Unexplained Scary Stories: What are some of the most terrifying ones?

One of the scariest unexplained screaming horror stories is about an old abandoned house. People passing by at night often heard blood - curdling screams. No one could figure out the source. Some thought it might be a trapped spirit from long ago. Another involves a forest where hikers reported screams that seemed to come from all directions, yet there was no one around. It sent chills down their spines.

One of the scariest unexplained stories is the Bell Witch Haunting. In Tennessee, the Bell family was tormented by a spirit. It would make strange noises, move objects, and even physically harm family members. No one could figure out what or who it was.

The true story of the Black Dahlia murder is extremely creepy. Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered and her body was found in a very disturbing state. The case has remained unsolved for decades, and the mystery surrounding it adds to the horror. There's also the story of the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester kept building and adding onto her house in a strange and haphazard way, believing it would keep the spirits at bay. People who visit the house today often report strange feelings and experiences.

There are stories like the one where a family moved into a new house. The bathroom always had a strange smell and the lights would flicker. One night, their young son went to the bathroom and came out screaming. He said he saw a pair of glowing eyes in the bathtub. After some investigation, they found out that there used to be a cat that died in the house long ago near the bathroom area, and people believe it was the cat's spirit causing the scares.

One really terrifying story from Ranker Scary Stories could be about the haunted house tale. In it, a family moves into an old, dilapidated house. Strange noises start at night, like footsteps on the stairs when no one is there. Doors creak open on their own. The scariest part is when the kids start seeing shadowy figures in their rooms. It plays on the fear of the unknown and the vulnerability of being in a new, potentially haunted place.

One scary 911 call story is about a woman who heard strange noises in her attic at night. She called 911, and while on the phone, she heard heavy footsteps coming closer. The operator tried to keep her calm until the police arrived. Another one is a man who was being chased by an unknown assailant. His panicked voice on the 911 call was really frightening.

One scary story is about an old asylum where patients were subjected to cruel experiments. At night, the sound of their screams could still be heard echoing through the empty halls. It was said that a doctor there went mad himself and started to torture patients in the name of 'treatment'.

One scary vacation story is when a family was camping in the woods. At night, they heard strange growling noises. They thought it was a bear at first. But then they saw a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness that seemed to move closer. They quickly got into their car and drove away, not even bothering to pack up all their camping gear.

There are tales of shrines where at midnight, you can hear the sound of old prayers being chanted backwards. Legend has it that this is a sign of a curse. The cause might be related to some ancient and forgotten ritual that was misperformed long ago at the shrine. It gives people the creeps just thinking about it.

The Japanese anime 'Another' has some truly scary elements. The mystery surrounding the curse in the school, where students start dying in gruesome ways, is very frightening. The animation does a great job of building suspense and showing the horror on the characters' faces. The use of dark colors and shadowy settings makes it a really terrifying animated story.