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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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Killer Obsession: Shayna Hubers and the Murder of Ryan Poston

It was love at first sight. But you know what they say: “never trust a pretty face.”

The Harrowing and Heartbreaking Case of Lacey Fletcher: The Girl Who Was Left to Rot

This Louisiana woman fused to a couch after she sat in the same spot for 12 years.

Every Parent's Worst Nightmare Comes True in This True Tale of a Missing Child

Dave Holloway spares no detail in the tragic, true story of his missing daughter, Natalee Holloway.

Netflix's New Documentary The Devil on Trial Blends True Crime and the Paranormal

An in-depth look at the sensational murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson and his demonic possession defense.

After 23 Years Behind Bars, Convicted Murderer Adnan Syed Walks Free

New developments have launched an investigation into the innocence of Syed—the inspiration behind the Serial podcast.

The Papin Sisters: The Shocking 1933 Murder Case That Horrified France

Nearly a century later, their grisly crime remains as mystifying as ever.

High School Homicide: The Murder Trial of Pamela Smart

A student-teacher affair turned deadly when Pamela Smart’s lover murdered her husband. Was the lustful instructor behind the execution?