There was this instance where a group of friends were having a beach party at night. As they were chatting and having fun, they noticed strange footprints in the sand that seemed to come out of nowhere. They got really scared as the footprints were huge and not like any normal animal. They quickly packed up and left the beach, fearing that some unknown and possibly dangerous creature was lurking around.
One popular horror beach story is about a cursed lighthouse on a desolate beach. Legend has it that every night, a ghostly figure appears at the top of the lighthouse, and those who see it are doomed to a series of misfortunes. Another is the story of a sunken ship that resurfaces on a full moon night. The crew of the ship, long dead, are said to walk the beach looking for new victims to drag back into the ocean. And then there's the tale of a strange creature that lives in the caves by the beach. It's said to come out at low tide and snatch anyone who gets too close.
One horror story could be about getting stung by a large number of jellyfish suddenly while swimming. It's terrifying as their stings are painful and can cause allergic reactions. Another might be getting caught in a strong riptide that pulls you far out to sea, making you feel helpless and fearing for your life. And there could be a story about finding a strange and menacing creature washed up on the beach.
Another scary part is the idea of the tide. In some horror stories, the tide can suddenly turn and trap people. Maybe they are exploring a cave on the beach and the tide comes in, leaving them with limited air and no way out. The thought of being slowly drowned by the rising water is truly terrifying.
Well, accommodation problems are quite frequent. You might think you're getting a great deal on a place to stay, but end up in a filthy, dilapidated room. Then there are the stories about being harassed on the beach. Maybe by people trying to sell you stuff aggressively or groups causing trouble. And of course, the natural elements can be a big part of horror stories. The ocean can be very unpredictable, and there are tales of people being caught off - guard by big waves or riptides.
I heard of a public beach where there was an abandoned and dilapidated pier. One night, a couple decided to take a stroll there. As they walked, they heard strange creaking noises. Then, they saw a shadowy figure moving at the end of the pier. They got really scared and ran away. Later, they found out that there had been some accidents there in the past and people claimed it was haunted. It gave them the creeps every time they thought about that night at the beach.
One beach horror story is about a couple who were walking on the beach at night. Suddenly, they saw a figure emerging from the water that looked all distorted and pale. It made strange gurgling sounds as it slowly moved towards them. They ran for their lives, never looking back.
One common story is getting a wedgie from your swimsuit while running on the beach. It's not only uncomfortable but also looks really awkward. Another is having cellulite that you thought was hidden but shows up clearly in the bright beach sunlight. Also, accidentally flashing people when your swimsuit shifts while playing beach volleyball can be a horror story.
One of the most famous is the story of the haunted lighthouse. Supposedly, a lighthouse keeper went mad and killed his family there. Now, on moonless nights, people see strange lights and hear blood - curdling screams coming from the lighthouse. It's said that if you get too close, you can feel an icy cold presence.
There's a story of a couple who visited Cannon Beach at night. They were walking along the shore when they noticed a figure in the distance. As they got closer, they saw that it was a woman in a tattered white dress. Her face was pale and she had a sad, almost haunting look. The woman started walking towards the water and disappeared beneath the waves. The couple was so scared that they ran back to their car and never returned to Cannon Beach at night again.