It's a bit of a mixed bag. There are cases where certain elements could potentially be based on real events. Say, a military base where there were strange noises or unexplained sightings. It could be due to the psychological impact of war on the land and the people. However, a lot of the ghostly aspects, like seeing full - formed apparitions of soldiers, are likely more in the realm of legend and superstition. People tend to attach supernatural explanations to things they don't understand, especially in the context of the chaos and destruction of war.
There is a belief that in places like the battlefields of Verdun in World War I, the high number of casualties and the sheer brutality of the fighting could have led to some sort of 'residual energy'. This energy might be what people perceive as ghostly activity. But on the other hand, when stories are passed down through generations, they can be embellished. So, while there could be a kernel of truth in some great war ghost stories, it's hard to say for certain that they are all based on real events.
The mystery. We don't really know if ghosts exist, and these stories play on that uncertainty. It's like peeking into another world that might be real.
Sure. There is a story about an old abandoned house. People passing by at night often heard strange wailing sounds. One brave man decided to explore. Inside, he felt an icy cold touch on his arm, but when he looked, there was nothing. He ran out in fear and never went back.
Well, most ghost stories are just fictional tales made up to scare or entertain people. There's no scientific evidence to prove the existence of real ghosts, so while they are called 'ghost stories', they are usually products of human imagination.
In my opinion, it's hard to say all are real ghost stories. There are many fictional elements often added to make them more exciting. However, there are those who claim to have had real encounters and base their stories on that, but it's difficult to prove objectively.
Most likely not. These stories are often part of the folklore that has grown around the 9/11 tragedy. People tend to attach supernatural elements to such large - scale and tragic events. It could be that the collective grief and shock make us more susceptible to believing in such tales, but there is no evidence to suggest that ghosts are real in this context.
One great ghost story could be about a haunted mansion where strange noises and apparitions are seen at night. Maybe a family moves in and starts experiencing unexplainable events like doors slamming on their own.
Some people believe that ghost stories can be real stories. There are many accounts of strange happenings that seem to defy explanation and are often attributed to ghosts. However, from a scientific perspective, there is no evidence to prove the existence of ghosts. So it really depends on one's beliefs.