Can you share the most terrifying lake horror story from 'lake horror stories'?

The most terrifying might be the one about the lost hikers. They were exploring around Lake Placid when they got lost. As they tried to find their way, they entered a dense part of the forest. There, they heard growling sounds that seemed to surround them. One by one, they started to disappear. The last hiker reported seeing a huge shadowy creature before he passed out. When he was found, he was in a state of shock and could never fully recall what happened.

The sense of isolation is a really terrifying element. In these stories, people often find themselves alone in the vast area around the lake, with no one to turn to for help. For example, the fisherman in the previous story was all by himself when he faced the strange figure and the rocking boat.

One of the well - known stories is about a ghostly figure seen near the lake at midnight. People claim to have seen a woman in a white dress, just standing by the water's edge, and when they approach, she disappears. It gives off an extremely eerie feeling.

One really scary Lake Tahoe horror story is about a family that rented a cabin for vacation. At night, they heard what sounded like footsteps on the roof. The children were scared and couldn't sleep. The parents went outside to check but saw nothing. But when they came back in, the footstep noises continued. They left the cabin the next day and swore they'd never go back. There are rumors that the cabin was built on an old burial ground or something, which could explain the strange happenings.

Sure. There's a story about a couple who decided to go for a late - night swim in Lake Pleasant. As they were in the water, they felt something brush against their legs. At first, they thought it was just a fish. But then it happened again, more forcefully. They quickly swam back to shore. When they got out of the water, they saw a large, dark shape moving just below the surface where they had been. They never went back to that lake at night again.

Well, there's a story about a couple who were canoeing on Lake Michigan at dusk. As they paddled, they heard strange whispers coming from the water. They couldn't make out what was being said, but it was a constant, unnerving sound. Then, without warning, their canoe started to spin in circles. They tried to paddle back to shore but the canoe seemed to have a mind of its own. Eventually, they managed to jump out and swim to shore, but they were terrified and never went back on the lake again. It was as if some malevolent spirit was messing with them.

Sure. One could be 'The Haunting of Hill House' - it has a very eerie atmosphere with the old, creaky house and strange noises that keep the readers on edge. Another might be 'The Exorcist', a classic where the possession of a young girl by a demon is truly horrifying.

Well, in '20 most terrifying horror stories', there could be a story of a small town haunted by an ancient evil. The townspeople start experiencing unexplainable phenomena like animals acting strangely and people disappearing. There might also be a horror story about a group of friends who go camping in a forest that has a dark history. They encounter something that hunts them down one by one. Additionally, a story about a possessed doll that seems to have a life of its own and causes chaos in a family's home is also a possibility.

Perhaps a story where a young girl finds an old doll in an attic. The doll has a sinister look to it. As soon as she brings it downstairs, strange things start to happen. Objects move on their own, and she hears whispers. It turns out the doll was cursed, and it's slowly driving her insane with its unearthly presence.

Well, in 'Rosarito Horror Stories', there's a story about a beach where a young girl disappeared. Years later, people claim to see her figure walking along the shore at dusk. It's really spooky. Locals say that if you go there at that time, you can feel a strange chill in the air as if something otherworldly is present.