Hidden deep within the South Khorasan Desert, between the cities of Tabas and Khor, lies one of Iran’s most mysterious places—a narrow canyon known as Kal Jeni, or “The Valley of the Genies.” For generations, local residents have believed that this remote valley is inhabited by supernatural beings. Whether those stories are true or simply … Read more
This experience happened when I was about seven months pregnant, and it remains the most terrifying night of my life. I live in Bandar Abbas, and until that night, I had never experienced anything remotely like it. One night, while I was asleep beside my husband, I suddenly woke in the middle of the night … Read more
I was 11 years old when this happened. I’m 15 now, and I still remember that day as if it were yesterday. At the time, my family lived in a large house with a spacious yard where my friends and I spent most of our afternoons playing. One day, my best friend came over, and … Read more
This strange experience happened a few years ago after my family went out to celebrate Sizdah Bedar, the traditional Persian picnic held on the thirteenth day of the New Year. We decided to spend the day along Firuzbahram Road, a place we had heard was quieter than many of the more crowded parks. After we … Read more
The shopkeeper’s refusal only made Molly want the doll even more. Seeing the disappointment on her daughter’s face, Molly’s mother tried to persuade him. She offered to pay extra. The old man still refused. “I can’t sell it,” he repeated quietly. Frustrated, Molly’s mother reached into her purse, pulled out a $100 bill, and placed … Read more
Seven-year-old Molly loved dolls more than anything else. Her bedroom was filled with them, each carefully arranged on shelves around the room. Although she adored her collection, there was one problem—she wasn’t doing well in school. One day, her parents made her a promise. “If you work hard and improve your grades,” her father said, … Read more
June 1, 1922 Today my mother surprised me with a mannequin for the front window of my clothing shop. It’s far heavier than any mannequin I’ve ever handled, but I’m grateful for the gift. I have a feeling it will attract more customers, especially women looking for the latest fashions. June 5, 1922 A customer … Read more
This story happened to a close friend of mine during the 1980s. He shared it with me years later, and to this day, he insists every word is true. I’ll tell it from his point of view. The night before our trip, my roommate and I had taken part in a spirit-summoning session and a … Read more
For as long as I could remember, strange noises came from our house. Doors would creak, unexplained sounds echoed through the rooms, and odd things happened often enough that other people started telling me the house was haunted. I never believed them. I dismissed every story as superstition. Then one night, I witnessed something I … Read more
One of the strangest stories in my family happened in my grandmother’s old house. The house had a small basement, and for years my grandmother insisted that, just before sunrise, she would hear two sounds coming from below—a baby crying and water splashing. Whenever she mentioned it, the rest of the family dismissed it. “We’ve … Read more