Yes, I've heard a lot. One 'fake' ghost story was about a haunted house in my town. People said they saw a white figure at night, but it turned out to be a white curtain blowing in the wind. However, there are also some stories that are hard to explain. For example, in an old castle, visitors often reported feeling a sudden chill and hearing strange whispers. Some believe it could be real ghosts, but skeptics think it might be drafts and the echo of people's voices from other parts of the castle.
One way is to look for logical explanations. If there's a 'ghost' sighting near a construction site, it could be just strange shadows from the machinery. Also, check the source. If it's from someone known for exaggerating, it's likely fake. For example, if a person who always tells tall tales says they saw a ghost, it's probably not real.
Some of the stories in '1000 ways to die' are based on real events, but they are often dramatized for entertainment purposes. So, it's a mix of both real and fake elements.
Well, creepy pasta stories are mainly not real. They're like spooky tales crafted to send shivers down your spine. Some might seem realistic, but it's all part of the fictional horror genre.