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The Ghost of the Quarantined at Q Station in Sydney

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At the old North Head Quarantine Station in Sydney, it is said that the ghosts of the quarantined still linger. Over 50 ghosts are said to roam the Q Station, claiming to be one of Australia’s most haunted places. 

The golden stretch of Manly Beach, in the northern suburbs of Sydney, is a sun-soaked paradise where surfers carve through crashing waves and families gather to bask in the warmth of the Australian coast. But just beyond its inviting shoreline lies a place steeped in death, sorrow, and lingering spirits — a site whose tragic past bleeds into the very air around it.

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Perched on the headlands near Manly sits the notorious Q Station, formerly known as the North Head Quarantine Station, one of the most haunted locations in all of Australia. Today it’s a museum of the past and things like clothes, luggage and other personal belongings are left with their tombstones. And if we are to believe the legends, so are the ghosts of those who never left as well. 

Q Station: Hospital, Boiler House and Wharf at the old Quarantine Station, with humpback whales passing by. The building complex by the beach is said to be haunted by many ghosts. // Source

A Grim Chapter in Australia’s History

From the 1830s to 1984, the North Head Quarantine Station served as a detention and treatment site for immigrants suspected of carrying deadly diseases. Before the Europeans came it belonged to the Carrang Gel Aboriginal people and it was an important ceremonial and teaching place. The place’s legacy would soon change as the arrival of new ships often meant outbreaks of smallpox, the Spanish flu, scarlet fever, and the bubonic plague — afflictions that would claim the lives of over 500 souls within the station’s gates.

Arriving at the Q Station: The Sydney Ferry Kookooburra at Manly Quarantine Station 1930. These people will be passengers from a liner which, inbound, has reported carrying some contagious disease and needed to be quarantined.

The isolation and strategic role of North Head was recognized in 1828 when the first vessel, the Bussorah Merchant, was quarantined at Spring Cove. Governor Darling’s Quarantine Act of 1832, set aside the whole of North Head for quarantine purposes in response to the 1829–51 cholera pandemic in Europe.

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In an era before modern medicine, treatment was crude, and survival was rare for the most ill. Victims were separated from their families, stripped of their possessions, and subjected to invasive carbolic acid showers designed to “disinfect” them. They had to stay symptom free for 40 days before being let out. It is said that the cries of the dying and the hopeless murmurs of those quarantined still linger in the salt-heavy air around Manly Beach.

Bildetekst: Quarantine Carvings: One of the most historic features of the quarantine station is the series of engravings along the escarpment adjacent to the jetty. The carvings were executed by people staying at the quarantine station, and cover an extensive period that stretched from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Some were executed by stonemasons and sculptors and show a high degree of skill.

The Haunting of the 1st Class Shower Block

Among the Q Station’s most infamous hotspots is the 1st Class Shower Block, a place once reserved for passengers wealthy enough to afford better quarters on incoming ships — but death did not discriminate. Here, those showing symptoms would be ordered to strip and doused with scalding carbolic acid, a brutal attempt to eradicate infection. The showers contained 10 percent of carbonic acid, and although it took all the fleas and ticks, it also took off a layer of your skin. There are however no records of people having died in this block. 

Shower Block: Picture from 1919 showing the 3rd class shower block

Today, visitors on night ghost tours report hearing disembodied whispers asking, “Why are you here?” and feeling unseen hands shove them, even when standing alone. The room is heavy with a stifling, oppressive atmosphere, as though the anguish of those tortured in life still clings to the damp stone walls. Some people report about someone peering over the top pf the shower cubicles.

In the Shower Block there have also been reports of a man wearing a fedora and a woman wearing a bloody gown. There is also said to be a little girl appearing. It is said that the little girl looks to be around six years old and you can hear her complaining and doesn’t want to go under the acid shower. 

The Shower Room: A couple on a ghost tour took this image inside the 1st class shower block. A man wearing a fedora hat can be seen at the end of the corridor with a small child, even though the room was empty at the time. This image probably help popularize the story of the ghosts haunting the shower rooms.

