Welcome to Cryptic Chronicles, where we explore the eerie intersections of myth, the occult, and pop culture. In this episode, we summon the shadowy figure of King Paimon, one of the most infamous demons from ancient grimoires—thrust into …
Paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia are two official scientific terms for people with a superstitious fear of Friday the 13th. There is also a scientific name for fear of the number 13: triskaidekaphobia. It is unclear how many people globally suffer from …
In the 15th century, there was a family of cave-dwelling cannibals near the beautiful coast of Bennane, Scotland. At its height, this clan is said to have been around 48 members strong and was responsible for the murders of a …
Nightmares are unsettling experiences that can leave us feeling scared, anxious, and relieved once we wake up. For most people, nightmares are temporary and pose no lasting harm. However, there is a rare and mysterious phenomenon known as “Nightmare Death …
The Hunger Games, Squid Game, or the superior Battle Royal from Japan are dark “kill or be killed” aspects of fiction. Whether through force or being chosen, poor people are thrown into a death battle for the benefit of the …
Cosmic Horror is most likely a term you’ve heard before, or many times if you are interested in the stranger side of fiction. But, just what is Cosmic Horror? And why does it have such a strong fandom even though …
Crows like shiny stuff. This alone makes them one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. I mean, who doesn’t like shiny stuff? Throughout human history, crows and humans have had a complicated relationship. This blackbird has often been …
DMT use among psychonauts is much deeper than it appears to someone from the outside, with no interest in exploring consciousness. Indeed, it is far more than just “getting high,” or something of the like ordinary people try to define …
The Final Fantasy House was a bizarre cult that fascinated thousands across the internet and remains a stern warning about fandoms taken too far. It also helped bring the Otherkin into web culture awareness, which is a fringe group of …
“The Shadow” is a term used in psychology, specifically being a theme in the work of famed psychologist Carl Jung. Now, Jung is easily the most profound and spiritual psychologist who ever lived and doubled as a philosopher. He can …