Another well - known one is the Haunted Bridge in Maine. Legend has it that a young girl died on the bridge in a tragic accident. Now, if you drive across it at midnight, your car might stall, and you might hear the girl's sobs or see her apparition in your rear - view mirror.
The story of the Witch of Maine is quite famous. She was a woman accused of witchcraft in the old days. Her spirit is said to haunt the place where she was executed. People have reported seeing her figure on moonlit nights, with a look of vengeance in her eyes.
The ghost of the inn's bride is quite famous. Her story has been passed down for generations. Many visitors to the inn have reported feeling a cold presence or seeing a brief glimpse of a white - clad figure, which adds to the allure and mystery of the place.
A famous one is about a phantom horse and rider. They are said to gallop through the woods near York, Maine. Locals think it could be the spirit of a colonial - era rider who met an untimely death in those very woods.
Another is about a local library. There are stories of a ghostly librarian who was dedicated to the library in life. After her death, she seems to still be taking care of the books. People have seen books moving on their own and heard the sound of pages turning when no one is around.
One of the most famous is the 'Luna - Cursed Castle'. Legend has it that on certain luna - filled nights, the castle that has been abandoned for centuries comes alive. Ghostly knights can be seen riding their horses around the perimeter, and there are screams coming from within the walls. It's said that a powerful sorcerer once cursed the place because of a betrayal, and now the luna's energy reawakens the dark magic every so often.
The haunted lighthouse in Cuba is quite famous. It is said that the keeper of the lighthouse long ago went mad and killed himself. Since then, his ghost haunts the place. People who visit the lighthouse sometimes see a figure on the top, even when no one is supposed to be there.
A well - known mermaid scary story involves a mermaid who fell in love with a human prince. But when he rejected her, she cursed the entire village he came from. Every night, she would cause huge waves to flood the village, and she would appear in the middle of the chaos, laughing maniacally as the villagers tried to escape the rising waters.
The story of La Llorona is extremely famous. It has spread not only in Cuba but also in other Latin American countries. The image of the weeping woman by the water is very haunting.
The story of Medusa in Greek mythology can be considered scary. She was once a beautiful maiden but was cursed by the gods and turned into a monster with snakes for hair. Looking into her eyes would turn a person to stone.
The story of Jack the Ripper can be considered in this category. He was a serial killer in London, his psychotic nature shown through his brutal murders of women. His identity remained a mystery which added to the scariness. Another one is the case of Ed Gein. He was a disturbed man who had a fascination with human bodies and made things out of human skin. These real - life cases have inspired many horror stories and movies.
The Bell Witch Haunting is quite famous. It was a case in Tennessee where a family was tormented by a spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would pull people's hair, slap them, and make strange noises. Another is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family claimed to experience all kinds of paranormal activity in their new home, like doors slamming on their own and seeing a demonic pig - like figure.