Puget Sound Sea Serpent Attack of 1893
Tacoma may have a “Loch Ness” monster swimming in Puget Sound. Get the scoop on this electrical beast after the jump.
The Great Tear | A Monster From The Narrows
Back in the 1920s, children began to vanish in the Point Defiance area near Tacoma. Sometimes, their bodies were found along the beach in Point Defiance and the Tacoma Narrows. In other cases, they just vanished. But one thing was clear: A monster may have taken them. Get the scoop after the jump.
3 Krampus Poems for Creepmas 2024
Hi gang! Happy Creepmas! If you didn’t know, Creepmas is another name for the period between December 5th through January 13th. That lines up with Krampusnacht through St. Knuts Day in Scandinavia. This period celebrates all the spooky stuff (Krampus, Yule Lads, Wassailing, and more) in Europe.
Debunking Common Ghost Hunting Myths
Oh my … what has Ghost Adventures wrought? I kid (sorta), but there are many ghost hunting myths that ghosty shows live and die by. And that’s trickled over to a new generation of ghost hunters. In this post, let’s look at some common myths you see on TV and YouTube that need a…
3 Ghostly Tales for Halloween 2024
This Halloween, three chilling tales emerged from across the country, each more unnerving than the last. In Ohio, teens faced a spectral teacher in an abandoned high school wing. In Idaho, ghost hunters met a restless pioneer spirit in an old cemetery. And in New Mexico, explorers encountered an eerie presence in a deserted…
The Haunting of the Capitol Theater in Olympia
Olympia’s Capitol Theater is an iconic landmark. Built in 1924, it has stood the test of time through fires, financial struggles, earthquakes, and decades of history. But beneath its charming vintage facade lies a past filled with tragedy and hardship—a past that some say has left more than just memories behind.
Bloody Mary: Truth, Terror and Reflection
Imagine this. It’s midnight. You’re standing in a dark bathroom, a candle flickering on the counter. You stare into the mirror and whisper, Bloody Mary… Bloody Mary… Bloody Mary. The air seems to change. Shadows move. Is that her face, or just your own warped reflection? Bloody Mary. She’s haunted sleepovers and dared kids…
Dead Man’s Island: The Forgotten History of Tacoma’s Graveyard In The Bay
Dead Man’s Island, in Tacoma’s Commencement Bay, has a dark and fascinating history that many have forgotten. It was once a simple sandbar just offshore. But over time, it became a burial site for those who fell through the cracks of society—sailors lost at sea, victims of epidemics, and criminals without families. The island…
The Legends of Old Tacoma City Hall
Old Tacoma City Hall served as a municipal hub for over six decades. Over time, the building gained a haunted reputation, with tales of shadowy figures, mysterious footsteps, and, most famously, the ghostly janitor. Get the haunted scoop after the jump.
Ghost Hunting: The Modern Expression of Folklore
Ghost hunting has become really popular today. TV shows, books, and online videos have made it even more famous. Many people think ghost hunting is scientific because of all the gadgets they use. But if you look closer, it’s more about storytelling than science. Ghost hunting is like a modern kind of folklore. It’s…