Can you share some North Carolina horror stories?

Well, in North Carolina, there are families who have a long tradition of fishing. One family story could be about a young boy growing up learning to fish from his grandfather. They would go out early in the morning, and the boy would listen to his grandfather's tales of the sea while waiting for the fish to bite. This family's connection to the ocean through fishing has been passed down for years.

One well - known North Carolina ghost story is about the Brown Mountain Lights. People have reported seeing strange, glowing orbs in the Brown Mountain area for years. Some believe they are the spirits of Native Americans or lost miners. Another is the story of the Maco Light. It's said to be a lantern carried by a railroad worker who was decapitated and now haunts the tracks looking for his head.

Sure. There's the story of the Screaming Tunnel in western North Carolina. Legend has it that if you walk through the tunnel at night, you'll hear blood - curdling screams. It's said to be the screams of a girl who was killed there long ago. Another spooky one is about a ghostly child seen in an old abandoned schoolhouse. The child is often described as having a pale face and empty eyes, just staring into the distance.

Yes. A North Carolina art teacher might have a story of using local folk art as inspiration. The teacher could have taken students to visit local artisans and then incorporated the techniques and styles into the classroom art projects.

There's a story about an abandoned asylum in North Carolina. People who have ventured near it at night say they've heard screams and seen figures in the windows. It was once a place where many patients suffered, and it seems their pain and anguish still lingers in the form of these spooky occurrences.

One well - known North Carolina fiction short story is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson, which is set in a small town that could be in North Carolina. It has a very unique and thought - provoking plot.

One popular North Carolina story could be about the Outer Banks. There are many tales of shipwrecks and pirates in that area. For example, the story of Blackbeard who once roamed those waters. His exploits and the mystery surrounding his treasure are fascinating.

One great North Carolina fiction book is 'Cold Mountain' by Charles Frazier. It's set during the Civil War and tells a story of a Confederate soldier's journey back home to North Carolina.

Sure. There have been reports of poor living conditions. The facilities might be dirty and not well - maintained. This is not only unhygienic but also makes the stay there really unpleasant for the kids. It's like they are being punished in more ways than one.

One famous Lansing North Carolina ghost story is about the old abandoned mill. Locals say that at night, you can see the figure of a former worker who died in an accident there. His apparition seems to be still going about his daily tasks as if he doesn't know he's passed away.