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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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Urban Legend – The Demon Dog of Valle Crucis, North Carolina

June 26, 2020 by ezekiel kincaid 5 Comments

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My day job is working as a pest control technician for an awesome company here in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Come to find out, I have a haunted site on my route. (Yeah, I know. What are the odds that the horror author gets the route with a haunted place?) I have included pictures in this article that I took the last time I was in this area. This local legend of a demon … [Read more...] about Urban Legend – The Demon Dog of Valle Crucis, North Carolina

Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington

November 3, 2020 by Carly Kazempoor Leave a Comment

Would you like a few ghost sightings with your burger? Only at the Oxford Saloon. This establishment has been standing in downtown Snohomish, Washington for over a century - starting out as a Dry Goods Store before transforming into a saloon for locals and travelers. The only issue? When these visitors aren’t enjoying live music, good food, and rounds of pool, they’re … [Read more...] about Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington

Urban Legends – The Cursed Buckout Road

September 10, 2020 by Para Phosa Leave a Comment

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When you mix a long history of violence with an abandoned mansion on a spooky road surrounded by woods, you know what you get? The paranormal. Since Buckout Road in White Plains, New York has this combination, naturally, it has quite a bit of paranormal history. Though this one is especially interesting with arson, grave robbing, witch trials, and more littering its history. … [Read more...] about Urban Legends – The Cursed Buckout Road

Urban Legends – The Haunting of the SK Pierce Mansion

August 22, 2020 by Para Phosa Leave a Comment

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A 10 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath 6,661 square foot house with intricate wooden details, original windows, doorknobs, and marble fireplaces. Servant quarters with formal maid and butler pantries, a classic Mansard roof and grand staircase showcase the victorian era style of this mansion. With a team of 100 men, it took a year and a half to complete building. You would expect something … [Read more...] about Urban Legends – The Haunting of the SK Pierce Mansion

Urban Legends – Unsolved Axe Murders lead to Haunted House in Villisca, Iowa

August 8, 2020 by Para Phosa Leave a Comment

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Murder of 8 People June 11, 1912 is a day in history that will never be forgotten. On this day, an innocent group of eight people were brutally bludgeoned to death in their sleep with no clear motive or murderer. A family of six and two friends of the children's were staying in the home the night of the 10th after returning from church at 9:45-10 p.m. Similar to many … [Read more...] about Urban Legends – Unsolved Axe Murders lead to Haunted House in Villisca, Iowa

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