5 Cursed Objects You Should Stay Away From at Any Cost
Some objects carry dark reputations and the stories behind them tend to be more disturbing than any horror movie. Many people get attached to certain objects. These objects either represent something important to them that they can’t let go of them or simply seem mesmerizing. However, there are cases when the desire for items turns unhealthy and dangerous. Sometimes this might indicate that the object is cursed. In this article, we will discuss artifacts that turn out to be cursed and you should absolutely avoid being around them, let alone take them. Diamonds are one of those rare items people immediately get attracted to. That’s probably because they symbolize wealth, power, and fortune. Not surprisingly, many risk everything to obtain them and don’t even hesitate to trade, gamble, or place high-stakes bets on decentralized online platforms like Bety just to get as much fortune as possible. But if there’s one diamond you should never desire, it’s the Indeed Hope Diamond. Though its name seems positive, the cursed history of this diamond dates back to 1666. This year, this diamond with the name of Tavernier Blue was bought by King Louis XIV, and later, in 1839, it was sold to someone else with the changed name. The rumors say that the Hope Diamond brings misfortune to its owners as they suffer terribly. Since 1958, this diamond has been in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Mirrors are usually objects full of mystery. You can encounter various stories about certain mirrors that are scary yet extremely fascinating. Among them, Myrtles Plantation Mirror definitely stands out among mirrors that are shrouded in secrets. It is believed that you can see a world of past and present twisted together. The dark story of Myrtles Plantation Mirror involves violence and human abuse. Infamously, the spirits of Sara Woodruff and her two daughters became trapped in this mirror. Even though it is rumored they died from fever or eating a poisoned cake, there are speculations that this mirror took their souls. Some visitors of Myrtles Plantation also claim that whoever tried to clean this mirror, their spirits became trapped inside as well. But even if this is not true, one thing is for sure: for most people, just being around this mirror feels uncomfortable. The Woman from Lemb Statue is an ancient artifact that was made out of limestone in Cyprus. It was founded in 1878 and has a dark history full of misfortunes and horrible events. They often attract those who get excited about haunted objects, though this statue is excessively dangerous. According to legends, the statue possesses a dark power that inflicts misery on all of its owners. As it is known, every owner of this item has suffered from tragedy and the loss of their loved ones, and this is why it gained the reputation of being “cursed.” No one has ever discovered what was the reason for this curse or the mystery around it.  Today, the Woman from Lemb Statue is the property of the Royal Scottish Museum of Edinburgh. Art can often be a source of mysterious events. The painting of The Anguished Man belongs to one of the artistic works that are consumed with scary, mysterious secrets. No one knows for sure who created this painting or when it was painted. However, the most disturbing theory suggests that the artist mixed their own blood with oil paint and then took their own life. This painting became famous for being cursed 30 years ago when it was owned by Sean Robinson in England. At first, it was gifted to his mother. However, she noticed there was something unsettling and creepy about this item and gave it to Sean. According to Robinson, once night falls, the painting starts to scream, growl, and even rip off the material of the painting. Nevertheless, the origin of the curse still remains a mystery. It might sound absurd that the chair you’re sitting on could be cursed but only until you hear the chilling stories surrounding the haunted chairs of Belcourt Castle — a mansion located in Newport. The Belcourt Castle was built in 1894. Throughout the years, it had multiple owners until it was finally turned into a museum. Today it is open for visitors and they have claimed the chairs might throw out anyone they don’t like sitting on them. What’s more, some visitors have noticed feeling creepy chills and shivers after sitting on Belcourt Castle Chairs. No matter how much you are attracted to a certain object, after reading this article, you know that as appealing as it can be, something terrible might happen to you if you take it. Yes, experiencing the consequences of a cursed artifact can indeed be an exciting adventure for some people. However, it would be smarter to be cautious and stay away. And even if you’re a skeptic, there’s no harm in respecting warnings that are passed on through the years. Copyright Statement: Unless explicitly stated, all stories published on Creepypasta.com are the property of (and under copyright to) their respective authors, and may not be narrated or performed under any circumstance.