Too Many Ghosts Nowadays
Join hosts Genesis and your horror geek as they share creepy tales of footsteps in the night, weird shadows, and other supernatural encounters. New episodes arrive every Tuesday evening at 5pm SGT. Produced by Mediacorp, this podcast explores why there seem to be too many ghosts nowadays.
Episodes
You Shouldn't Have Come Alone
In the story for this episode, a gym staff comes in early to get the gym ready for the morning shift. However, when he is doing his usual routine, he notices something strange within the bathrooms, the middle stall is closed, and underneath he can see a pair of vintage looking Chinese black cloth shoes. Initially thinking that he might have missed a colleague or a gym goer entering, he gets into t
The Faces In The Forest
In the first story, listener Jack shares an experience from when he was younger, when he went on an overseas excursion at a remote forest. After enjoying his trip with friends and schoolmates, he would return home and look through the photos he had taken, only to notice something strange in one of them. In the second story, a young boy is cycling around casually on his kampung when he encounters a
A Five-Star Staycation Nightmare
In today's episode, we share a story from Abby about her creepy experiences while staycationing at a 5-star hotel. It started off with minor things, an unknown buzzing on the sofa, the sound of the keycard on their door leading to nothing; but it would quickly escalate once she and her husband both went to bed. In her sleep, Abby would experience a series of peculiar nightmares featuring dis
The Grey Face Underneath His Car
In today's episode, we share a story from a man who was experienced a creepy encounter while working overtime. When it around 1am, he finally left work and headed to the basement of his office to find his car. However, when he stopped at his car door, he suddenly felt a strong sense of unease in the air, as if someone was watching him, even though the entire carpark was empty at this time. Trustin
The Sleepwalker Who Wasn't There
In the first story, a father wakes up in the middle of the night to see a young girl stood in front of his bathroom door. Thinking that it might just be his daughter sleepwalking, he brushes it off, and gently tries to call to her so that he can guide her back to her bed. But after she doesn't respond, he starts to get a little creeped out, and when he turns away for a split second, she vanishes w
The Rose That Bloomed Only After My Mother Died
In the first story, a woman's mother is terminally ill and getting treatment at the hospital when she receives a single rose bud from an anonymous sender. Curiously, throughout the remaining time that her mother was still alive, the rose bud did not bloom, and even showed signs of wilting and decay, as if mirroring her mother's own deteriorating condition. Finally, the inevitable came about when h
My Reflection Didn't Wave Back To Me
In the first story, D shares her experience sleeping in a room with a full length mirror facing her bed. While it has always made her uncomfortable, her creepiest experience wouldn't be until she noticed one day that her reflection didn't match her movements at all. In the second story, Jamie recounts her time when she was young and living overseas in a small landed house. She would recount
Punggol Date Night With a Toyol
A young woman is out on a date at Punggol beach when she starts to sense a presence watching over them. Since it was getting late, she suggested to make a move and go home, only to come across fresh footprints in the sand... that look they belong to a small child. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, you can head over to @tmgn_podcast on Instagram. This
Something Is Calling From The Forest
A family moves into a secluded house by the edge of a forest because it was listed at a low price, but soon find out the reason why. At first, they noticed that their dog would never venture into the forest, often stopping right at the edge, and would sometimes even sit and stare blankly at the trees for hours. Then, the family would hear footsteps from outside at night, and even persistent
The Secret Of The Third Story Window
In the first story, a woman is staying over at her boyfriend's home when she starts to hear knocking from the other side of the wall, and even the voice of someone calling her name. But despite repeatedly answering those calls, she never receives a response, and only finds out the chilling truth when she tells her boyfriend later on. In the second story, a young boy is going over to his fri
The Weeping Woman With The Hollow Face
In the first story, a couple of young children are on their way back home from running errands when their usually noisy neighbourhood suddenly goes deathly silent. Not long after, they start to hear the distressed cries of a woman approaching them, and they make a run for home. In the second story, a woman on a business trip is walking through the busy shopping mall connected to her hotel w
Have You Ever Talked To a Ghost?
