Can you share some short true Philippine ghost stories?

One famous Philippine ghost story is about the White Lady. She is often seen on certain roads, usually dressed in white. Legend has it that she was a victim of a tragic accident or murder and her spirit lingers. People claim to see her figure in the middle of the night, sometimes standing by the roadside or suddenly appearing in front of cars, which gives a really spooky feeling.

There's a story from a small village in the Philippines. In an old ancestral house, there was a presence of a child's ghost. Locals say that the child died in that house long ago. They often hear the sound of a child crying at night. It is believed that the child's spirit is still there because it might have some unfinished business. This type of story is common in the Philippines where old houses hold many such tales.

Sure. There's the story of the Tiyanak. It's a baby - like creature that cries in the forest to lure people. Once someone gets close, it reveals its true, menacing form. It's believed to be the spirit of an unborn child. In some Philippine ghost stories, there are also haunted houses where people hear strange noises, see apparitions, and experience cold spots. These stories have been passed down through generations and are part of the local folklore.

One common Philippine school ghost story is about the White Lady. It is said she haunts the hallways of old schools at night. Students claim to have seen her figure in white robes, often near the library or abandoned classrooms. She is believed to be the spirit of a girl who died under mysterious circumstances in the school long ago.

Definitely. In a certain barrio, there is a haunted well. People say that if you look into the well at midnight, you'll see a pair of red eyes staring back at you. A local once dropped a bucket into the well during the day and when he pulled it up, there was a strange mark on the bucket as if something had grabbed it from below. It's said that long ago, a witch was drowned in that well and her spirit lingers.

The Tiyanak is another spooky entity in Philippine ghost stories. It is believed to be the spirit of a stillborn baby that takes on the form of a small, child - like creature. It lures people, especially women, into the forest and then causes harm. These stories are part of the rich folklore in the Philippines and are often used to warn people, especially children, about going into the forest alone.

There was also the case of the Vizconde massacre. A family was brutally killed in their own home. The case was full of twists and turns, with different suspects being implicated over time. It took years to finally reach a verdict, and it showed the flaws in the investigation process as well as the determination of the family to seek justice.

Many of the stories in this ebook talk about haunted houses. For example, there are accounts of old ancestral homes where strange noises are heard at night, like footsteps and whispers. Doors might open and close on their own. These stories often have a sense of mystery and fear, as the ghosts seem to be tied to the history and the family that once lived in those houses.

Sure. There was a story about an old house. A family moved in. At night, they often heard strange footsteps in the hallway. But when they checked, there was no one there. Later, they found out that a previous owner had died in the house and was said to still wander around.

Some people believe they are true as they are often based on local folklore and eyewitness accounts. However, there's no scientific proof.