Urban legend

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard a scary story about a monster or a ghost that your friend said was true, but you're not sure if you believe them? Well, that's what we call an urban legend! It's a story that many people believe to be true, but it's usually not based on any actual facts.

Urban legends are like modern-day fairy tales that get passed down from person to person through word of mouth, email, social media, and other ways. They can be funny, scary, or just plain weird. Some popular urban legends include the story of the hook-handed serial killer, Bloody Mary, and the alligators in the sewers.

The thing about urban legends is that they are often hard to prove. They are usually based on rumors and hearsay, and many times people who share them just want to scare others or make themselves sound important. Sometimes, urban legends can even become so popular that they are featured in movies or TV shows, which makes them seem even more real!

So, when someone tells you a story that sounds too good or too scary to be true, it's always a good idea to do some fact-checking before you believe it. Remember, just because something is a popular story, it doesn't mean that it's based on any actual facts.