In the first story, John visits a rural part of China and takes part in a local fortune telling ritual. But when the ritual is conducted, he is told that "someone is waiting for him" back home; he didn't tell anyone that his younger sister had just passed a couple of weeks before. In the second story, a young girl starts to hear whispers coming from her room. Curious, she begins to ask ques
Echoes Of The Burnt Barn
Our first story resolves around an incident in a small burnt down barn. Two teenagers decide to explore this particular barn having heard that it burnt down under mysterious circumstances. As they step closer towards the property, they are met with an unnatural silence, almost as if the world had been "muted" by a remote. And when they make they their way to the center of the burnt down barn, they
The Parrot In The Toilet Hole
In the first story, a woman shares a creepy experience from her youth when she witnessed a shadowy figure creep into her room, only to turn away and phase through her parent's closed bedroom door. Years later, her own mother would recount the same encounter with the shadowy figure, only from the other side of the closed door. In the second story, a listener Paul talks about a mysterious inc
The Cemetery From The Future
In the story for this episode, a listener named John shares a peculiar experience he had with one of his dreams. In it, details walking down a rural dirt path that eventually revealed an abandoned cemetery amidst the overgrown bushes; but what was most intriguing about this particular dream was that he felt a deep sense of familiarity with the location, even though he had never been there before.
The 2.5m Tall Hat Man
In our main story for this episode, Prof Chen shares a story from his time in university when he was living in a dilapidated fraternity house with several other roommates. One night after sharing a bunch of ghost stories, he experienced an unusually vivid dream where he felt the physical sensation of freezing milk being poured down his back. When he woke up, he heard a sharp, human scream coming f
The Demons That Took My Family
In our first story for this episode, a manager of a trauma scene cleanup crew shares a chilling experience when he and his team arrived at a modest home, only to find an elderly woman sitting in her garage, terrified to step back inside her house. She then points to one of the bedrooms and reveals a staggering history of loss, her son took his life in that room, as did her other son, and as did he
The Woman With No Face
In the first story for this episode, a group of young boys decide to cool off the summer heat at their local river, and realize that there is a woman bathing quietly nearby. After encountering the same woman for a few days, they decide to approach her, only for her to reveal that she didn't have a face. In the second story, a listener sends in a story about their dog, Benji, who had just re
A Father's Warning From Beyond
In the story for this episode, a pair of roommates living in the same apartment recount their haunting experiences following the death of one of their fathers. It all began one night when one of them heard a phone alarm at 3am, only to discover that the phone belonged to the deceased father. Then came a series of unexplained instances: phantom footsteps, flying picture frames, and vivid nightmares
There's Something Within The Walls
In our story for this episode, a couple living in Tianjin, China, have been experiencing disturbances in their sleep coming from a series of knockings from their wall. While annoying and disruptive at first, it quickly became an urgent issue when the knockings grew more incessant, more frequent, and more aggressive. At this point, the husband had had enough and banded together with several neighbo
The Haunting of Block B
In our story for this episode, a listener contributes a story about several workplace incidents taking place during the pandemic. In the first, the listener and their colleague were making their way to Block B of their office building when they suddenly felt the atmosphere shift; then out of nowhere, a door begins to move by itself. In the second story, the listener is looking for their colleague
When "HIM" Keeps Calling Your Name
In our story for this episode, a horror fanatic named Jay shares a particularly creepy story from his younger days. Back then, he and his girlfriend were both obsessed with the occult, and decided to mess around with a Ouija board for fun. But eventually though, they would notice that the responses were becoming more consistent, with whatever entity they were speaking to addressing itself as "HIM"
Demonic Entity or Lucky Omen?
