Indianfolklore Stories

Title: Chuna Maacha Author: IshqkiInk A son comes home from the city. A mother welcomes him with warmth, rain, and his favourite dish - chuna maacha. But hunger turns obsessive. Food becomes ritual. And something ancient begins to feed. Set in the quiet lanes of Odisha, Chuna Maacha is a slow-burn folk horror rooted in caste violence, desire, and vengeance that refuses to die. As a household unravels, a forgotten girl returns - not as a memory, but as a curse. Some ghosts knock. Some wait to be eaten. ⚠️ Content Warning: Psychological horror, caste-based violence, abuse, supernatural elements, disturbing imagery.

A collection of horror short stories where the beautiful and serene landscapes of Himachal Pradesh hide ancient terrors and modern-day nightmares. Each story is set in a different iconic location-from a haunted hotel in Shimla and a cursed temple in a remote village to the treacherous passes of the high Himalayas-revealing the dark secrets that lie beneath the picturesque hills.

newlywed's first visit to her husband's ancestral village reveals unspoken rules, a forbidden clearing, and a fear that awakens only after dark. What begins as harmless superstition soon turns into possession and an ancient evil known as Nagavalli. Some places are not meant to be crossed. Some names are not meant to be spoken

Mallichaalai remembers what people forgot. Twenty years after betrayal and murder, she returns - not to haunt, but to reveal. Some truths wait patiently for the right moment to dance.

INTRODUCTION In the realm of Azura, where magic and mystery entwine, a legendary tale of love, betrayal, and redemption unfolds. Spanning centuries, this epic story follows the journey of Eiravati, a young apprentice who becomes a powerful Naagin, and her family's struggles against the forces of darkness. With each passing generation, the stakes grow higher, and the fate of Azura hangs in the balance. [ No smutty scenes ]

In a world where the line between light and darkness blurs, *Trisha* and *Krish* are thrust into a battle against an ancient evil awakened by their own search for truth. Guided by a cryptic tantric and armed with an ancient book of spells, the couple must face their worst fears to confront a malevolent spirit that feeds on love and despair. As the cursed night of Kartik Purnima approaches, the stakes grow higher. In the haunted Kalindi Haveli, where shadows whisper and walls bleed malevolence, the spirit reveals her monstrous power, threatening to consume not just Trisha and Krish but the entire world. In their desperate fight for survival, sacrifices are made, friendships tested, and love put to its ultimate trial. With the life of their loyal companion, Sunny, and their own souls on the line, they must summon every ounce of courage to defy the darkness. This is a tale of love, loss, and resilience-a journey where the greatest weapon against evil is not brute strength but the pure light of selfless love. Will they emerge victorious, or will the spirit's eternal hunger devour everything they hold dear? *Enter a story where every shadow hides a secret, every heartbeat echoes with fear, and every choice carries the weight of destiny.*

Amal was only heading home to enjoy the iconic Vaikathashtami festival. Lights, crowds, memories, and tradition - everything felt magical. Until he heard the scream.

In The Haunting of Nale Ba, an 11-year-old boy named Ravi is haunted by guilt after his mother dies in a tragic accident that he believes was his fault. Struggling with trauma and nightmares, Ravi's father takes him to his late wife's ancestral village, hoping a change of scenery will help his son heal. However, the village of Rudragarh holds dark secrets and an ancient curse tied to the mysterious ghost, Nale Ba-a spirit that calls out to people in the voices of their loved ones, tempting them to open their doors and vanish forever. As Ravi befriends a group of village children, they uncover the chilling history behind the curse and the terrifying spirit that haunts the village. Together, they must face the horrifying ghost and uncover the truth behind its sinister presence before it claims more victims. Along the way, Ravi must confront his own inner demons and the guilt that has consumed him since his mother's death.

Story Title: Terrifying Night Story: In an old neighborhood stood a dilapidated mansion, rumored to be haunted by a witch. One night, Ravi and his friend Neha decided to explore this mansion. As they entered, they felt an eerie chill in the air. The walls were ancient, and every corner seemed to watch them. Suddenly, they heard the sound of an old bell ringing. Ravi spotted a dusty photo hanging on the wall. It depicted a woman with a sorrowful expression. Neha looked at the photo and said, "This is strange." Realizing they needed to leave, they found the door had locked behind them. Fear gripped them. Then, out of nowhere, Neha screamed, "Ravi, look! The woman!" Ravi turned to see the very woman from the photo standing before them, her eyes terrifying. They were frozen, unsure of what to do. A voice echoed, "Free me!" Understanding they had to help this spirit, they searched every corner of the mansion. In an old book, they found a mantra. As they recited it, a strong wind swept through the house, and they felt the spirit being released. A bright light filled the room, and the spirit vanished, thanking them. The door swung open, and they rushed outside, their hearts still racing but filled with a sense of relief. They had freed the spirit and escaped the mansion, forever changed by the experience.

