Can you share some classic Polish horror stories?

Well, I once heard a story where a girl used a cheap nail polish. It started peeling off really quickly and some of it got stuck in her hair when she was scratching her head. It was a total mess to get out.

A common one is chipping. You paint your nails so nicely, but within a short time, they start to chip, especially if you do a lot with your hands. It looks really untidy.

One famous Polish scary story is about the 'Wawel Dragon'. It was a huge, terrifying dragon that lived in a cave near the Wawel Castle. It used to devour livestock and even people. A clever cobbler finally outwitted the dragon by feeding it a sheep filled with sulfur, which made the dragon so thirsty that it drank until it exploded.

One funny Polish story is about a Polish man who was trying to learn English. He went to a restaurant and wanted to order a steak. But instead of saying 'rare' or'medium', he said 'cow not too cooked'. The waiter was really confused at first but then understood what he meant.

One Polish Christmas story is about the Wigilia. It's the Christmas Eve supper. There is a tradition of leaving an empty plate at the table for unexpected guests or the spirits of the family. The meal is meat - free as it's a time of fasting before the celebration. Another story might be about how the star on top of the Christmas tree symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem guiding the Three Wise Men. In Poland, families gather around the beautifully decorated tree, and the star is a central part of the festive decor.

One famous Polish horror story is 'The Lure'. It's about two mermaid - like sisters who come to land and encounter various horrors. It has a unique blend of horror and a touch of dark fairy - tale elements.

One of the well - known classic Polish novels is 'Quo Vadis' by Henryk Sienkiewicz. It's set in the time of Nero's Rome and tells a story full of love, faith, and political intrigue. Another great one is 'The Doll' by Bolesław Prus, which offers a profound look into 19th - century Polish society. And 'Pan Tadeusz' by Adam Mickiewicz is also a masterpiece, often regarded as the national epic of Poland.

One famous Polish ghost story is about the Wawel Dragon. It was a terrifying beast that lived in a cave under Wawel Castle in Krakow. Legend has it that the dragon would terrorize the local people, devouring livestock and even humans. Eventually, a clever shoemaker's apprentice named Krak defeated the dragon by tricking it into eating a sheep filled with sulfur, which made the dragon so thirsty that it drank until it exploded. This story has been passed down through generations and is an important part of Polish folklore.

In a Polish family, there was a tradition of making beautiful hand - embroidered linens. The women in the family would start learning this skill at a young age. Each piece of linen was filled with the family's history and stories. For example, a particular pattern might be used to mark a special event like a wedding or the birth of a child.

There is also a story about an abandoned mental asylum in Singapore. Supposedly, the patients there were treated very poorly in the past. Now, those who dare to enter the dilapidated building at night report hearing strange screams and seeing shadowy figures. It is believed that the tortured souls of the former patients still linger there, unable to find peace.