Back in the late 16th to early 17th centuries, the small town of Mölln in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, was gripped by the fear and paranoia of witchcraft. The region was known for its numerous witch trials, but none were as well-known as the trials of Mölln which began in 1590. As fear of sorcery and the devil swept across Europe, Mölln was not an exception and it became a hotbed of such trials. In those times, women, children, and even men were accused of practicing black magic, copulating with the devil, or causing misfortune to the community. These unfortunate souls would then be subject to grueling trials and horrific tortures. One of the most infamous cases was that of Katharina Stolle, a widow believed to have supernatural powers and a pact with the devil. She was accused of causing the death of a man simply through a hateful stare. Despite her pleas of innocence, she was convicted and burned at the stake. Many others, driven by fear, would accuse their neighbors of witchcraft as a preventative measure. These trials were often elaborate affairs led by local clerics, councilmen, and sometimes even scholars. They would involve public humiliation, interrogation, and the presentation of ‘evidence’ of witchcraft such as suspicious marks on the body, or confessions extracted under torturous conditions. These witch trials eventually ceased in the late 17th century, but they left a profound impact on the local culture and folklore, a somber reminder of a darker time. Today, the story of the Mölln witch trials is still remembered and serves as a symbol of historical injustice and the dangers of mass hysteria.