The Haunting History of Spike Island
On the hellish Spike Island that once served as the biggest prison in the British Empire, ghosts are said to linger from its time as a fortress, smugglers den and […]
Haunted Wonderland Ranch and Wall Street Mill in Joshua Tree National Park
Once a prosperous mill, now the ruins of the Wonderland Ranch and Wall Street Mill in Joshua Tree National Park are said to be haunted by the former workers who died in their search for gold.
The Haunted Calahorra Tower in Elche
In Elche, Spain there is the notorious Calahorra Tower that has long been believed to be haunted by mysterious ghosts. Under the tower there is a hidden passageway were the people that have lived in the tower throughout times have been certain to have been haunted.
The Haunted Mystique of Chand Baori and the Djinns Building the Stepwell
One of the oldest and deepest stepwells in India, Chand Baori are said to have been built over the course of a night by djinns. Still to this day, the cool and dark place is said to be haunted by something.
Dracula’s Guest by Bram Stoker
A chilling short story by Bram Stoker, believed to be a deleted chapter from his iconic novel “Dracula.” Set on Walpurgis Night, the eve of May Day, the story follows an unnamed Englishman who finds himself traveling through a remote corner of Transylvania. As he ventures deeper into the eerie landscape, he encounters unsettling omens and inexplicable occurrences.
The Haunting of Fernhills Royal Palace Hotel in India’s Hills
Amidst the green hills is the red Fernhills Royal Palace Hotel which are said to be haunted by people that have stayed there. There are many legends, and there are even rumors that the hotel had to close down for a while because of the paranormal activity going on.
The Gold Fevered Ghost of the Lost Horse Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
On the trails leading up to the abandoned Lost Horse Mine in Joshua Tree National Park, people talk about a ghost said to haunt the place, the spirit of a miner who died starving as he was looking for his lost gold.
Skryne Castle and the Ghost of Lilith
A servant working at Skryne Castle was brutally murdered by a rejected suitor. Now her haunted screams are said to be heard in the castle as she is forever replaying […]
Ghostly Whispers in the Dry Tortugas Fort Jefferson
The old prison, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park is thought to be haunted by someone who was imprisoned there. Most fingers point to Dr. Samuel Mudd, imprisoned […]
The Haunted Rocafort Metro Station in Barcelona
Ghost stations, ghost passengers and ghosts on the platform. The metro line in Barcelona has been thought to be haunted almost as soon as it opened. And no other station is said to be more haunted than the Rocafort Metro Station.
Taking a Bath to get Rid of Ghosts at Sudhabay Kund
An annual festival or fair according to the Hindu calendar tells that by taking a bath in the well of Sudhabay Kund you can rid yourself of evil spirits and pain inflicted by ghosts.
Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
One of the earliest works of vampire fiction, featuring a female vampire and her relationship with the protagonist. “Carmilla,” written by Sheridan Le Fanu in 1872, predating Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” by twenty-six years. The novella follows the protagonist Laura, who becomes entangled with the enigmatic Carmilla, a beautiful and seductive stranger. As their relationship deepens, Laura begins to experience mysterious illnesses and disturbing nightmares. Le Fanu’s tale explores themes of desire, sexuality, and the supernatural, with Carmilla embodying both allure and danger. Through its eerie atmosphere and psychological depth, “Carmilla” has left an indelible mark on the vampire genre, influencing countless subsequent works in literature, film, and popular culture.
The Mystery of the Bird Suicides in Jatinga, Assam
Known as the Valley of Death, the little town of Jatinga in Assam is the place of an annual mass death of birds that has puzzled scientists for years. The […]
The Ghost Horses of the Canyonlands
The sound of thundering hooves and whinnying of abandoned mustangs in the Canyonlands National Park and the Dead Horse Point State Park is said to haunt the canyons. Left by the cowboys trying to break them in, Ghost Horses were left to starvation and thirst.
Ghostly Tales and History of Killua Castle
In the serene landscape of Killua Castle, visitors have reported about seeing something that look like a ghost. It is thought to be the former steward, Jacky Dalton, that drowned […]
Indiana Dunes and the Haunting of Diana of the Dunes
The ghost of a woman on the beaches of Lake Michigan in Indiana National Park is said to disappear into the water. The ghost is believed to be the spirit of Alice Mable Gray, or as the legend dubbed her: Diana of the Dunes.