What are some popular paranormal horror stories?

Some great paranormal horror novels include 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. This classic introduced the world to the iconic vampire, Count Dracula. 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also a great one. It's about a woman who suspects that her unborn baby has something sinister about it. Then there's 'Hell House' by Richard Matheson, which is full of spooky paranormal occurrences in a haunted mansion.

One popular horror paranormal fiction book is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel with a haunted past that drives the main character insane. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire Count Dracula. And 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is also well - known, with its terrifying tale of demonic possession.

There are many. For instance, the story of the Enfield Poltergeist in England. A family claimed to be haunted by a poltergeist that moved objects, made strange noises, and even levitated a girl. Then there are the stories of witches. Throughout history, there have been tales of women with magical powers, often associated with dark magic. And the idea of reincarnation, where people believe they have lived past lives, is also a common paranormal story with many anecdotes to support it.

One reason is that they often take familiar settings or things, like video games in the case of 'Ben Drowned', and turn them into something terrifying. It makes people look at ordinary things in a whole new and scary way. Also, the Internet has made it easy to spread these stories. People love to share things that give them a good scare, and creepypastas are perfect for that. They can be shared on forums, social media, etc. quickly and easily.

One popular kids paranormal story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It features the Headless Horseman, a spooky figure that chases Ichabod Crane. Another is 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'. Casper is a kind ghost who befriends children. And then there's 'A Christmas Carol' which has some paranormal elements like the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

One story I heard was about a haunted house. A family moved in and at night, they would hear strange whispers. Doors would open and close on their own. They saw shadowy figures in the hallway. Eventually, they couldn't take it anymore and moved out.

One true horror paranormal story is about a haunted house. A family moved in and at night, they would hear strange footsteps on the stairs. Doors would open and close by themselves. The children often saw a shadowy figure in their rooms. They finally couldn't take it anymore and moved out.

One popular young adult paranormal story is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It involves vampires and werewolves in a love triangle with a human girl. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare, which has Shadowhunters, demons, and other supernatural elements. 'The Hunger Games' also has some elements that could be considered paranormal in its dystopian world setting.

The unknown is the scariest part. In these stories, you don't know what the entity is or what it wants. It could be a ghost, a demon, or something else entirely.

The 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series by J.R. Ward is also well - loved. It combines elements of romance with a complex vampire society. The books are full of action, drama, and passionate relationships between the vampire warriors and their mates.