Top 10 Scariest Real Ghost Stories

The story of the Aokigahara Forest in Japan is really creepy. It's known as the 'Suicide Forest' and many believe it's haunted by the lost souls of those who took their lives there. You can often feel a sense of dread when walking through it. Another is the Lizzie Borden House. Given the grisly murders that took place there, it's no wonder people claim to feel a presence. There are reports of seeing the apparitions of Lizzie and her victims.

It's hard to say which is the scariest, but 'The Winchester Mystery House' gives me the creeps. The thought of building a huge, maze - like house just to try and escape ghosts is really spooky. And all those odd architectural features like doors that open to nothing and stairs that go nowhere make it seem like a place full of lost souls and trapped spirits.

A real - life ghost story that sends shivers down the spine is that of the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana. There are tales of ghosts of slaves and a young girl who was murdered there. Visitors have reported seeing apparitions, feeling cold hands on their shoulders, and hearing the sound of crying in the empty halls.

The story of 'The Amityville Horror' is super terrifying. The Lutz family experienced all kinds of unexplainable and terrifying things in their new home, from slime on the walls to seeing strange apparitions. 'The Shining' is also a classic. Jack Torrance's descent into madness as he is haunted by the ghosts in the Overlook Hotel is truly frightening. And 'Pet Sematary' where the dead come back wrong is another really scary one among the top ten.

One of the scariest short ghost stories could be 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who kills an old man because of his 'evil eye' and then is haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' where a family gets a cursed paw that grants wishes but with horrible consequences. And 'The Yellow Wallpaper' can also be considered in a way, as the woman seems to be haunted by the patterns on the wallpaper which may symbolize her own trapped state.

Well, the top 10 scariest real life stories can vary from person to person. However, the story of Jack the Ripper is surely on the list. He brutally murdered several women in London in the 19th century and was never caught. The Amityville Horror is also quite terrifying. The Lutz family claimed to experience all sorts of paranormal activities in their new house. Then there's the story of the Manson Family murders, where a cult led by Charles Manson carried out a series of brutal killings.

One of the scariest real ghost stories is the Bell Witch Haunting. It happened in Tennessee in the early 19th century. The Bell family was tormented by a mysterious entity. There were strange noises, objects moving on their own, and even physical attacks on family members. The apparition would whisper and sing in a creepy way. It was so terrifying that it became a well - known case of alleged paranormal activity.

One of the scariest real ghost stories is the Amityville Horror. A family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all kinds of strange phenomena like cold spots, strange noises, and apparitions. Another is the story of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. It was said to be a malevolent spirit that tormented the Bell family, causing physical harm and making terrifying noises.

The Bell Witch Haunting is a very scary real Halloween ghost story. The Bell family in Tennessee was terrorized by a malevolent spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would pull hair, slap people, and make strange noises. It even predicted the death of John Bell. The events were so terrifying that it has become one of the most famous hauntings in American history.

Well, there's a story about an old inn. Guests staying there would experience their beds being shaken in the middle of the night. There were also reports of a crying baby sound, but no babies were around. The innkeepers themselves had seen a misty figure on the stairs on several occasions. This story on NPR gives me the chills just thinking about it.