20 Redditors Share The Creepiest Urban Legends They Have Ever Heard

Mankind has existed on Earth for thousands of years, and wherever mankind goes, things happen. Sometimes, these occurrences are so mundane that they go unnoticed, but other times, they capture so much interest that they are passed down from generation to generation.

In addition to that, many people in different corners of the world have developed various beliefs based on stories passed down to them by their ancestors. Combine this with strange happenings that no one can properly explain, and you've got yourself something akin to an urban legend.

More often than not, these stories are told around campfires or to newcomers in the area. Regardless, these tales possess a certain charm that piques a person's interest, whether they like it or not.

There's just something about the mystery they hold. Some people even relish the gruesome details of the stories.

With certain tales, individuals embark on quests to prove whether they are real or not, and some even gain a following.

Wherever the location may be, there is bound to be a story. So when user Dark_Horse_Gaming asked, "What's the creepiest urban legend you've ever heard?" plenty of people were eager to share their tales.

Keep reading, and while you do, we advise you to keep the lights on.

1. It's a good thing she didn't go home with him that night

DasPandemonium

2. It's a very valid reason to keep all your lights on, especially if you often talk to yourself and live alone

sixfeetbelow

3. Basically, be careful what you say to empty air, then

Top-Implement5300

4. The most unsettling thing about it is that it can be right there, and you won't even notice it

molsminimart

5. We like the part where it's a friendly spirit or a warning of something bad in the future

brutalanglosaxon

6. It can definitely happen, which makes it all the more terrifying

PM_ME_BATMAN_PORN

7. Maybe there's a reason they're staying away from the rest of civilization, whatever they are?

MrLanesLament

8. That's a very unsettling image right there that we don't want to see in real life

BonesMcFly

9. Who wouldn't just drop everything and leave when something like that happens?

Kitsune_Scribe

10. Whoever that guy is, he's lucky his mom cares about him a lot

aniacret

11. It's easy to understand how that can mess you up as a kid

batshitbananas_

12. How morbid could you be to prefer tearing out someone's intestines rather than enduring your mom's wrath?

Same-Joke

13. That's why sometimes, it's just better to enjoy the woods from your phone or a TV screen

JustinChristoph

14. There you are, thinking it was just a harmless deer when, in fact, it's something that wants to eat you alive

ChunkyButternut

15. That's not a sight you want to see when you're just looking for something to look good in

FewExit7745

16. Just because it has been converted doesn't mean that it has lost the ominous feel surrounding it

Skiroule69

17. Stories like this are never absent in places where many have died

Iris_909

18. Definitely, always be careful what you wish for

therealEleeus

19. We think it's also effective at keeping sensible adults away from swimming in rivers at night

mado_fighter

20. Both stories are just terrifying, and we don't even want to imagine what those ghostly ladies would look like

minimalistcoffee

A lot of urban legends were created to prevent people from doing foolish things, but the fact remains that many of them are incredibly terrifying. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, these stories can make you pause in your steps.

Hopefully, you can still sleep after reading these tales. Do you know any urban legends from your area?