What are the scariest real life Indian ghost stories?

The scariest element in many Indian ghost stories is often the unknown. For example, in the Bhangarh Fort story, no one really knows what exactly causes the strange noises and apparitions. It's the mystery that sends shivers down the spine.

The story of the Mohini in Kerala can be quite scary. Mohini is a female spirit often associated with misfortune. People believe that if you encounter her, bad things will happen to you.

The Bhoot of the old banyan tree. In many Indian villages, there are old banyan trees which are considered haunted. There is a story of a bhoot (ghost) that resides in one such tree. It is said that if you pass by the tree at night, you can hear strange whispers and see a figure swinging from the branches. It is really terrifying.

The use of ancient curses is really scary in Indian ghost stories. For example, in the Bhangarh Fort story, the curse by the sorcerer led to the supposed haunting. It gives a sense of something very powerful and malevolent that can't be easily undone.

A man once worked late in an old office building. As he was walking down the hallway, he saw a transparent figure floating towards him. He froze in fear and then ran out of the building. He never went back there alone at night again.

The unexpected presence is really scary. For example, in many stories, people suddenly see a figure when they least expect it, like when they are alone in a quiet place at night.

A scary real life ghost story is about a girl who was home alone. She saw a face at the window, but when she went outside to check, there was no one. And the window was too high for anyone to stand outside and peek in without a ladder.

The setting often plays a big role in making the stories scary. Japan has a lot of beautiful yet eerie natural landscapes. When these are used as the backdrop for ghost stories, like the mist - covered mountains or the dense forests, it adds to the overall sense of horror. For instance, in stories set in the Aokigahara Forest, the thick forest itself seems to be a character, hiding all kinds of terrors.

A real - life ghost story that sends shivers down the spine is that of the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana. There are tales of ghosts of slaves and a young girl who was murdered there. Visitors have reported seeing apparitions, feeling cold hands on their shoulders, and hearing the sound of crying in the empty halls.

The scariest might be the one where a dark shadowy figure is seen in the school's abandoned chapel. It moves silently and seems to be searching for something. Legend has it that it was a priest who had some dark secrets and his spirit is now trapped there, and his presence is always accompanied by a feeling of dread.