In our story for this episode, a couple of friends are driving back from a party when they come across a strange entity on the road. From a distance, they see what appears to be horse's legs attached to a human torso and arms; except the entire figure is standing close to 3m tall. Thankfully, they continue their drive wordlessly and eventually move pass the strange creature without an issue, leavi
A Chinese New Year Miracle
新年快乐！龙马精神！马到成功！Happy Chinese New Year!! And welcome to the year of the Fire Horse! Similar to last year, we figured that it wouldn't be auspicious to share our usual kind of stories during this festive period, so instead, we're bringing you something more hopeful and optimistic; along with a quick run through of predictions for each zodiac sign. Hope you enjoy and happy new year! If you woul
A Conversation with a Paranormal Investigator
In this episode, we welcome Kevin from the Society of Paranormal Investigators (SPI) for a special guest episode. He shares more about his own personal journey to joining paranormal investigations, some of the more memorable cases that he has attended, and how to set apart unexplainable cases from those that arise from mental issues. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a messa
Exorcism in the Exam Hall
Strange things can happen in peculiar places, and at rather peculiar times, especially if you've wandered off into a strange place yourself. In the first story, a friend recounts his experience after touring through some of the old cities in Shanghai. As he flies off to Dubai to meet with a friend, he feels a heavy weight following him, and he wakes up in the middle of night in a trance. &n
The Man Covered In Mud
There are some weird things you see that you can probably explain away as pure coincidence, but when you keep them again and again, you might want to reconsider. In the first story, a listener shares about her experience while she was in university and staying with 2 housemates outside of campus. One night, she is in between waking states when she notices a presence by her door, a tall figu
The Midnight Traffic Jam to Nowhere
No one likes to wait in a traffic jam. But what if the cause of the jam wasn't really there to begin with? In the first story, we recount the story of Pam during her childhood. While on the way home, a strange older man in a car pulls up to her and offers a lift. Feeling tense, she rejects his offer and starts to rush home with greater urgency, only to hear footsteps following closely behin
The Mimic In The Yellow Sweatshirt
Our eyes sometimes plays tricks on us that the mind cannot comprehend. But what would you do if you faced such a situation? Would you follow what you saw, or would you turn the other way? In the first story, we recount the story of Chen in his younger days. Once, Chen and his friend snuck out of their school to play at a nearby industrial park. After a while, they noticed that there was a funeral
A Horned, Jagged Toothed Creature
Change can often be a good thing, especially if you're trying to get rid of something bad. But what if the bad things don't want to leave you? In the first story, a family moves to a new place only to encounter numerous supernatural entities. But when they eventually decide to leave, they realize that the very same entities have been following them all along. In the second story, a m
I Am The Only Bull That Bends
Most people are skeptical their whole lives; others just have that one unexplainable encounter that changes their lives forever. In the first story, we share a recent encounter from a policeman who meets a strange man while on the job. The man is wiry, frazzled, and appears drunk while shouting out the phrase "I am the only bull that bends". However, when the policeman approaches him, he su
"Hello, Friend"
Some phone calls should never ever be picked up, especially when they come in the middle of the night from your hotel bathroom. In the first part of this episode, Genesis relates some parts of her recent trip to Cambodia. But aside from the food and the ancient structures, what was most intriguing were the stories shared by her fellow travelers at their hotel. Including a mysterious taped u
The Mystery of The Moving Pearls
Sometimes misplaced things can just be due to forgetfulness; other times it could mean something more. In the first story, our contributor tells us about her grandparents' previous home. After coming back from holiday, her grandma opens her room to find that her pearls had been placed in the corner of the room, even though the door had been locked the entire time. In the next story,
The Haunting In The Village
It isn't always the best idea to live facing a cemetery, but you never really imagine how bad it could be. In today's story, J shares a tale from the past that took place in a remote village. They were living in a tight knit community with dozens of houses packed in together, when one of their members passed. This unfortunately, would spark the start of a series of bizarre incidents: bangin
The Doppelgangers In the House
Some places are creepy for a reason, but others are creepy for reasons you might not expect. In our main story, listener Mimi shares about an experience she had when she was younger. Her family had planned for major renovations at their home, and had to relocate to a new place. Except that when they got there, they started experiencing things that nobody could explain. If you would l
The Lady Staring From The Ceiling
When you go into an empty room and sense that something's not right, you should probably look up. In the first story, a house keeper comes in to clean a hotel room when she starts to feel a strange quiet looming over her. She continues her work, when she notices that the fruit on the table goes missing, and looks up to witness the shock of her life. In the second story, a constructio
When The Haunting Comes Back Stronger
Sometimes you treat a problem and it goes away. Other times it can come back even stronger. In this story, a family find strange things happening in their home and decide to call upon a spiritual healer to assess the issue. But after the consultation, they find that the haunting is now even more severe, to the point where they find human waste in their food, as well as curtains going up in flames.
The House at the End of the Row
Some things are too good to be true, and when someone tells you to move, you should probably take notice. In the first story, Afiq moves into a small house in a remote location for work. But while the isolated environment suits his introverted nature, he quickly discovers that not all is right with the house. In the second story, a couple of young boys from a small village are playing outsi
Don't Play In the Abandoned Shrine
Some places are abandoned for a reason, others are abandoned for reasons that we may never know. In the first story, a boy is playing with his friends in an open field when it starts to rain heavily out of the sudden. Since his home is furthest, he decides to take shelter in a nearby abandoned shrine before returning home; except he never managed to make it out. In the second story,
"Did We Just Die?"
