One really chilling story comes from a German submarine base. The submariners would sometimes hear knocking on the hull of the submarine when it was docked. But when they checked, there was nothing there. They believed it was the ghosts of their fallen comrades who had perished at sea. The constant threat of death in the cramped and dangerous submarines may have contributed to these spooky experiences.
A very spooky Victorian ghost story comes from Glamis Castle. There were rumors during the Victorian era of a secret room in the castle. In this room, there was supposed to be a monster or some sort of unholy presence. People claimed to hear strange noises coming from that area of the castle. Servants would avoid going near it, and there were stories of those who had seen a dark figure lurking around the supposed location of the secret room. It was a story that sent shivers down the spines of many Victorians.
Sure. There's a story about an old abandoned house on the outskirts of Chattanooga. Locals say that late at night, if you pass by, you can hear the sound of a crying baby. But no one has ever lived there for years. Some think it might be the spirit of a baby who died in the house long ago.
The story of the Carroll A. Deering is quite terrifying. In 1921, the ship was found stranded off the coast of North Carolina. The crew was missing, but there were some very strange signs. The ship's log had been abruptly ended, and the lifeboats were gone. Some of the ship's equipment was missing too. There were rumors of mutiny, but others thought it was something far more sinister, like a supernatural encounter that drove the crew away or caused them harm. The mystery of what happened to the Carroll A. Deering still haunts people today.
The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana is quite spooky. It's said to be one of the most haunted places in the United States. There are stories of slaves being murdered there, and their spirits are said to still haunt the plantation. Guests have reported seeing the apparition of a young girl, Chloe, who was a slave. She's often seen wearing a green turban, and her presence is accompanied by a feeling of unease and cold spots in the rooms.
Well, there was a group of stoners camping in the mountains. They were all high around the campfire when they noticed that the animals in the area had gone completely silent. Then, they saw a huge, hulking figure in the trees. It was too big to be a normal animal. It started to move towards them, growling lowly. They quickly packed up their stuff and left, fearing for their lives. It might have been a bear, but in their stoned state, it seemed like some kind of monstrous beast.
There is this one story about an old steam locomotive. The locomotive was retired after being involved in a series of mysterious accidents. Workers who tried to scrap it reported hearing voices coming from inside the engine. One worker even claimed that he saw the face of a former engineer in the steam clouds, with a look of horror on his face. It was as if the locomotive was haunted by the tragedies that had occurred while it was in service.
Sure. There was this guy who lived alone in an apartment. One day, he found a locked door in his basement that he had never noticed before. He managed to open it and inside was a small, dark room. As he entered, he felt an overwhelming sense of dread. He heard whispers that seemed to be coming from the walls. He quickly left the room and locked the door again. But from that day on, he could still hear the whispers throughout the apartment, and he always felt like something was lurking in the basement.
Sure. There was a story of a postman who was still out on his route when the blizzard hit hard. He tried to find shelter but all the houses he passed were locked up tight. As he walked, the snowstorm grew stronger, and his visibility was reduced to almost nothing. He started to hallucinate from the cold and exhaustion, thinking he saw strange figures in the snow. He finally collapsed, and it was a miracle that a search party found him just in time.
There's a story of a young soldier's ghost. He was killed during the battle and his apparition is often seen near the spot where he fell. People who have seen him say he has a sad look on his face, as if he's still mourning his own death.
Yes. The story of the haunted concentration camps is quite famous. People claim to feel an overwhelming sense of dread and see the ghosts of the victims. There are also reports of the ghosts of SS officers in some of the old barracks where they used to be stationed.