Ranker Scary True Stories: What are some of the most terrifying ones?

Some of the Ranker true scary stories involve cursed objects. There's a tale of a doll that was passed down in a family. Whoever had the doll would experience bad luck. People in the family started having nightmares about the doll coming to life. It had this eerie look in its eyes, and it seemed to move on its own at times. Eventually, the family decided to get rid of the doll in a very elaborate ritual to try and break the curse.

One really terrifying story from Ranker Scary Stories could be about the haunted house tale. In it, a family moves into an old, dilapidated house. Strange noises start at night, like footsteps on the stairs when no one is there. Doors creak open on their own. The scariest part is when the kids start seeing shadowy figures in their rooms. It plays on the fear of the unknown and the vulnerability of being in a new, potentially haunted place.

One really scary camping story is about a group of friends camping in the woods. At night, they heard strange howling sounds. They thought it might be a wolf, but it sounded more human - like. As they huddled in their tents, they saw a shadowy figure moving around outside. They were too scared to even look out properly. Eventually, they just packed up and left in the middle of the night.

There are also tales of giant sea serpents in the ocean. Sailors throughout history have reported seeing huge, snake - like creatures rising from the deep. These could be misidentifications of large whales or other marine animals, but the idea of a giant unknown sea serpent lurking in the ocean is really frightening.

The sense of isolation is also really scary. For example, in stories set in abandoned places, the characters are often alone and cut off from help. They have to face the horror all by themselves. It's a feeling that can send shivers down your spine. And the idea that there might be some malevolent force that is out to get them, that they can't escape from, is truly terrifying. It makes you feel helpless, like in a nightmare.

The true story of the Black Dahlia murder is extremely creepy. Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered and her body was found in a very disturbing state. The case has remained unsolved for decades, and the mystery surrounding it adds to the horror. There's also the story of the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester kept building and adding onto her house in a strange and haphazard way, believing it would keep the spirits at bay. People who visit the house today often report strange feelings and experiences.

One scary vacation story is when a family was camping in the woods. At night, they heard strange growling noises. They thought it was a bear at first. But then they saw a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness that seemed to move closer. They quickly got into their car and drove away, not even bothering to pack up all their camping gear.

The Japanese anime 'Another' has some truly scary elements. The mystery surrounding the curse in the school, where students start dying in gruesome ways, is very frightening. The animation does a great job of building suspense and showing the horror on the characters' faces. The use of dark colors and shadowy settings makes it a really terrifying animated story.

There was a group camping in the mountains. During the night, they heard a loud crashing sound like something huge was moving through the trees. They all froze in fear. One of them bravely peeked out of the tent and saw a large shadowy figure. They later found out it was a moose, but not knowing what it was at that time was truly scary. In the wilderness, the unknown can be the most frightening thing.

One scary basement story is about a family who moved into an old house. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the basement. When they finally mustered the courage to go down, they saw a figure in the corner that disappeared when they turned on the light. It was so terrifying that they sold the house soon after.