Some experiences are so creepy that it will leave you questioning if you are actually dreaming, or if you have just died. In the first story, a couple of friends are having fun driving about at night when they miss a stop sign and are met with a thick wall of trees. And for a few moments, all goes black, the engine dies, the forest is silent, and the world seems to stand still, leading one
A Glitch In The Matrix
Have you experienced something that you weren't meant to see? Or witness the world around you behave in an impossibly strange manner? What if you were experiencing a glitch in the matrix? In the first story, we recount the strange findings of a group of construction workers from China, who uncover a strange looking box from one of their dig sites. But when they pry open the box, they are bewildere
Some Secrets Are Best Left Unsaid
Many of us can be curious, especially when strange things happen around us. But curiosity itself can be dangerous, just as much as how some secrets should be left untouched. In the first story, a man arrives on his first day at work at a factory and is brought to his accommodation. At night however, he starts to hear and see strange things in his room, and starts to question what is really going o
The Toyol In The House
Sometimes you can ignore the strange things that your kids see, until the strange things start happening to you as well. In the first story, a man is perturbed when his child mentions a dark round figure around the house, but chooses to ignore it as a figment of imagination. However, when he finds some of his cash missing each day, he starts to question what really is going on. In the second
The Skinny Man From The Balcony
When you live in densely populated cities, you can sometimes catch a glimpse of your neighbour through their window, especially if their buildings are closeby. Other times however, you can also catch a glimpse of your neighbour staring back at you. In this episode, we share a story of a woman and her strange encounter with her neighbour from the balcony across. From her room window, she sees a ski
The Lady And The Lighter
Helping out others is a virtue, but you should always be mindful of what you offer, especially if there's something trying to pay you back. In this episode, a listener shares a story about a man and his friend who come across a bar that they love. But during their visits, they keep seeing a strange lady standing outside and smoking incessantly, even if the freezing winter cold. And on one occasion
The Road Paved With Grave Stones
While apps like Google Maps or Waze might be good at getting you to places, it may also sometimes take you to places that you probably shouldn't be at. In the first story, a group of boys decide to test their luck and play with a Ouija board during the middle of the Hungry Ghost Month. After a few nonsensical answers early on, the game starts to get serious when it correctly predicts the presence
When The Hell Gates Open Again
It's the time of the year again for the Hell Gates to open. Be careful not to stay out too late at night, in case you bring something else back home. In the first story, a woman leaves work late on the first day of the Hungry Ghost Month, and immediately crashes on her couch when reaching home. However, she receives a phone call at 2am from her mother, except all she hears is a young man's v
The Figure From Across The Building
Sometimes it's best to leave creepy things as they are, especially if you start to see things that you shouldn't. In the first story, a listener shares a cautionary tale against offering prayers to random shrines overseas, as you might never know what you are actually praying to. In the second, a friend shares about the creepy experience she had when she went inside an old mall to use the bathroom
The Dark Secrets Behind Linjia Lane No 37
In this episode, we dive into one of the most infamous urban legends from Shanghai, Linjia lane no 37. What started as the discovery of a grisly crime scene in 1956 would soon take a turn for the stranger as one of the bodies found had actually been pronounced dead 5 years ago. Later, testimonies from neighbours would uncover people who didn't age or strange symbols being drawn on their windows. A
The Neighbour That Wasn't There
We all know the old adage of loving your neighbour as yourself. However, there might be times when you should probably take a closer look first. In the first story, a man living in a house with his family is perturbed when he keeps noticing a strange old lady in the house besides theirs. When he shares this with his family members, they say that the house is actually abandoned, and that the woman
Some Deals Are Too Good To Be True
We all are in need of a good deal these days, especially in this economy. But some deals might just be too good to be true. In the first story, a couple enter a vintage store in London and are shocked to find a valuable piece of jewelry being sold at such a low price. They promise to return to purchase the item as they had no cash on them at the time, but when they actually do, they find that the
Five Nights of Fear
Sleep is important for recovery, but unfortunately it is also the time in which certain entities choose to disturb us. In the first story, listener Ning shares a story about a mission trip to Cambodia in which she experienced disturbances in her sleep across five nights. Mysterious rustling of plastic bags, the sounds of children's laughter, and even random poking and prodding; there was only so m
The Vengeful Lady in Red
There is a famous saying that hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, but who knew this could even apply to the afterlife? In the first story, rumours spread within a rural Indonesian village about a couple's sordid history surrounding extramarital affairs and domestic abuse. And some time after a tragedy happens, strange occurrences start to take place in the village itself, with some reportedly
