There's something ironic about the allure of a place abandoned -- only once long-since discarded do these dead places experience something of a 'second life', serving as one part nostalgia-drenched time capsule and one part refuge for those who prefer to step out of time for a moment. Down below are some of the most haunting of r/abandonedp-rn's recent collections, curated for coolness.

Welcome to “Evil Buildings”, an Instagram page dedicated to showcasing the captivating allure of strange and uncanny constructions spotted around the world. With more than 77 thousand followers, this community celebrates architectural marvels that seem straight out of a superhero movie, fit for a supervillain or an evil corporation. Sounds exciting, right?

Live in the center of a huge city like NYC or somewhere on the outskirts of any city?

Art students of the 70s

“Photos I’ve recently taken at 3am”

Like something out of a cult sci-fi movie or thriller, these atmospheric photographs by Michael McCluskey are mainly captured