The case of 'The Boston Strangler' also has some hitman - like elements. Although not a traditional hitman in the sense of being hired for money all the time, he strangled multiple women. His actions were methodical and terrifying. He targeted vulnerable women in the Boston area, and his crimes sent shockwaves through the community. The police had a hard time catching him because of his ability to change his modus operandi slightly from one crime to the next.
Sure. There's the story of Charles Harrelson. He was a hitman who was involved in some high - profile assassinations. One of his most notorious acts was an assassination that had political implications. His cold - blooded nature and the fact that he was able to carry out such dangerous and illegal acts without getting caught immediately is quite chilling.
A very chilling real hitman story is that of a hitman in Colombia. The drug cartels there often employed hitmen. These hitmen would carry out brutal killings in broad daylight in some cases. They were feared by the local population. One such hitman was known for leaving his victims' bodies in very public places as a warning to others who might oppose the cartels. His actions were so cruel and calculated that it still sends shivers down people's spines when they hear about it.
A very spooky Victorian ghost story comes from Glamis Castle. There were rumors during the Victorian era of a secret room in the castle. In this room, there was supposed to be a monster or some sort of unholy presence. People claimed to hear strange noises coming from that area of the castle. Servants would avoid going near it, and there were stories of those who had seen a dark figure lurking around the supposed location of the secret room. It was a story that sent shivers down the spines of many Victorians.
Well, there was a group of stoners camping in the mountains. They were all high around the campfire when they noticed that the animals in the area had gone completely silent. Then, they saw a huge, hulking figure in the trees. It was too big to be a normal animal. It started to move towards them, growling lowly. They quickly packed up their stuff and left, fearing for their lives. It might have been a bear, but in their stoned state, it seemed like some kind of monstrous beast.
There is this one story about an old steam locomotive. The locomotive was retired after being involved in a series of mysterious accidents. Workers who tried to scrap it reported hearing voices coming from inside the engine. One worker even claimed that he saw the face of a former engineer in the steam clouds, with a look of horror on his face. It was as if the locomotive was haunted by the tragedies that had occurred while it was in service.
Sure. There was this guy who lived alone in an apartment. One day, he found a locked door in his basement that he had never noticed before. He managed to open it and inside was a small, dark room. As he entered, he felt an overwhelming sense of dread. He heard whispers that seemed to be coming from the walls. He quickly left the room and locked the door again. But from that day on, he could still hear the whispers throughout the apartment, and he always felt like something was lurking in the basement.
One really chilling story comes from a German submarine base. The submariners would sometimes hear knocking on the hull of the submarine when it was docked. But when they checked, there was nothing there. They believed it was the ghosts of their fallen comrades who had perished at sea. The constant threat of death in the cramped and dangerous submarines may have contributed to these spooky experiences.
Sure. There was a story of a postman who was still out on his route when the blizzard hit hard. He tried to find shelter but all the houses he passed were locked up tight. As he walked, the snowstorm grew stronger, and his visibility was reduced to almost nothing. He started to hallucinate from the cold and exhaustion, thinking he saw strange figures in the snow. He finally collapsed, and it was a miracle that a search party found him just in time.
Sure. There's a story about an old abandoned house on the outskirts of Chattanooga. Locals say that late at night, if you pass by, you can hear the sound of a crying baby. But no one has ever lived there for years. Some think it might be the spirit of a baby who died in the house long ago.
There's a story of a young soldier's ghost. He was killed during the battle and his apparition is often seen near the spot where he fell. People who have seen him say he has a sad look on his face, as if he's still mourning his own death.
There was a story of a young couple who went camping in the mountains. They were having a great time until they found a strange cave. Ignoring the warnings they had heard about the area, they decided to explore it. Inside, they saw ancient drawings on the walls that seemed to move in the dim light. Then, they heard a growl. Panicking, they tried to run out but got lost in the maze - like cave. As they searched for an exit, they felt something touch their necks, and that was the last thing they remembered before passing out. When they woke up, they were outside the cave, but they could never forget the horror they experienced inside.
Sure. There's a story about a village where every full moon, a strange mist descends. In this latest horror story, a family recently moved to the village. On the first full moon, their young daughter started acting strangely. She would talk to an invisible entity in her room. The family noticed scratch marks on the walls that seemed to appear out of nowhere. They soon realized that the village has a dark past related to a witch who was burned at the stake centuries ago, and her spirit is said to be active during the full moon.