Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with folklore? Check out our collection below.
The Black Eyed Children By Matt Lennox
In the eerie town of Glen Burnie, an ordinary Thanksgiving dinner turns into a terrifying encounter with the mysterious Black Eyed Children.
The History of Mischief Night
Delve into the captivating history of Mischief Night, an evening steeped in pranks and playful chaos. From its roots in England’s May Day festivities to its transformation into an American tradition of nighttime naughtiness on October 30th.
A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood
A lone surveyor on an isolated island senses an unseen presence in Algernon Blackwood’s classic eerie short story.
The Christmas Angel by Mark Slade
For a pair of siblings, Christmas is a time of eerie traditions, cryptic rituals, and the presence of the Christmas Angel, a being whose arrival brings both joy and terror.
The Festival by H.P. Lovecraft
A trip of self discovery leads to a mysterious holiday celebration. But what begins as a quaint, snow-dusted New England visit quickly descends into a nightmarish revelation of ancient rituals and shadowy beings.
Review of Troll (2022) by Buttonface
When an archaeologist is called to join a Norwegian government team to deal with a natural disaster, she discovers that this natural disaster happens to be a giant freakin’ troll.
Saucer Full of Stories: Revisiting H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Terrible Old Man”
Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.
The Jar (The Ray Bradbury Theater, 1992)
Watch The Jar (1992), a haunting Ray Bradbury Theater episode about pride, obsession, and a mysterious specimen.
The Terrible Old Man by H. P. Lovecraft
In the quiet, decaying town of Kingsport, an ancient and reclusive man resides in an old, weather-worn house near the sea. His neighbors avoid him, speaking in hushed tones of his past—a past filled with mystery, whispers of piracy, and long-forgotten secrets.
Rediscovering Mary Elizabeth Counselman’s Eerie Worlds of Weird Fiction
Rediscover Mary Elizabeth Counselman’s strange, eerie stories that continue to captivate fans of weird fiction.
Editorial: Christmas used to be a time for telling ghost stories?
Curse of the Black Buddha by Chauncey Haworth
