True but short ghost stories: Are there any well - known true but short ghost stories?

Yes, there is a story about St. George's Hall. It is said that the hall is haunted by the ghosts of prisoners who were held there in the past. People have reported seeing shadowy figures in the corridors.

There is a story about a haunted bridge in NC. Legend has it that if you stop your car on the bridge at midnight and turn off your engine, you'll hear strange noises and see shadowy figures. It might be just a spooky tale made up over time, but it has made the bridge a popular spot for those interested in the paranormal.

Yes, in Japan there is the story of Okiku. She was a maid who was wrongly accused of breaking a valuable plate and was killed. Her spirit is said to haunt the well where she was thrown. People claim to hear her counting plates at night, starting from one and going up to nine, and then there is a long, eerie silence.

Well, to determine if it's well - known, we need to consider a few factors. If it has been around for a long time and has been passed down within a community or family, it might be well - known on a local or personal level. But in the broader scope of all ghost story collections, it might not be as famous as some of the classic ones. It also depends on how much it has been promoted and shared. If it has a strong online presence or has been recommended by many people in the ghost - story - loving circles, then it could be considered more well - known.

Yes, there's the Tower of London. It has a long history of beheadings and imprisonments. Many people claim to have seen the ghosts of Anne Boleyn, one of Henry VIII's wives who was beheaded at the Tower. She's often seen walking around the Tower grounds, sometimes carrying her head under her arm. There are also reports of other ghosts of prisoners and guards.

Yes, there are many. For example, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells a touching story about a young couple who sacrifice their most precious possessions to buy gifts for each other. It's a story full of love and selflessness.

Shirley Jackson is a well - known author of modern ghost short stories. Her story 'The Lottery' has elements that can be considered ghostly in the sense of the dark and mysterious forces at work in a small town. Another is M. R. James. His works often feature ghosts and the supernatural in a very atmospheric way.

The Bell Witch Haunting is another well - known story. The Bell family was tormented by a witch - like entity. It would pull people's hair, make things fly around the room, and even talk to them. This went on for a long time and became a well - documented case of a haunting.

The Amityville Horror is another well - known story. The Lutz family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred previously. They claimed to experience all sorts of terrifying things like green slime oozing from the walls, cold spots, and seeing the apparition of a demonic pig - like creature. Their story became the basis for books and movies, making it very well - known.

The story of the cursed Château de la Roche - Guyon is quite well - known. There are reports of strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions in the château. It's thought that the ghosts might be the spirits of those who suffered during the château's long and often violent history.