13. The Consumption of Mercy Brown

13. The Consumption of Mercy Brown

Were vampires stalking small towns in New England at the turn of the 19th century? Villages were wracked by a wasting death. Friends and neighbors watched in horror as loved ones withered away. Only vampires could be responsible for such a slow, tormenting death, that turned healthy people into gaunt figures haunting their hometown. This week's legend is: The Consumption of Mercy Brown.

12. The Demons of Dudleytown

An abandoned Connecticut village is said to be plagued by vanishings, ghosts, and unexplained mysteries. Occasionally referred to as the Village of the Damned, some people believe the infertile land and stories of insanity are caused by a curse on the Dudley family. This week’s legend is: The Demons of Dudleytown.

11. The Downingtown Tunnels and The Gates of Hell

Nestled within Chester County, Pennsylvania is a set of tunnels where you may hear a crying baby or footsteps in the next tunnel over after dark. Further down the road is the site of a property with a dark past where you may be chased by hooded figures in the woods at night. This week’s urban legends are: The Downingtown Tunnels and The Gates of Hell, featuring our friend and Downingtown native, Anna.

10. Ritual Games

Wanna play a game? An elevator may take you to a different world. A game of hide and seek with an invisible entity. A sneaky spectral man who may become a long-term guest. This week’s rituals are: The Elevator Game, The Midnight Man, and The Binoculars Game.

9. The Phoenix Lights

Arizona and Nevada residents may have thought they were just looking for a comet one evening in 1997, but they saw something else entirely. Was this the most widely witnessed UFO event in modern U.S. history, or is there a more earthly explanation for these lights? This week’s legend is: The Phoenix Lights.