Everyone shares the fear of the unknown as it is instinctive to be afraid of that what we cannot see or understand. This is why scary stories have been woven into every culture, spanning across centuries and evolving along the way. These terrifying tales often feature disturbing and grotesque creatures that gnaw at our fears. They are influenced by religion, political events, mythology, social currents, and environmental factors. While some are made up and told to children in order to scare them into obedience, others defy explanation.
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