Can you share some interesting Khmer real ghost stories?

One famous Khmer ghost story is about the Apsara. It is said that these celestial nymphs can sometimes be seen in the ancient temples. They are beautiful and mysterious. If you visit the Angkor Wat at night, some locals believe you might catch a glimpse of their ethereal forms.

One Khmer ghost story is about the Arak. It is said to be a female spirit that haunts the forests. She is often described as beautiful but dangerous. People believe she can lure men into the forest and cause them harm.

Sure. There is a Khmer funny story about a clever monkey. Once upon a time, in a Khmer village, there was a monkey that was very naughty but also extremely smart. It always found ways to steal fruits from the villagers' orchards. One day, the villagers set up a trap for it. But the monkey outsmarted them by using a long stick to trigger the trap from a safe distance, and then it stole all the ripe mangoes. It was such a funny character in the local Khmer tales.

One famous Khmer ghost story is about the Arak. It is said to be a female spirit. Legend has it that she often haunts lonely places, especially near old temples or in the forest at night. People believe that if you are unlucky enough to encounter her, she might bring misfortune or even cause you to lose your way in the dark.

Sure. One story I heard was about an old mansion. People claimed to see a lady in a white dress wandering the halls at night. They said she was a former resident who died tragically in the house and her spirit remained. Another story was from a cemetery where a caretaker saw a strange figure near a particular grave every full moon.

One Khmer horror story is about a haunted temple. Legend has it that at midnight, a ghostly figure of a monk appears. People who have visited the temple late at night claim to have heard strange chanting and seen a mysterious glow. It's said that this monk was wronged in the past and his spirit still lingers there.

Sure. There was a story about a haunted house. A family moved in and started hearing strange noises at night. The confession part was when the previous owner later admitted that they had seen a shadowy figure in the attic but didn't tell the new owners. Another story was of a person who worked in an old building. They confessed that they often felt a cold breeze when passing a certain corridor, and later they found out there were rumors of a ghost there from decades ago.

One famous Indian real ghost story is about the Bhangarh Fort. It is said to be haunted. People claim to have heard strange noises and seen apparitions at night. Legend has it that a curse was placed on the fort long ago, and since then, many who have visited after sunset have reported feeling an eerie presence.

Sure. One time my friend was staying in an old hotel. In the middle of the night, she heard faint piano music coming from the empty ballroom downstairs. She was so scared but when she called the front desk, they said there was no one in there. She never stayed at that hotel again.

One well - known Asian ghost story is about the Pontianak from Malay folklore. The Pontianak is a female vampire - like ghost. Legend has it that she was a woman who died during childbirth and returns as a vengeful spirit. She is often depicted as having long black hair, wearing a white dress, and she haunts banana trees. People believe that she can be warded off by driving a nail into the hole where she was born.