Can you tell me more about the elements that make the weirdest true ghost stories so strange?

The mystery in strange ghost stories is appealing. We don't know for sure if ghosts exist, so when we hear these stories, it makes our minds wander. For example, the idea of a ghostly figure appearing out of nowhere in an old, abandoned place.

The Yeti is one of the strange ones. This abominable snowman - like creature is said to roam the Himalayas. There's also the Loch Ness Monster in Scottish folklore. Supposedly, it's a large, unknown creature living in Loch Ness. Then there's the Banshee in Irish folklore. It's a female spirit whose wailing is said to foretell death in a family.

In these 13 ghosts strange but true stories, perhaps some are related to local legends. For example, there could be a story where the 13 ghosts are the result of a curse placed on the land long ago. People might have reported strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions which are all signs of these ghosts.

Since we don't know the details of this 'A Strange Affair True Story', it could cover a wide range of topics. It might be a personal memoir of a strange experience, like a paranormal encounter. Maybe it's about a series of strange events that happened in a particular place over time. It could also be a story that starts with an ordinary situation but then takes a very strange turn due to some unforeseen factors, such as a strange inheritance that comes with some really odd conditions.

The setting plays a big role. Dark and isolated places like old houses, abandoned asylums or cemeteries. In a true story I know, an old asylum at night was so spooky. The long, empty corridors and the echoing sounds made the ghost story really chilling.

Well, one element is the violation of the normal. When things move on their own, like in the story of the family where toys moved without explanation. Another is the connection to the past. If there are old tales or a history of something bad that happened in the place where the strange event occurs. It makes the whole situation seem more haunted and spooky. For instance, in the cemetery story, the old tales added to the fear factor.

The fact that they are true. Knowing that these events actually happened to real people makes them much more terrifying than fictional horror. It makes you wonder if the same could happen to you.

One of the well - known stories from the top 10 true ghost stories is that of the Shanghai Tunnels in Oregon. These tunnels were used for some shady activities in the past. Now, there are reports of ghosts of those who perished there. The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is also haunted. Inmates' spirits are said to roam the halls. There are cold spots, strange sounds, and even apparitions of inmates in their old cells. It's a place full of dark history and paranormal activity.

The 'Strange Angel' is based on a true story. It's about Jack Parsons, a real - life figure who was involved in some rather unique and controversial things. He was into rocket science in a time when it was very much in its infancy, and also had some rather esoteric interests on the side.

There's the story of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. The Bell family was terrorized by a malevolent spirit. It would pull people's hair, slap them, and make strange noises. It even predicted the death of John Bell. The entity seemed to have a particular vendetta against the family and its activities went on for years, with many witnesses to its strange and often violent manifestations.