Gravedigger’s Cottage

Another place said to be haunted is the Q Station Gravedigger’s Cottage and is left like when it was last lived in and looks like time stopped in the 80s. The building has also been known as the Boatman’s Hut and the Cookhouse and is perhaps one of the earliest structures of the old quarantine station. It is also said to be one of the most haunted. 

It was actually officers or perhaps doctors living in the house, but on both sides were the Quarantine Station’s cemeteries. Some say that the energy in the house comes from the legend of two doctors torturing some of the residents. Some guides talk about two entities named Martin and Samuel that don’t like women at all. It also gets its name because of the man in a black cloak and wide brimmed hat that has been seen in the house many times. Today he is simply known as Sam the gravedigger.

People report a strangling sensation of hands wrapped around your throat, or something pushing your chest or the feeling of being put underwater unable to breathe. According to mediums and paranormal investigators that have been inside the house, this is because the house is haunted by a woman that allegedly was attacked and drowned in the bathtub of the house. 

She is said to be seen crying, sitting crouched in the bathtub. 

The Old Nurses’ Quarters and the Hospital

In the old nurses quarters in the complex, people have reported about a threatening figure cloaked in shadows. Some will go as far and say that it is a demon haunting these quarters. 

Nurses Haunting the Q Station: A nurse is pictured above walking past the 1st class living accommodation as she makes her rounds in 1935. // Source

In the hospital there is also said to be a grieving mother, looking for her child. Allegedly, she arrived with her young child who died of a smallpox outbreak and the mother died shortly afterward. Her ghost is said to wander the corridors, clutching a bundle believed to be her child she was separated with in life. 

In the hospital a Matron is still looking after her ward, and hates when people behave disrespectfully. There are as with many hospitals, many spirits of the ghosts of the nurses wandering the halls. 

The names of Elizabeth McGregor who had served in the first world war and Nurse Annie Egan who lost their life to the Spanish Flu when they were working as nurses have been known to appear at their old place of work. Nurse Annie Egan was actually a 27 year old Catholic, and when she died she had pleaded to be allowed a priest to give her last rites as well as the other Catholics. Her wishes were denied though as they feared the priest would spread the flu when he left. She died December 3rd in 1918. 

Child Spirits of the Quarantine Station

Of all the tragic tales to emerge from the Q Station, none are as sorrowful as those of the children who died within its confines. Roughly 20 child spirits are said to roam the grounds, their ghostly presences felt most strongly during the quiet hours of night.

The most well-known of these is Isaac Lowes, a young boy who succumbed to scarlet fever on August 24th in 1878. Isaac’s spirit has been witnessed by numerous guests, often spotted in the corners of rooms or darting behind old furnishings. He is sometimes accompanied by Mary-Anne, a little girl known to grasp the hands of visitors during ghost tours, her cold, phantom touch sending shivers through the living.

The Ghost of Mr. Slimey and Other Ghosts at Q Station

There are many vague and mysterious hauntings said to happen at Q Station, but some are very specific. It is said that the ghost of a flirtatious mortician they today call Mr. Slimey, can get quite handsy with the visitors. He is reportedly a very well dressed man with a top hat. 

There is also said to be a sweet Chinese man said to be a fisherman they now call Mr Chen. He often roams around the 3rd class living quarters that used to take up to 60 people in one room. 

There is also said to be a disfigured man, an angry guard and other ghosts haunting the premise.  A ghost of what the guides now only call Red keeps watch over the showers, watching out for any diseases after dying of scarlet fever himself. But there are certainly many more said to haunt the grounds.

Q Station Turned Supernatural Landmark

Today, the Q Station has been transformed into a resort and restaurant, offering scenic views and seaside hospitality known as Q Station by the beach. But beneath its manicured grounds and polished dining rooms lies a history of unrelenting suffering. Ghost tours continue to this day, luring the curious and the brave into encounters with Manly Beach’s haunted past.

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The Ghostly Clergyman of Bubendorf: A Restless Spirit at the Rectory

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The spirit of a former priest was said to haunt his rectory in Bubendorf, outside of Basel in Switzerland. Question remaining, is his spirit still lingering inside of the centuries old walls?

In the Basel countryside, nestled between rolling hills and quiet woods, lies the village of Bubendorf, a picturesque place where time seems to slow. It is also said to be a haunted place. It has been in this village for over 500 years and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. 

