One of the terrifying ones is 'The NoSleep Podcast'. It features a variety of horror stories sent in by listeners. Stories like 'The Thing in the Basement' where a family discovers something truly evil lurking below their home. The way the narrators bring these stories to life with their voices and sound effects makes it extremely spooky.
I really like 'Lore'. It dives deep into real - world horror stories that are often based on history and folklore. For example, the episodes about haunted places. It's not just about scaring you with fictional monsters, but also with the idea that there are things in our past that are truly horrifying. The host's in - depth research and engaging storytelling make it a great horror podcast.
In the realm of best Hollywood horror stories, 'Rosemary's Baby' is quite terrifying. The slow - building sense of dread as Rosemary discovers the truth about her baby is very effective. 'It' is also a popular one. Pennywise the clown with his shape - shifting and preying on children's fears is really scary. Also, 'The Conjuring' series, based on real - life cases, adds an extra layer of spookiness with its demon possessions and haunted houses.
One of the terrifying ones could be the story about the haunted house. The protagonist enters the old, dilapidated house and strange things start to happen. Shadows move on their own and there are unexplained noises. Another could be the story of the cursed object. Once someone touches it, they are haunted by nightmares and misfortunes.
One of the best pre - 1923 horror stories is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. The vampire count is a truly terrifying character. His ability to transform, his thirst for blood, and his control over the undead make it a classic horror story.
There are webcam horror stories where users received anonymous messages with pictures from their own webcam. It turns out their webcam security was breached. Some people also reported seeing their webcam light turn on randomly when they were sure they hadn't activated it. This made them feel violated as if someone was watching them. It's a huge privacy concern.
A really scary one is 'My sister said she couldn't see the man standing behind me. I don't have a sister.' Here, the sudden realization that something is very wrong and the idea of an unseen presence are really creepy. It combines the elements of a false sense of security and a disturbing revelation.
The story of the Enfield Poltergeist is truly terrifying. In Enfield, London, a family was haunted by a poltergeist. Furniture moved on its own, children were levitated, and there were unexplained noises. The events were witnessed by many, including some investigators. Also, there's the story of the Dybbuk Box. A box that was said to be haunted by a Dybbuk, a malevolent spirit in Jewish folklore. People who came into contact with it reported nightmares, strange smells, and feelings of being watched.
There are tales of ghosts in the Mexican ruins. For example, at the Teotihuacan ruins, some visitors have reported seeing shadowy figures moving among the pyramids at night. These apparitions are often described as wearing ancient clothing. It could be the spirits of the people who once lived there, still lingering in the place they called home long ago.
One of the most terrifying plane crash horror stories is the crash of United Airlines Flight 232. The plane's tail engine exploded and they lost all hydraulic control. The pilots had to use differential thrust on the engines to try to control the plane's descent. It was a harrowing experience as the plane was basically a giant glider at that point. People on board were praying and bracing for impact. In the end, the plane crashed in Sioux City, Iowa. Many lives were lost, but the fact that some survived such a catastrophic situation was a miracle.
One horror story could be when a family member brought a wild animal they found into the Thanksgiving dinner. It was supposed to be a cute surprise but the animal went berserk, knocking over food and scaring everyone. Another is when an old family feud erupted during the meal. Angry words were thrown around and it turned the peaceful Thanksgiving into a nightmare. There was also a time when the turkey was not cooked properly and made everyone sick, which was a horror in its own way.
There was a story where a group of students decided to explore an old dormitory that was said to be haunted. As they entered, the temperature dropped suddenly. They started to see things move on their own, like books flying off the shelves. One of the students felt a cold hand touch their shoulder and they all ran out in panic. It turned out that the dormitory had a tragic history in the past which might be the reason for these strange happenings.