Can you share any historical stories about Ohio Reformatory for Women?

The setting of the Ohio State Reformatory adds to the uniqueness of the ghost stories. The large, imposing building with its dark history provides a spooky backdrop. It makes the stories seem more believable as it was a place of confinement and often harsh treatment.

One story could be about the educational programs there. Inmates might have had the opportunity to learn new skills like sewing or cooking, which could potentially change their lives after release.

The Ohio Reformatory is also said to have the ghost of a young prisoner who died of illness in the prison. His ghost is often seen in the infirmary area. Legend has it that at night, you can hear the sound of his cough and the rattling of the chains that bound him when he was sick. It's possible that the emotional energy left behind by the inmates and the tragedies that occurred within those walls have contributed to these ghost stories.

The story of the inmate's unjust execution is quite well - known. His spectral presence is often sensed near his former cell.

There are accounts in some historical households where servants, often male, might be spanked by female housekeepers for disobedience or improper work. For example, in large estates in the past, if a male servant didn't follow the strict rules of the household set by the female in charge, he could face such discipline.

One well - known story is about the apparition of an inmate who was wrongfully executed. People claim to have seen his shadowy figure in the old cell blocks. Another is the story of a guard who died under mysterious circumstances and is said to haunt the watchtowers.

One well - known historical woman's survival story is that of Anne Frank. During World War II, she and her family hid in a secret annex for over two years. Despite the constant fear of being discovered by the Nazis, she managed to keep a diary which later became a powerful testament to the horrors of the Holocaust and her own struggle to survive in such a difficult situation.

One well - known historical submissive woman story is that of Penelope in Greek mythology. While her husband Odysseus was away for decades, she remained faithful and submissive to the idea of their marriage. She warded off suitors by saying she would choose one when she finished weaving a shroud for Odysseus' father, but each night she undid the day's work. This shows her submissive yet clever nature in waiting for her husband.

Yes. In ancient Greek history, there were stories of Sappho and her relationships with other women on the island of Lesbos. Sappho was a poet, and her poems often expressed deep love and attraction for women. Her presence and her art could be seen as a form of seduction in the sense that she attracted other women with her talent and the emotions she conveyed.

Sure. There was this one time in Ohio when a raccoon got into a local bakery. It climbed on top of a cake and started nibbling on the frosting, leaving the baker and customers in stitches as they tried to shoo it away gently.