go bump in the night’.

What is behind the rise in Exorcism rites in the United States? How crazy is it that Dybbuk boxes were a trending gift item on eBay? Puzzle Box Horror is where the really scary stories begin, as we search the world for some of the most interesting and terrifying stories, legends and lore that will keep you up at night.

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Telling the Difference Between Demonic Entities

January 22, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

My Dream, My Bad Dream, Fritz Schwimbeck, 1915. Fritz Schwimbeck

Possession movies, even when they are highly religious in context, bring in huge crowds of fans, starting with The Exorcist (1973) and continuing on throughout the years, we never really get down to the brass tacks of demonic entities, who they are—or might be—and the people they have affected. Demon lore is complex in every religion and affiliated culture, there are elaborate … [Read more...] about Telling the Difference Between Demonic Entities

The 10 Scariest Podcasts Out There

April 25, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

Alice Isn't Dead

It seems that podcasts are a dime a dozen these days, but fortunately for horror fans, the quality quite closely matches the quantity. We have scoured the web to find you the scariest podcasts. Also, quite luckily for the fans of the horror genre, the popularity of podcast creation is still on the rise. Like audiobooks, horror podcasts have turned into a popular form of … [Read more...] about The 10 Scariest Podcasts Out There

The Appearance of The Shadow Man

December 2, 2019 by J Ruiz Leave a Comment

Shadow Man

I never heard of a "sShadow Man" until my first-hand experience. It was a crisp October night and I was preparing for bed. My children were all gone and it was a beautiful evening alone with my husband. As I made my regular stroll through the house ensuring all doors were locked, windows closed, and the lights were off, I entered the hallway that ended at the master bedroom. … [Read more...] about The Appearance of The Shadow Man

The Beleaguered Buckner Building of Whittier, Alaska

August 10, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

The Buckner Building in Whittier, Alaska

The Buckner Building stands in Whittier, Alaska—the gateway to Prince William Sound—as a relic to a forgotten past. It is tucked away in the hidden port town of Whittier, a town that can only be accessed by boat, plane, or through a single train tunnel that moonlights as a passage way for big rigs, and automobiles. The bay area that surrounds Whittier is solely deep-water ports … [Read more...] about The Beleaguered Buckner Building of Whittier, Alaska

The Best Cosmic Horror Books

July 28, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

"What to hear a story?"

One thing that is evident when you look for and inevitably read books, is that are a lot of authors that have been influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. Some take influence by crediting his creations, some crediting his name--others his style, short story form that truly resonate within the genre. Others still have found their own path within the genre, by taking the essence of … [Read more...] about The Best Cosmic Horror Books

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