What are the most well - known scary West Virginia stories?

The story of the haunted bridge in Barbour County is quite well - known. It's said that if you cross the bridge at midnight, you'll see a ghostly apparition of a woman in white. She's believed to be the spirit of a young girl who died tragically near the bridge long ago.

The most well - known is probably the apparition of the old sea captain. He was a prominent figure in Old Town Virginia's maritime history. His ghost is said to haunt the old docks. Sailors and fishermen sometimes report seeing his figure in the fog, as if he's still overseeing his ships.

The unique geography of West Virginia contributes to the uniqueness of its scary stories. With its dense forests, deep valleys, and old mines, there are plenty of spooky settings. These natural features can create a sense of isolation and danger, which are often key elements in horror stories.

Another well - known one is about the haunted cemetery. People claim to have seen strange lights and figures floating among the tombstones. Some say they've even been touched by cold, unseen hands while walking through it.

The story of the Lost Battalion is another. Trapped behind enemy lines, they were cut off from supplies and support. They had to fight off the enemy while slowly starving and running out of ammunition. The sense of isolation and impending doom in that situation made it a truly scary story of WW1.

There's a story about a BTS member feeling an 'unusual presence' during a late - night practice session. However, considering they often practice for long hours and get tired, it could have been just a momentary hallucination. They were in a big empty practice room, and the silence and exhaustion might have made their minds play tricks on them. Maybe the lack of proper ventilation made them a bit dizzy too, and they misinterpreted that feeling as something spooky.

The Bermuda Triangle is a well - known one. It's a region in the ocean where many ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Some believe there are strange natural phenomena like magnetic anomalies that cause these disappearances.

One of the more famous stories is about the cursed lake. The water in this lake is always cold, even in the middle of summer. There are rumors that a group of settlers angered a local spirit long ago, and as a result, the lake has been a place of misfortune. Boats have mysteriously capsized and swimmers have felt unseen hands pulling them under.

The Loch Ness Monster is a well - known one. Although Loch Ness is a lake, it's still an underwater mystery. People claim to have seen a large, long - necked creature in the waters. Another is the story of the sunken city of Atlantis. It's said that there are strange and spooky things happening around the ruins underwater.

The story of the Churel is quite well - known. A Churel is a female spirit in Indian superstition. It is said that a woman who dies during childbirth or under other tragic circumstances can turn into a Churel. She is often described as having long, unkempt hair, wearing a white sari, and having her feet turned backwards. Churel are believed to haunt the places they were attached to in life, and they can bring bad luck or harm to those who cross their path.