Tell me some interesting 'east texas ghost stories'.

One famous East Texas scary story is about the Goatman. Legend has it that he haunts the woods. People claim to have heard strange bleating sounds and seen a half - man, half - goat figure lurking in the shadows. It's said that if you wander too deep into the forest at night, you might encounter him.

The La Carafe in Houston also has its share of ghostly tales. It's one of the oldest buildings in the city. Some patrons have reported seeing a shadowy figure moving around. There are rumors that it might be the spirit of a former owner who still lingers in the place. It gives the place an eerie and mysterious atmosphere.

In East Texas, there could be a story about a cursed lake. Legend has it that anyone who swims in the lake at midnight will be dragged under by some unseen force. A few brave (or foolish) souls who have tried it claim to have felt cold hands grabbing at their ankles, and they narrowly escaped with their lives.

One well - known Waco Texas ghost story is about the Cameron Park Zoo. Some visitors claim to have seen a strange figure near the old oak trees at night. They say it looks like a man in old - fashioned clothes, just standing there silently, and then disappearing into thin air.

In Shafter, there's an old school building that's now deserted. Folks talk about a little boy's ghost who was rumored to have died there in an accident long ago. Students who used to study there before it closed said they sometimes saw his figure in the hallways or heard his laughter echoing in the empty classrooms.

The La Bahia Fort in Goliad also has its share of ghostly tales. Some claim to have seen the apparitions of soldiers who fought and died there during the Texas Revolution. Their figures are said to appear at night, as if reliving the battles and hardships they endured.

There's also a story in Anson Texas of a haunted cemetery. People often hear strange moaning sounds coming from it at midnight. Some believe it's the ghosts of those who were buried there without proper rites, and they are restless. It gives a really spooky feeling when you pass by the cemetery at night.

One famous East Carolina ghost story is about the phantom hitchhiker. Legend has it that a young woman in a white dress can be seen on certain roads at night, trying to hitch a ride. People who have picked her up say she disappears before they reach their destination.

There's a story in East London about a woman in a long white dress who haunts an old, abandoned house. Legend has it that she was a jilted bride who died of a broken heart. Locals often report seeing her figure in the window at night. Also, in some of the older cemeteries in East London, there are tales of a ghostly apparition that guards the graves of the long - forgotten. It's described as a tall, dark figure that makes a shiver run down your spine when you pass by.

One well - known East Tennessee ghost story is about the Bell Witch. It's said that a spirit haunted the Bell family. There were strange noises, physical attacks on family members, and even the witch would communicate with them. It was a terrifying and long - lasting haunting.