supernatural
What Ever Happened to Russell Lee, the Mysterious Author of 'True Singapore Ghost Stories'?
The series of books captured the imagination of young Singaporeans like me in the 90s and early 2000s.
In Indonesia, Many Blame Supernatural Causes for Plane Crashes
What's behind the enduring belief in conspiracy theories and the occult as explanations for plane crashes?
How Female Vampires Sucked the Patriarchy Out of Pop Culture
From 19th century Irish literature to "Buffy," the vampiress has been redefining "acceptable womanhood" for centuries.
Genderuwo Is the Well-Endowed Monster of Bored Housewives' Dreams
The big, hairy creature from Javanese mythology is a cross between a monkey and a human with dark-red skin, bulging eyes, and a magnificent member.
The Mystery of the Kentucky 'Meat Shower'
A “meat shower” is exactly what it sounds like, but it turns out there’s a pretty simple, likely explanation for what caused it.
The Women Who Claim to Have Seen Fairies
According to a new survey, 44 percent of British people claim to have seen fairies. We speak to three women who believe in the little folk.
Cat Killings, Murders, Bizarre Accidents. What the Hell Is Up With Singapore's Devil's Ring?
If something strange happens in Singapore, there's a good chance it happened in Yishun.
Esther Joy Turns an Obsession with Aliens into Thrashing Electro
The London producer tells us about writing a whole sci-fi narrative to go with her upcoming EP 'The Acid Caves.'
The Two Schoolgirls Who Fooled the World Into Believing in Fairies
With some hatpins, cardboard, and a borrowed camera, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths created the Cottingley Fairies—one of the biggest photographic hoaxes of the 20th century.
Real-Life Exorcisms Are Far More Tragic Than Scary
In her heartbreaking documentary, 'DELIVER US (Liberami)' filmmaker Federica Di Giacomo follows a Sicilian priest as he exorcizes his flock.
We Asked An Expert If It's Actually All That Bad to Take a Shower at Night
No, it's not just because you'll catch "masuk angin."