tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62140995593952260552024-03-14T04:20:11.131+00:00Urban Legends and HorrorPrepare to be scared...
A place to fulfill your horror needs, come for the legends - stay for the horror. Kay Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048573628690959505noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-70498617024008165192023-08-16T17:07:00.005+01:002023-08-16T17:22:03.894+01:00Long Awaited News - New Website - THE HORROR GROVE It's been a while my fellow Urban Legends and general all round horror afficionados! After starting this page to share my takes on some well known Urban Legends a very long time ago, I've decided to pick this little hobby back up and will be migrating most of this content to a new home:www.thehorrorgrove.comI'll be copying over my current Urban Legend stories (with some tweaks, but notKay Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048573628690959505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-75990863114601518652017-11-16T18:20:00.002+00:002023-08-16T17:22:56.887+01:00Nightmare Fuel
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[WP] The job of a mattress is to soak up all the nightmares a person has and keep them locked away. The lock that keeps the evil at bay is the silly tag that warns all who read it 'Do Not Remove'. [WP]
I’d been looking forward to this evening all day. I’d given
my new mattress time to expand and settle and my god was I ready Kay Gloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02048573628690959505noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-69179868692732199312017-05-31T21:59:00.001+01:002023-08-16T17:23:20.571+01:00Rings (2017) Review[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]1/5 STARS
So. First you watch it, then you die...
Credit: IMDB
This newest installment in the Ringu franchise is a confused, and ever so slightly boring foray into the depths of Samara's Well with a weak script and mostly unknown actors that can't carry the film's lack of originality.
We start off on a plane with a man giving anUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-62180777182836901492017-05-18T21:07:00.001+01:002023-08-16T17:23:37.634+01:00The Dark Tapes (2017) Review[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]
3.5/5 STARS
There have been many trends within the horror genre: teen slashers; zombie invasions; vampire bloodsuckers and the trend that's possibly enjoying its swan song - the found footage film.
We've seen it all right?
Michael McQuown's The Dark Tapes hopes to breathe fresh air into the lull of quality found footage horror (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-1915100829201069072014-06-03T19:39:00.001+01:002014-06-03T19:41:20.667+01:00Response to recent 'Slender man' attack on a young girl.Hey guys,
I'm sure a lot of you will have seen the news story about the young girl horrifically attacked by two friends in response to the 'Slender man' (Link to story) 'legend' posted on another horror story site (Creepypasta). Whilst I need not comment on the situation itself except to send my thoughts to the victim and her family, I must urge those of you reading the legends on my site Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-12575042812906389372014-01-08T20:27:00.001+00:002023-08-16T17:23:54.949+01:00The Letter "D"[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]Continued from 'Blue'
Jane froze at the sight of the balloon, marooned on her gate. Tentatively she stepped towards it, brows furrowed, pulling her jacket around her closely.
She reached the gate and looked towards both sides of her street. Nothing. The guy had followed her home, that much was true but she didn't understand what Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-34861683637235644082014-01-07T19:52:00.001+00:002023-08-16T17:24:11.124+01:00Blue[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]"Just a hot chocolate please" Jane requested, smiling at the thought of warming up with a hot drink on the girls' day out shopping. Her friends Laura and Lisa were waiting with their drinks at the other end of the counter. They'd planned a guiltless day of shopping stopping only for food and drink.
Picking up her finished beverage at Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-29145787439514436302014-01-06T17:13:00.004+00:002014-01-07T19:54:48.490+00:0030 Day Challenge Update
Just a quick update to say I haven't forgotten about the stories! Having some issues with the site and with sorting out personal life shenanigans but all the stories will be coming asap!
-Kay
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-66250043044074740162014-01-03T23:32:00.001+00:002023-08-16T17:24:41.726+01:00Right[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]The car shuddered to a halt on the dusty track belonging to the cabin. A typical sight, logs here and there with various trophies displayed on the walls. Unfortunate for the animal but a staple for any log cabin enthusiast, something Carl loved to hate every time his father, Dan, guilted him into a father-son weekend.
He hadn't been Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-79455525790187295972014-01-03T00:24:00.002+00:002023-08-16T17:24:56.988+01:0012:01am[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]
"5 minutes left everyone, find your someone special!"
Sarah rolled her eyes, the University had been extra cruel with her timetabling this year and her exams were to start on the 4th January which not only meant that she was taking a test on a Saturday but that she was also stuck in the library on New Years Eve. Her friends had tried to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-75001924187590167422014-01-01T23:10:00.001+00:002014-01-01T23:10:42.337+00:00January Writing ChallengeThe start of a new year brings many resolutions and a popular trend on the internet (I've found) is the 30 Day Photo challenge (take a look- http://www.pinterest.com/cherylebb0819/photo-challenges/ ). As you've clicked through to this terrifying website, it's obvious we aren't here to take pictures or discuss our lives so I've chosen on of these photo challenges and I'll be writing a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-68377814656107386602013-11-26T21:02:00.007+00:002023-08-16T17:26:49.049+01:00Plagiarism[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]I've recently become aware that there are a few writers on websites across the internet duplicating my exact stories as if they wrote them. The disclaimer that is located on my site, 'Urban Legends are public domain but my stories are not.' has always been there and they are choosing to ignore it.