The village believed she was dead. They were wrong. Betrayed by the powerful and erased by the sarpanch's family, she returns as Jaran, the woman who mastered black magic beyond death. One by one, the family is lured, marked and punished. In this village, revenge doesn't come screaming. It whispers.

In the mystical village of Adivasi Nila, deep within India's Western Ghats, the secret to beautiful, lustrous hair lies in a powerful, ancient oil made from rare forest herbs. When a devastating storm threatens to erase this treasured tradition, a young boy named Aarav embarks on a dangerous journey to save the recipe and his village's heritage. Guided by his mother, Maya Devi, and his adventurous friend, Rhea, Aarav must navigate the challenges of the forest, earning the favor of its guardian spirit. A tale of courage, wisdom, and the deep bond between humanity and nature, "Adivasi Hair Oil: The Secret of the Forest" is an enchanting story about preserving cultural heritage and respecting the natural world.

🌿 The Peepal Tree Behind Our House In my village, death is not the end. It is only a pause. When Aarav returns to his ancestral home after his grandmother's sudden death, he expects grief, rituals, and silence. What he doesn't expect are rules-rules no one explains, rules no one dares to break. The back door must stay open at night. Bodies are not taken for cremation before sunrise. And no one looks at the Peepal tree behind the house after midnight. They say it's just a tree. They say it protects the village. But trees don't whisper names in the dark. And they don't knock. As buried secrets surface and forgotten sacrifices demand remembrance, Aarav must uncover the truth behind the Peepal tree-before it decides he belongs to it. Because in this village, the dead listen... and the living pay the price. 🕯️ Genre: Indian Folk Horror | Supernatural | Mystery | Psychological 🧿 Themes: Village secrets • Old rituals • Curses • Fear of tradition • Ancient bargains 🔖 Suggested Wattpad Tags: #IndianHorror #FolkHorror #VillageHorror #PeepalTree #Supernatural #DarkMystery #CursedVillage #HorrorStory #IndianFolklore #SlowBurnHorror

When Mira and her boyfriend, Karan, decide to go on a photography retreat to a remote village nestled in the Sahayadri forests, she expects a quiet escape-mist-laced mornings, tangled woods, and maybe a few hauntingly beautiful shots for her portfolio. But the village is not as untouched as it seems. The children play strange games. The villagers speak in half-truths. And Karan...Karan is changing. Drawn deeper into the forest-and into Karan's past-Mira begins to unravel a chilling legacy of rituals, sacrifice, and a forgotten girl named Devika. With time blurring and shadows whispering, Mira must decide what's real, what's a myth....and whether love is enough when the forest wants something more. Shuttered Secrets is a slow-burn psychosocial horror wrapped in folklore and fog. A tale of love, memory, and a place that never let go.

Title: Radha's Rhapsody: A love song to krishna Synopsis: In the mystical land of Vrindavan, Radha and Krishna's love blossoms amidst the beauty of nature. This book tells the story of their eternal love, filled with passion, devotion, and the triumph of true love over adversity. Genre: Romance, Mythology Target Audience: Adults and young adults interested in romance and Indian mythology.

This is a retelling of an event from the Indian mythological story of the Mahabharata, where the great warrior Arjuna faces a crisis of conscience as he stands on the brink of a catastrophic war against his own family. With Krishna as his charioteer, Arjuna embarks on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. The story is a tale of heroism, sacrifice, and the pursuit of divine knowledge.

A short Folklore Tale shared in the niche region of TuluNadu , Karnataka . A beautiful nostalgic tale my grandmother used to narrate at bedtime , one that deserves to be preserved before it fades away with the old tradition of spoken folk stories. In Tulu it was called " Kattu Paadu Ballu Pettu Koru Dhonnne " -

In the eerie village of Madhya Pradesh, a haunted hill known as Pret Shila looms with dark secrets. Local legends speak of restless spirits trapped in eternal torment, but for Rakesh, a determined journalist, the truth behind these whispers becomes his obsession. As he climbs the cursed hill, ignoring warnings from the villagers, he uncovers a chilling tale of dark rituals and lost souls. But once the whispers begin calling his name, the line between curiosity and survival blurs. Can Rakesh escape the horrors of Pret Shila before it's too late, or will he become its next captive? This terrifying journey will leave you questioning what lurks in the unseen world of the dead.