Can you share some short scary beach stories?

There's a story about a hidden cave near Stinson Beach. Legend has it that if you enter the cave at dusk, you'll hear the cries of a trapped spirit. It was said to be a Native American who was trapped there during a battle centuries ago, and his spirit still lingers.

There's a story of a young woman who drowned at a beach. Her spirit is said to haunt the shore. Visitors often report seeing a figure in a white dress walking along the water's edge at twilight. It's said that if you approach her, you can hear her sobbing and feel an icy chill, as if she's still mourning her untimely death.

Well, among the 13 short scary stories, there could be a story set in an old asylum. The patients there were tortured long ago, and now, anyone who enters at night can hear their screams. Another story might be about a mirror that shows a different, terrifying world when you look into it at a specific time. There's also the story of a family that moves into a new home, only to find out that the previous owner's angry spirit still lingers.

Another story is about a hiker. He got lost in the woods and as night fell, he found an old cabin. Inside, it was freezing cold. He tried to light a fire but then he heard howls outside. He peeked through the window and saw a large, shadowy figure lurking around. He was so scared that he hid under a table all night until morning.

Well, often there's something unusual found on the beach. It could be a strange object like an old bottle with a mysterious message or a weird - looking fossil. And then there are the stories where the beach seems normal during the day but turns spooky at night. The changing light conditions play a big role. As the sun goes down, shadows grow long and things that were hidden become visible. There might also be a sense of a forgotten past, like an old shipwreck that holds some dark secret. People who stumble upon these remnants are often the ones who face the scares.

There was a story set in an old, abandoned asylum. A group of teenagers decided to explore it at night. As they walked through the dark corridors, they heard the sound of a wheelchair rolling. They saw a figure in a white gown, but when they tried to run, they found themselves going in circles. Eventually, they escaped, but they were haunted by the experience for the rest of their lives. This place was filled with the suffering and madness of the past, and it seemed that some of that energy still lingered.

There was a family who moved into a new house. At night, they heard scratching noises from the walls. One night, the youngest son followed the noise to the basement. He opened the door and saw a shadowy figure. Before he could do anything else, the story just cuts off.

One story is about a little girl who heard strange noises in her attic at night. Every time she went up there during the day, she found nothing. But at night, the creaking and scratching sounds continued. One night, she mustered the courage to go up with a flashlight. As she shone the light, she saw a pair of glowing eyes in the corner. Then she ran downstairs as fast as she could.

One scary campfire story could be about a hiker who got lost in the woods at night. As he was trying to find his way back to the campsite, he heard strange whispers in the wind. Every time he thought he was getting closer to safety, the voices seemed to lead him further astray. Eventually, he saw a faint light in the distance, but when he reached it, there was nothing but an old, abandoned cabin with a dark figure lurking inside. He ran in terror, not knowing if the figure was following him or not.

Sure. There was a story about a family who moved into an old house. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the attic. One day, they found a hidden door in the attic that led to a small, dark room filled with old, torn clothes and a strange symbol painted on the wall. They never found out what it was for and quickly moved out.