Have you ever knocked on wood to stop something bad from happening? Or avoided walking under a ladder? Then you’re superstitious. Superstitions come from common, yet irrational beliefs. They typically stem from folklore or urban legend. But how irrational is it, if it’s actually true? Today, September 13th is national Defy Superstition day. So, are you willing to break your mom's back, or die yourself to prove a superstition wrong? 

First we’ll tell you a story of the trapped and dying 

Followed by desperate measures for love

Then, till death do they part

Finally in our featured story, deadly number four

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It’s that time of year again when everyone has either started, or is gearing up for a new school year. Everyone gets a fresh start and new routines. But you’re also stepping into the unknown. Unknown schedules, classes and teachers. Fellow classmates coming back changed themselves. And when you don’t know what to expect, the unknown can be an extremely dangerous place. 

First, a brush with death

Followed by the little girl from hell 

Then, into the unknown 

Finally in our featured story, a reminder to never go alone

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Infants and children represent innocence and hope for the future of our world. They need to be nurtured and protected by those who love them. But because kids can be so helpless, it leaves them vulnerable to sources of evil. They make for easy prey sought after by bad-actors for their youth. So we must look out for them, because if we’re not careful they could be taken by the dark side. 

First, an unwanted guest 

Followed by the feral child 

Then, don’t let them in 

Finally in our featured story, a face in the dark

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Our nerves can be a good thing. They are a symptom of our instincts. Telling us something big is about to happen, be it exciting or dangerous. But when our nerves get over worked it can turn into anxiety and paranoia. Thinking something is always wrong could drive anyone mad. The question is are you just over reacting? Or is death lurking around the corner. 

First, breathless and dying 

Followed by a deadly time warp 

Then, a family haunting 

Finally in our featured story, killer nerves 

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So many of us have four-legged, furry friends that we consider members of our family. Pets are there to greet, love, and console us, there's a reason they are called 'man's best friend'. But no matter how domesticated they are, they are still animals. And four-legged creatures, particularly ones in the wild, have their own agendas. They may be possessed by spirits, or will kill you if the circumstance is right. You must always be careful to never turn your back on an animal, because you never know if they will turn on you. 



First, haunting of the black cat

Followed by the future brings death

Then, destiny preordained 

Finally in our featured story, the contaminated bloodline 

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Children, teens, and even young adults possess the power of imagination. They're not weighed down by the rules of the world. They have the ability to see the paranormal and experience things adults cannot connect to. But being young means they're also more susceptible to the evil's of the world and the afterlife, after all, only the good die young. 

First, surviving high school 

Followed by haunting childhood memories

Then, the missing children headcount

Finally in our featured story, Tragedy never strikes twice

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They say that soulmates are one soul that is split into two different bodies. When you have that kind of deep connection with someone it can feel all encompassing. But if only one person feels that way, and the feelings are not reciprocated, it can become an obsession. And obsessions can haunt you and sometimes cause you harm.

First, playground horror

Followed by troubling texts

Then, wrong place, deadly time

Finally in our featured story, the cursed temple of destruction. 

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It’s difficult to imagine what makes a seemingly good person do bad things. When something snaps in their brain and they start to crumble or even go as far as to commit murder, we must examine the circumstances. Were they evil all along? Or was something else compelling them? They may have unfortunately ended up in Hellish place. 

First, dying to breathe

Followed by a sea of death

Then, a hellish haunt 

Finally in our featured story, a copycat killer. 

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We all do our best to count our blessings and be grateful for the abundance surrounding us. But it’s much easier to obsess over the bad things and all we lack. Life would be so much easier if there were a way to just get what we want. When people feel that desperate they’ll try anything to have it their way, even dabbling with the devil’s magic. But people never seem to realize when dealing with the devil a hefty price must be paid, and you’ll pay it with your life. 

First, freshman year terrors

Followed by the unforgivable deal 

Then, shopping hell

Finally in our featured story, black magic backfires

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 Most people go about their lives going to work or school, hanging out with friends and loved ones. The way we interact with people can have a deep impact on their wellbeing. What we might say in a passing moment can all add up. Say or do the wrong thing and it can consume someone and become catastrophic. You might be the one unknowingly spreading words of the wicked.  

First, a compelling ghost 

Followed by killer lies

Then, the parasite knows all 

Finally in our featured story, a cursed poem

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