A Conversation with a Gongtao Expert
In this episode, we are privileged to be able to bring you another special guest interview, this time with Ricardo, a founding member of the Society of Paranormal Investigators (SPI). He shares his team's approach to research, stories about investigations and incidents, as well as his continued passion and research into peculiar subjects such as Gong Tao (Thai Voodoo), or Feng Shui; disclosing why
The Curious Thing About Corpse Oil
Amidst the variety of different experiences and cultural practices within Southeast Asia, none are perhaps more mysterious and bizarre as the use Corpse Oil. But how is it actually procured? And what is it typically used for? In the first story, we share an example of a lesser known cultural practice from Thailand, known as Nura Love Magic. In the second story, we share more about the use and extr
Don't Mess Around With Black Magic
We sometimes come across stories involving the use of black magic - usually for love or out of jealousy, but what if it is used simply for spite? In the first story, a netizen shares a tale about his father, a former registration officer, who came across a strange man and a young boy at work one day. The strange man claimed that the young boy was his son, and that his registration documents
When Your Dream House Turns Into a Nightmare
Many of us often dream of the day when we can own our home, but sometimes, reality can be much more of a nightmare than you might think. In the first story, shared by Harry, his senior was on night guard duty when he noticed a mysterious figure in the distance. Upon closer inspection, he started to freeze up because he noticed that it was gliding across the ground, because it had no legs. In the s
The Hospital Toilet Incident
We normally go to the toilet to relieve ourselves, but they can sometimes be much creepier than we'd like to think. In the first story, a woman's husband is hospitalized in the same ward as an older gentleman. A few days later, the older man is moved to a different room, but for some reason, the woman and her husband can still hear him from behind the ward's toilet door. In the second story, a wom
Would You Like To Play A Game?
Playing games can be fun. But when someone randomly appears and offers to play a strange game with you, maybe you should reconsider. In the first story, listener Rina shares a story from when she was younger in which she kicked over an altar and refused to apologize. Over the next few days, she would experience numbness and lose feeling in her legs, forcing her parents to seek spiritual remedies t
Caught In Between Realities
Dreaming can be a very weird experience, especially when it feels all too real. In this episode, we are back with more dreaming experiences from Ning. In the first story, she recounts an experience where she visited her relative's home when she was younger, and got caught in the space between dreams and reality after taking a short nap. In the second, she shares a story where she stays at an inn w
A Legacy Of Horrors
Due to popular demand, we're back again with some more peculiar stories from Kai, this time involving not just himself, but his family as well. In the first story, Kai recalls a story from BMT in which a NSF wakes up in the middle of the night to find his bunk buddy sitting cross-legged on his bed and staring at his own feet. In the second story, Kai's father was on nighttime duty patrolling a far
When Your Dreams Start Feeling Too Real
Dreams have often been of interest to us, be it through scientific study or day to day discussion. But what happens when the dreams themselves start feeling too real? Or when people close to you start having the same dream? In this episode, we share a couple of stories from listener Ning that blur the lines between dream and reality. In the first story, Ning shares about seeing her father in her d
A Conversation with a Super Psychic
On the surface, Angie appears to be just like any other regular Singaporean, but her claims and stories are anything but. She claims to be clairvoyant, to be able to see things before they happen, or even to be able to see things that most people can't. She shares that most spirits aren't malicious but are just like any other person, even sharing stories of how these "Caspers" might help us. So wh
The Special Lady At The Back
Some people claim to have the ability to sense or see things that other people can't, but have you heard of this being done over long distances or through the phone? In the first story, listener T shares a story about her brother who called her when he was having difficulty peddling his bike home. But even before her brother finished explaining, T claimed that she could already see visuals in her
It Always Comes At 3am
We all get weird dreams and wake up at odd hours of the night from time to time; but things start to get a little weird if they occur at very specific hours of the night. In the first story, Kai was in bed when he started hearing someone whispering "Go Away". Shortly after, he finds that his bed starts shaking and that he cannot move. When he turns his head, he notices that the clock reads 3am. In
The Infamous Bus Service 375
Riding the bus late at night is already incredibly creepy on its own, and all the more so when you pick up a bunch of strange passengers along the way. In our first story, Genesis retells the story of the infamous bus service 375 from Beijing, China, in which a bus driver picks up a trio of oddly dressed wanderers in the middle of the street, and disappears the next day. In the second story, longt
Trapped Within Haw Par Villa At Night
