What are the most famous scary ghost girl stories?

The most well - known is probably the story of the headless horseman's horse, which could be considered an animal ghost. The horse, as part of the terrifying legend, gallops through the night with its riderless, headless master. It's a staple in many American horror tales.

The Flying Dutchman is super well - known. Legend has it that it sails the seas for eternity, and any sailor who sees it is in for a bad time. Then there's the tale of the ghost ship Queen Anne's Revenge. Blackbeard's ship was said to be cursed, and after it sank, the ghosts of his crew are believed to still be on board. They say that on foggy nights, you can see the ship sailing again. And the story of the sailor who was thrown overboard by his crewmates for stealing. His angry ghost is said to haunt the ship, causing all sorts of trouble like making the sails rip and the rudder malfunction.

A well - known story is about a nurse in a war - torn hospital. She was killed during an air raid while tending to the wounded. Her ghost is often seen wandering the ruins of the hospital. Some soldiers who were later stationed nearby said they saw her carrying a lantern, as if still looking for patients to help. This story has been passed down through generations in that area.

The Ghost of El Escorial is well - known. El Escorial is a large, imposing building. There are tales of a ghostly figure that appears in the corridors. Some say it could be the spirit of a monk who met an untimely death there. It adds an air of mystery and fear to the already imposing structure.

The 'Haunted Auditorium' story is quite famous. In many colleges, there are large auditoriums that are said to be haunted. For example, in one college, there was an accident during a stage setup where a worker fell to his death. Now, during rehearsals or empty evenings, people say they can feel a cold presence and sometimes see a figure up in the rafters where the accident happened.

Another well - known one is the Barghest. It is a supernatural hound that is believed to haunt Yorkshire in England. The Barghest can take on different forms, sometimes looking like a headless dog or a dog with a large head. Legends say that seeing it is a sign of misfortune or disaster coming to the area.

The Flying Dutchman is probably the most famous. It has been the subject of countless tales and has even made appearances in various works of literature and movies. Its eternal damnation and the spooky sight of it sailing endlessly are what make it so well - known.

One of the most famous is the story of the 'Black Shuck - Cat Version'. It is said to be a large, menacing black cat that brings bad luck. If you see it, something terrible is supposed to happen soon.

One of the most famous is the 'Bloody Mary' type story set in a school. A girl was bullied so badly that she took her own life in the school bathroom. Now, if you go to that bathroom at midnight and say her name three times while looking in the mirror, you might see her blood - stained face. It's a classic spooky school girl story that has been passed down.

One of the scariest ghost stories is 'The Bell Witch'. It's about a malevolent spirit that haunted the Bell family in Tennessee. There were strange noises, physical attacks on family members, and the entity would even speak to them. Another is 'The Conjuring' case. The real - life story of the Perron family's encounters with a dark presence in their farmhouse is truly terrifying. Items moving on their own, apparitions, and a sense of overwhelming dread.