Tell me some scary story history.

The Donner Party. In 1846 - 1847, a group of American pioneers got trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter. They ran out of food and resorted to cannibalism to survive. It was a desperate and truly horrifying situation.

The story of Medusa is also quite scary. Medusa was once a beautiful maiden, but she was cursed by Athena and turned into a Gorgon with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly at her would turn into stone. Her very existence was a source of horror, and heroes like Perseus had to be extremely careful when facing her. He managed to behead her by using a mirrored shield to avoid looking at her directly.

The Donner Party is also a terrifying tale. In 1846, a group of settlers got stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains during winter. They ran out of food and resorted to cannibalism to survive. It was a tragic and macabre situation that shows the desperation people can face in extreme circumstances.

One story could be about a ghostly figure that wanders the hallways of the hotel at night. Guests often hear the sound of its chains dragging along the floor, but when they peek out their doors, all they see is a cold mist.

There was a dark forest known as the Forest of Whispers. Legend had it that a witch lived deep within it. A group of hikers went into the forest one day. As they walked, they noticed strange markings on the trees. Suddenly, they heard a soft whispering all around them. It was as if the trees themselves were talking. One of the hikers strayed from the group and got lost. He saw a figure in a black cloak approaching. He ran, but it seemed the forest was leading him in circles. Eventually, he was found the next day, completely mad, still muttering about the whispering figure.

Since I don't have the full details of this particular story, I can only speculate. It could be that Mr. May's World History Scary Story is about a historical figure who had a very sinister side that has been overlooked. For example, a famous conqueror who was involved in some truly terrifying practices. It might also be a story about a place that has a series of unexplained and scary events that are somehow tied to world history, like a castle where people keep hearing the screams of long - dead prisoners.

One interesting history story is about Joan of Arc. She was a young French peasant girl in the 15th century. During the Hundred Years' War between France and England, Joan claimed to have received visions from God, instructing her to help the Dauphin (the heir to the French throne). Despite her young age and being a woman in a male - dominated society, she led the French army to several important victories. However, she was later captured by the English, put on trial for heresy (which was a political move more than a religious one), and finally burned at the stake. Her story is one of great courage and sacrifice, and she has become a symbol of French national identity.

The Zodiac Killer is also a very well - known scary criminal. He taunted the police and the public with cryptic letters. He claimed to have killed many people in the San Francisco area. His identity remains a mystery to this day, which makes his story even more chilling. The thought that he could still be out there or that his identity may never be known is quite frightening.

Once upon a time, in an old, abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town, there lived a ghost. People said that at midnight, you could see a pale figure floating in the attic window. A young girl, curious and brave, decided to explore the mansion one night. As she entered, the air grew cold and she heard strange whispers. She climbed the creaky stairs to the attic, and there, she saw the ghostly figure. It turned towards her, its eyes glowing red. The girl ran out of the mansion as fast as she could, never to return again.

There was a traveler who got lost in a thick forest. Night fell quickly. He found a small, dilapidated cabin. When he entered, it was eerily quiet. As he sat by the fireplace, he heard scratching on the walls. Looking out of the window, he saw a figure with long, bony fingers and a face that was just a shadow. The figure started to circle the cabin, getting closer and closer. The traveler huddled in a corner, praying for the night to end.