Haw Par Villa stands as one of Singapore's most unique attractions, but safe to say that it can also be one of it's most creepiest. In our first story, a friend shares her experience of passing through Haw Par Villa at night, only to find that her apps don't work, and that she doesn't know how to find her way out. In the second, listener W and her friends travel overseas for vacation, but come to
Don't Go Looking For Durian In The Dark
It should go without saying that you probably shouldn't do certain things in the dark, especially not in the nearby forest with the creepy trees. In this episode, listener BC shares a story from her father, where he and his cousins go out picking durians late at night; only to encounter something that left them breathless. Also, thank you for your support throughout 30 episodes of Too Many Ghosts
A Late Night Stroll In a Cemetery
Some say that Singapore's night life is too boring, others find different ways to spend their evening. In today's episode, Genesis shares her own experience where she goes for a late night stroll in a cemetery along with some friends. The vibes, as expected, are quite unsettling; made all the more so when she starts to hear some strange noises around her. If you would like to submit your stories o
The Little Boy Fishing At Night
They say that when in Rome, you should do as the Romans do, otherwise you might be in for something you're not quite ready to accept. In the first story, we share Joe's experience as he visits a small village on assignment, and is told by the locals to never wander around at night. But when curiosity gets the better of him, he walks around and encounters a young boy with a fishing rod, oddly offer
Don't Go Near The Widow's House
Grief is often a very tragic and personal process, with some taking months or even years before fully healing; but some however, choose to go a much darker path. In today's story, we share the tragic tale of a widow who lost both her husband and her only child. The only thing is, instead of recovering like most people do, she somehow found a way to keep them close to her instead. If you would like
When You Lose One Of Your Souls
Going overseas with your friends can be a truly unforgettable experience, but sometimes it can also be utterly life-changing. In the first story, Dora shares her experience of getting into a serious accident while travelling overseas with her friends; one which left her in a coma because one of her souls was missing. In the second story, Nika shares a story of breaking her foot when she was younge
You Have Invited Something With No Face
Be careful what you bring home at night, especially if you happen to be walking past cemeteries. In our first story, M shares a story about his father back in the day, when he went out looking for a missing kid in the night, only for something to follow him back. In the second story, Lizzie shares a story about when she was working abroad with her friend, and kept feeling weird touches all over he
The Missing Roommate
Moving out to live at the dorms at university can often be a very invigorating experience, or if you're unlucky, a terribly unforgettable one. In our first story, listener Aaron shares a story his college senior told him about a group of students who discovered that one of one of the people in their dorm wasn't actually there. In the second story, listener Zhen Wei shares about his experience at a
The Inverted God of Wealth Statue
Bad things can sometimes happen to good people, especially when it comes to things that we don't quite understand. In the first story, 2 boys wander off into the forest and stumble upon a group of Chinese Deity statues besides an abandoned shrine, in particular an inverted statue of the God of Wealth. Being good-natured, the boys set the statue upright and even put up an offering, only to later le
There's Too Many Zodiac Predictions Nowadays
From wealth and health to career and relationships, it just seems like there's too many zodiac predictions nowadays; which is perfect for when you want to still be superstitious but auspicious at the same time. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, you can head over to @tmgn_podcast on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Mediacorp.See omnystudio.com/listener
The Floating Head In The Night
One of the more fearsome, but lesser known supernatural entities in South East Asia is the Penanggalan, typically described as a floating disembodied woman's head with its organs and entrails hanging from its neck. In the first story, we share a tale from Cambodia featuring the fearsome Penanggalan, in which a young man relieves himself in a dark spot, only to come face to face with the creature.
The Little Girl by the Window
You should probably trust your senses, even if you're dead tired in the middle of the night, and especially when you're seeing things out of the realm of the ordinary. In the first story, a traveler spends the night in a hotel room alone, only to be accompanied by a little girl by the window. In the second story, a couple of business partners take a stop at a cheap hotel during a road trip, only t
Superstitions to Welcome The New Year
Happy New Year!! Since it's the start of the new year, we figured that it wouldn't be right to be talking about spooky stories, so instead, we'll be diving into some new year traditions and beliefs from around the world; covering a wide span from a friendly Japanese Santa Claus, to colourful underwear, to even burning effigies. If you would like to submit your stories or send Genesis a message, yo
Be Wary Of The Little Old Men
South East Asia is known for its rich tradition of folk tales, especially those supernatural creatures like the infamous Pontianak or the Penanggalan. But have you ever heard of the Philippine mythology of the Duwende that resemble little old men? In the first story, a friend recounts a time from their childhood where they unwittingly disrespect the home of the Duwende, only to suffer immediate co
