One well - known wild west ghost story is about a lonely cabin in the mountains. A hermit used to live there. He was a strange man who was shunned by the nearby town. One winter, he died alone in the cabin. Since then, people passing by on cold nights say they see a faint light in the window. When they approach the cabin, they can hear the hermit's coughing, as if he's still suffering from his final illness. Some have even claimed to see his shadow moving about inside the cabin, as if he's still going about his daily chores, not realizing he's passed away.
Sure. There's a story about the old Parramatta courthouse. Legend has it that a judge who passed an unfair sentence long ago still haunts the building. People say that at night, you can sometimes see a figure in old - fashioned robes pacing in the courtroom. It's as if he's still trying to pass judgment or reliving that fateful day. This might be because of the strong emotions and injustices that took place within those walls over the years.
There's a Zanzibar ghost story about an old lighthouse keeper. He dedicated his life to the lighthouse. When he passed away, strange things started to happen. The light in the lighthouse would flicker on and off at odd times, even when there was no mechanical problem. There were also reports of a figure seen in the window of the lighthouse tower. It was said to be the ghost of the keeper, still trying to do his job of guiding ships. Some sailors even claimed that they saw the figure waving to them as if to signal them to stay away from the dangerous rocks near the shore.
Sure. There's a story about the Pink House in Charleston. Legend has it that the house was once a brothel. There was a young girl who worked there and was treated very badly. She died under tragic circumstances. Now, people say that her spirit still haunts the Pink House. Guests who have stayed there have reported hearing strange noises, like a girl sobbing in the middle of the night. There are also sightings of a faint figure that looks like a young girl in the hallways. It's a very eerie story that adds to the haunted reputation of Charleston.
Sure. There's a story about a manor house in Normandy. The manor was once owned by a wealthy family. One of the daughters of the family was in love with a local peasant, but their love was forbidden. The daughter was locked in her room in the manor until she died of a broken heart. Now, people say that if you visit the manor at night, you can see her ghostly figure in the window of her old room, looking out longingly. There are also reports of strange moaning sounds coming from the room, as if she's still mourning her lost love.
Sure. There's a story about the ghost of a maid in a large Cape May hotel. She worked there many years ago and died under mysterious circumstances. Guests have reported seeing her in the hallways, especially at night. She seems to be carrying a tray as if she's still on her duties. One guest even said she felt a cold breeze as the maid's apparition passed by her.
Sure. There's a story about the University of Arizona's music building. Legend has it that a talented but troubled music student committed suicide there many years ago. Since then, musicians practicing late at night have reported strange occurrences. For example, the sound of a piano playing a melancholic tune all by itself. Some have even claimed to see the figure of a young person sitting at the piano, but when they approach, it vanishes. It's as if the spirit of the student is still trying to finish the music they never got to complete in life.
Sure. There's the story of the Phantom Guide. Supposedly, there's a ghostly figure that appears to hikers who are lost in the Mammoth Cave system. It's described as a shadowy form that seems to know the cave's layout better than anyone. One hiker reported that after getting lost, he saw this figure in the distance. It led him through a series of tunnels until he reached a more familiar part of the cave. However, when he tried to thank the figure, it just vanished into thin air. Since then, many believe that this is the spirit of an old cave explorer who died in the cave and now helps those in need.
Sure. The story of the Benson Hotel's ghost is quite famous. A woman in a long white dress is often seen in the hallways, especially on the upper floors. It's believed she was a bride who had a tragic accident on her wedding day many years ago. Guests have reported seeing her figure glide past, and some have even felt a cold touch on their arms as she passes by. The hotel staff has also had their share of strange encounters. For example, one maid claimed that she saw the doorknob of an empty room turn on its own as if someone was about to enter, but when she opened the door, there was no one there.
Sure. A well - known ghost story is about a lady in a blue dress. She is often spotted on the second floor near the council chambers. It is said that she was a noblewoman during the Spanish colonial era. Her family was involved in some sort of political intrigue that took place in the very building that now houses Manila City Hall. She was wrongly accused and executed on the site. Her ghost is said to be seeking justice. People who have seen her say that she looks very real at first glance, but when you try to get a closer look, she fades away like a mist.
Sure. There's the story of the Selkies. Selkies are mythical beings that can transform from seals to humans. In the story, a fisherman might find a female selkie on the shore, having shed her seal skin. He takes the skin and she is then trapped in human form. They may fall in love and have children. But one day, she finds her skin and returns to the sea, leaving a heartbroken family. This story teaches children about love, loss, and the power of nature.