weird and creepy ghost stories

There's a story of a haunted lighthouse. The keeper of the lighthouse long ago died under mysterious circumstances. Now, at night, strange lights can be seen from the lighthouse even though it's no longer in use. The sound of his footsteps can also be heard on the stairs. It's said that if you go too close to the lighthouse at midnight, you can feel a cold hand on your shoulder. And there's also the story of the school ghost. In an old, abandoned school, students have reported seeing a ghostly figure in the classrooms. It's a boy who seems to be looking for something, always with a forlorn expression on his face.

One more well - known story is that of the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester, the owner, was convinced that she was being haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles. So she kept building onto her house in a very strange and maze - like way. There were staircases that led to nowhere, doors that opened to walls, and many reports of ghostly apparitions within the house. It has become a place full of mystery and a source of many creepy stories.

The story of Bloody Mary is quite popular. Legend has it that if you go into a dark bathroom, light some candles, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times while looking into the mirror, a terrifying apparition will appear. It's said to be the spirit of a woman who was horribly murdered.

One story is about an old, abandoned house. People say that at midnight, you can see a figure in the window that looks like a woman in a white dress. She just stands there, staring out. No one knows who she was or why she's there, but it gives off a really creepy vibe.

The unknown is one of the scariest elements. For example, in a story where there are strange noises in an empty house but you don't know what's making them. It could be anything from a ghost to some kind of monster. Another scary element is the feeling of being trapped. Like when the characters are in a spooky place and can't get out, such as in a haunted cellar. The last one is the element of the uncanny. When things seem almost normal but there's something subtly wrong, like a doll that looks like a normal doll but has an evil presence.

There was a doll that was found in an antique store. It had a very strange appearance, with its eyes that seemed to follow you around the room. A girl bought it thinking it was cool. But at night, she would hear it whispering. She couldn't make out the words at first. One night, she woke up to find the doll sitting on her chest, its face inches from hers, and it said 'You're mine now' in a raspy voice. She threw the doll out the next day.

The story of 'Bloody Mary' is also quite creepy. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light a candle, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times into the mirror, a ghostly apparition will appear. She is said to have a pale face covered in blood, and her eyes are filled with malice.

One story could be about a haunted old mansion. People who enter at night hear strange whispers and see shadowy figures moving in the halls. Another might be a story of a lonely cemetery where a ghostly figure in white is often seen floating among the tombstones. The third could be a tale of a possessed doll that causes strange things to happen in the house it's in.

A sense of unease and a feeling of being watched are key factors. For example, in some stories, people feel a cold presence following them. It's not just about seeing a ghostly figure, but also that lingering feeling that something is not right. It could be a sudden drop in temperature in a room where no one else is around, or a feeling of dread that overcomes you for no apparent reason. This makes the story more than just a spooky tale, but something that can really get under your skin.

The anime Ghost Stories is weird perhaps due to its unusual themes, quirky dialogues, and the way it plays with the horror genre. It's one of those shows that's intentionally odd to stand out.