Sure. There was a story from a friend of mine. She was staying alone in an old house for a few days. One night, she heard strange scratching sounds on the window. When she looked, there was no one there. But the sound continued. Another time, a man told me he was in a supposedly haunted hotel. He saw a figure of a woman in a long white dress in the hallway at night, but when he blinked, it disappeared.
Well, one element is the violation of the normal. When things move on their own, like in the story of the family where toys moved without explanation. Another is the connection to the past. If there are old tales or a history of something bad that happened in the place where the strange event occurs. It makes the whole situation seem more haunted and spooky. For instance, in the cemetery story, the old tales added to the fear factor.
Some strange ghost ship stories are based on real events. For example, the Mary Celeste was a real ship that was found abandoned. However, over time, many fictional elements might have been added to make the story more mysterious. The real circumstances were probably more mundane, like the crew fearing a possible explosion due to some gas leak and abandoning ship hastily.
Not really. Most of the time, what people perceive as ghostly experiences can be explained by natural phenomena. For example, strange noises could be due to old plumbing or creaky floors.
Yes, perhaps the feeling of unease in an old, abandoned place could be an inspiration. Like when you enter an old, dilapidated house and there's a strange chill in the air. That sense of something not quite right could be part of what makes up the 'ghost of ghost stories'.
Sure. There was a man who found a penguin wandering in his neighborhood which was miles away from the nearest ocean. It turned out the penguin was lost and had somehow made its way there. He took care of it until the local zoo could come and pick it up.
There are also some books dedicated to collecting real strange ghost stories. You can check in your local library or search for them online. Some websites are focused on sharing these kinds of spooky tales. Just be careful not to stumble upon some made - up or overly exaggerated ones.
Well, in my town, there is a story about a ghostly carriage. It is said that on foggy nights, a black carriage pulled by two white horses can be seen driving through the old part of town. No one knows who is driving it. Some say it's the spirit of a rich man who died in a carriage accident long ago. It has become one of the most well - known real strange ghost stories in our area.
If you like horror, I think you can read the suspense-adventure survival novel " Be Careful, Living People ". The plot is very unique. It tells the story of a mysterious hotel. It is said that only those who are lucky enough can stay in it. Moreover, the requirement was to be a "living person", which made people feel very strange. The plot was also very compact and very attractive. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
One of the scariest real - life ghost stories I've heard was from a friend who lived in an old house. She often heard strange noises at night, like footsteps on the stairs when no one was there. One night, she saw a shadowy figure pass by her bedroom door. She was so terrified that she moved out soon after.