There's a story about a haunted theater in Lipstickalley. Actors and crew members have reported seeing a figure in old - fashioned clothing moving about the stage when no one else is there. They also hear strange noises, like footsteps and faint whispers. It's thought to be the ghost of an actor from the past who still loves the theater and can't bear to leave.
The story of the vanishing hitchhiker is also well - known in Lipstickalley. A young woman in white is often seen hitchhiking on the road near Lipstickalley. When kind - hearted drivers stop to pick her up, she disappears once they reach a certain point on the road. Some think she's a lost soul searching for something she can't find in the afterlife.
One story could be about a shadowy figure seen in an old building on Lipstickalley. People say it's the spirit of a former resident who passed away under mysterious circumstances. Whenever someone walks by at night, they feel a sudden chill and sometimes catch a glimpse of this figure out of the corner of their eye.
Well, I'm not too sure specifically which ones are the scariest as it can vary from person to person. But generally, stories about the supernatural like ghosts in old houses or unexplained disappearances might be among the scariest on there.
The story of the Green Lady of Balloch Castle is popular. She is said to be a young woman who died of a broken heart. People have seen her in the castle grounds, usually near the water. She appears as a green - clad figure, sometimes just a faint glow.
The Doheny Library ghost is quite popular. Students often talk about it, especially those who spend long hours in the library. The idea of a ghost among the books is both spooky and fascinating.
The apparition of the frozen climber is quite popular. Supposedly, climbers see a figure that looks like a climber frozen in time, still in climbing position. It's a very visual and haunting image. Another popular one is the ghostly guide. There are tales of a guide who died on the mountain but still appears to help climbers in distress. Some climbers swear they've been led to safety by this spectral figure.
The story of the bellringer is quite popular. The idea of a ghost still performing its earthly duties is both spooky and fascinating. Then there's the ghostly sailor story which is also well - known. The image of a sailor lost at sea and still wandering the shores is a classic ghost story trope that many people find intriguing. And the young woman in the mansion story is popular too. It has that element of mystery and tragedy that draws people in.
A popular Acadia ghost story is about a ghostly horse and rider. They are seen galloping across the fields at night. It might be related to a local legend of a brave horseman who died in battle and his spirit continues to ride through the land he once protected.
The Assiniboine Park also has some spooky stories. There are tales of a ghostly figure near the river that runs through the park. Some say it could be the spirit of someone who drowned in the river long ago. People who visit the park at night sometimes report a feeling of being watched and strange noises coming from the direction of the river.
The story of 'Bloody Mary' is also extremely popular. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light some candles, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times into the mirror, a terrifying apparition will appear. It has been passed down for generations and has been the inspiration for many horror movies and books.
Probably 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's been very popular for a long time. It's a bit ambiguous, which makes it even scarier as you're not entirely sure what's real and what's not.