What are the most famous Route 66 scary stories?

The long and desolate stretches of Route 66 can be a factor. There are many areas where there's not much around for miles. This isolation makes people feel vulnerable, and it's easy to imagine all sorts of spooky things. Also, Route 66 has a long history with a lot of stories of people coming and going. Some of those who met bad ends might be thought to still haunt the area.

Well, the Aswang is perhaps the most well - known scary Tagalog story. It has been passed down through generations and has many different versions. The White Lady is also extremely famous, especially when it comes to stories about haunted roads. People driving at night are always on the lookout for her. And the Tikbalang is famous among those who know about forest - related superstitions. The thought of getting lost in the forest because of a strange creature is very frightening.

The story of the Bell Witch in Mississippi is quite famous. Supposedly, this witch tormented a family, making strange noises, moving objects, and whispering threats. It became so bad that the family lived in constant fear.

The tale of the Fachan is also popular. The Fachan is a one - armed, one - legged, one - eyed monster. It has a large head with a mouthful of sharp teeth. It lurks in the Scottish Highlands and is feared by all who know of it. It is said to be extremely aggressive and will attack anyone who comes near its lair.

One of the most famous is the story of the Highgate mummy. It was said to be a mummy that was brought to Highgate Cemetery in London. There were tales of it wandering around the cemetery at night, scaring people who were brave enough to be there after dark. People claimed to see a figure wrapped in bandages moving among the tombstones. Also, the story of the 'Gates of Hell' mummy is well - known. It was named so because of the supposed evil energy it emitted. Those who came near it in the storage room where it was kept felt an overwhelming sense of dread.

The 'Shadow Man' is quite famous. It's said that a dark figure, just a shadow, would lurk in people's bedrooms at night. It was often associated with feelings of dread and unease. People would wake up to see this shadowy form just standing there, watching them sleep.

The 'Black Santa' story is quite famous. In this story, Santa turns black as coal due to a curse. He then spreads darkness instead of joy during Christmas. His reindeer become skeletal and his sack is filled with nightmares instead of presents.

The story of the Phantom Hitchhiker is quite famous in Nebraska. A driver might see a young woman on the side of the road, hitchhiking. If they pick her up, she'll disappear after a while. It's believed to be the spirit of a girl who died in a car crash and is still trying to get home.

One of the most famous saphire scary stories is about a saphire - encrusted dagger. The dagger was said to be used in an ancient ritual sacrifice. It was then hidden away in a tomb. Years later, when an archaeologist found it, he started having hallucinations of the sacrifice. The saphire on the dagger seemed to be pulsating with a dark energy.

One of the most famous might be the story of the haunted target store. People claim that late at night, when the store is closed, the mannequins seem to move on their own. There are also reports of strange noises coming from the fitting rooms, as if someone was trapped in there, crying for help.