If you wish to share what I've written word Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-45196686317827353962013-05-28T20:03:00.001+01:002023-08-16T17:27:06.301+01:002 reasons I probably wouldn't survive a horror film.[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]Here in Urban Legends and Horror HQ I like to think I'm a little knowledgeable when it comes to the horror genre, I may not bother myself with every horror film I come across but I've seen more than enough to give me a good idea of what to expect of those situations.
So naturally, being a long time horror lover, I just assume that I would Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-72135349350716978272013-05-09T19:37:00.000+01:002013-05-09T19:37:22.926+01:00Your Stories...So for the past couple of weeks I've been ill and my motivation to write has been at a low. I've since recovered and will be trying to get some stuff up for your perusal. In the meantime, if YOU have a scary story or myth to tell please email kay@urbanlegendsandhorror.com and I'll look through any stories submitted and post it on here with full credit and a link to your own blog or website. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-49614549780379244282013-04-07T00:51:00.001+01:002023-08-16T17:27:51.622+01:00Films that scare you?[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]As horror fans go, I'd say I'm a pretty good one. Whilst I don't watch every single horror film I can get my hands on (whilst most would see this a blasphemous, I really can't watch badly made films - which I suppose a lot of horror falls into) I can say that I've seen A LOT of horror.
Some may never let their child watch a horror film Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-17205243985993262082013-04-05T21:31:00.003+01:002013-04-05T23:53:57.665+01:00Re vamped the site!After a couple of years finishing a degree along with other distractions, the website is finally back to the top of my priorities list.
A new look for the site along with a custom URL (www.urbanlegendsandhorror.com) completes the makeover for now. Once I've gathered a story or two to post for your enjoyment the site will be back in regular business.
For now you should enjoy the new Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-48788004595426246802010-08-19T17:55:00.001+01:002013-11-19T20:42:23.485+00:00The Resident Evil Series - Resident Evil: Afterlife
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead leads them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrunUnknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-48700180958960551762010-08-15T17:58:00.004+01:002023-08-16T17:35:22.748+01:00Tap tap tap...[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]Katie and Joe had treated themselves to a lavish dinner for their 1st anniversary. They had been friends since childhood and always found ways to keep themselves amused despite knowing each other for so long. Knowing that traffic was extremely likely on the normal route home, Joe decided to take the deserted long way home, through a dense Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-84777240860027592982010-08-13T00:55:00.000+01:002010-08-13T00:55:56.096+01:00Horror UpdateHey guys :)
Sorry I haven't been active in the past week, I was struck down with a virus :(
I'm all better now and have some stories to post up tomorrow (or today since it's past midnight).
Just thought I'd let you know I'm still here ;)
Mikayla (Your favourite horror blogger :D)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-43558305668132909302010-08-07T19:14:00.002+01:002023-08-16T17:35:36.046+01:00The Furry Gown.[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]During summer break, two best friends: Jenny and Laura decided to have a girl's night in. Jenny's parents were on holiday for a week so they had their sleepover at her house. During the night they watched DVD's, put on face masks and had a good time.
At about 11:00pm Jenny decided that they should tell some scary stories to put them in the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-26494409696584262862010-08-02T20:50:00.002+01:002023-08-16T17:35:46.829+01:00So you want to survive a horror movie?[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]
If you've watched as many horror films as I have, you will be screaming at the TV as much as I do. Here are some tips on how to survive a slasher movie, you know, just in case.
1) Never say "This only happens in movies", you will die. Fast.
2) Never get drunk or high off drugs. You will be killed, albeit in a funny manner.
3) Don't Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-89271573697334543192010-07-30T21:10:00.003+01:002023-08-16T17:36:01.870+01:00Aren't you glad you didn't turn on the lights?
[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]Two girls that went to the same college were matched together as roommates. Kate was a socialite who loved to go out to parties and loved guys even more, Jen was a shying wallflower who kept to her studies and had a small group of friends.
The two got along most of the time but they didn't see eye to eye when it came to visitors staying over Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-31715566768350553882010-07-27T18:13:00.001+01:002023-08-16T17:36:11.114+01:00Humans can lick too...[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]
A 13 year old girl was left home alone one night when her parents went out for a meal with friends. The parents thought that she was too old for a babysitter so they decided she could stay home alone as long as she locked all the windows and doors as soon as they left. Usually she would have objected to being left alone, however her parents Unknownnoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-50243548029086987852010-07-23T17:11:00.002+01:002023-08-16T17:33:48.201+01:00Thump, Thump, Drag.
[Visit the new website - www.thehorrorgrove.com]One Saturday night, a 16 year old named Mary was babysitting 2 children as a means of earning a bit of extra cash. The parents had gone out for a meal and said they wouldn't be back until late so the girl put the two children to bed and then settled herself in the lounge downstairs.
She turned on the TV and began to flip through the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214099559395226055.post-91683624307665111372010-07-23T15:39:00.003+01:002023-08-16T17:34:18.786+01:00Blue Baby Blue
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Blue Baby Blue
We’ve all heard of Bloody Mary but have you heard the similar but no
less disturbing legend of Baby Blue?
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Poor Baby Blue never had a chance. Born into the world by a
psychotic mother, he was destined to be a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com173