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But behind the tranquil façades of this historic community lurks one of the most notorious and best-documented ghost stories in the region — that of the haunted rectory at Hauptstrasse 62 and its unsettling resident: the spirit of Pastor Wilhelm Strübin.

Haunted Rectory: Evangelisch-reformiertes Pfarrhaus in Bubendorf.

The Pastor Who Loved His Fields More Than His Flock

Wilhelm Strübin, who passed away in 1795, served as the local clergyman in Bubendorf for many years. However, he was not remembered fondly by his congregation. By all accounts, Strübin had a greater passion for his fields and agricultural affairs than for the spiritual well-being of his parishioners. Complaints mounted over his growing neglect and indifference, eventually leading the church authorities to appoint an assistant to share his duties — a quiet but public humiliation for the wayward priest.

His worldly attachments, so tightly clung to in life, would apparently prevent him from finding rest in death. It’s said of one of the Strübins that he was so stingy during his lifetime that he paid more attention to his horse than to his flock. He even brought his horse to his deathbed. Legend has it that you can now hear him leading it up the stairs as a ghost.

A Rectory Besieged by Restless Spirits

After Strübin’s passing, the once quiet rectory gained a grim reputation. Strange disturbances plagued the house, and the ominous activity only seemed to intensify over time. The most unsettling and well-documented reports come from the Schölly family, who resided in the rectory from 1884 to 1926.

The wife of the parish priest, Clara Schölly-Werdenberg, kept a diary that would become a chilling record of nightly torments. She described with unsettling precision the strange phenomena that disrupted their home:

“Often at night, we would hear footsteps on the stairs, then the sound of an object rolling down the stairs. Then we were often awakened by knocking on our bedroom door, often several times in one night.”

It is said that she often laid in bed when she heard the ghosts rumbling around in their house. She prayed with them until they went away. Her daughter also supposedly saw the ghosts haunting their home. One day she was taking the laundry outside, her daughter said: “Look, someone is helping!” No one else was with them at the time.

On one particularly unnerving evening, Clara recounts lighting a nightlight to calm her nerves. But the spirit would not be deterred.

“The first night, I was awakened by a bump, and lo and behold, the nightlight was extinguished and a box of matches was ablaze next to my pillow.”

The implication was clear: something — or someone — did not appreciate the attempt to pierce the darkness.

The Tithe Books and the Waning of the Haunting

As the disturbances wore on, the family sought answers. Eventually, during renovations and a thorough cleaning of the aging building, a secret compartment was discovered within the rectory walls. Inside lay Pastor Strübin’s old tithe books — meticulously kept records of agricultural dues and parish contributions, a lasting testament to the man’s material obsessions.

These dusty ledgers, so long hidden away, were removed from the house. And with their removal, so too did the worst of the haunting reportedly begin to subside.

Whether it was the spirit of Strübin, unwilling to part with his earthly possessions, or a more symbolic unburdening of the house’s troubled past, locals to this day believe that the discovery of those tithe books marked a turning point in the rectory’s haunted history.

The Restless Past Still Echoes

Those who have lived in the alleged haunted house like Josef Handschin and Christoph Monsch had said that they never experienced something spooky. Although the people living before Monsch, claimed that it was. The Pastor Rolf Schlatter who has office in the old rectory also claim to have heard strange noises around midnight. 

Bubendorf. // Source: Roland Zumbuehl/Wikimedia

Though quieter now, the Bubendorf rectory remains a place of whispered unease. The haunted story is remembered particularly through Fanny Moser’s book: Ghosts: False Belief or True Belief from 1950 with a foreword by Jung. Visitors have claimed to hear faint footsteps on the old staircases, and locals swear that on certain mist-shrouded nights, a shadowy figure can be glimpsed standing by the house, gazing longingly out over the fields.

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Brighton Beach, Adelaide and the Ghost of Kitty Whyte

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Is the first person who died after a shark attack in Australia haunting Brighton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. Ever since, people claim to have seen the ghost of Kitty Whyte on the jetty and beach she jumped out into the ocean from. 

The sun-bleached sands of Brighton Beach in South Australia shimmer with serenity, a popular escape where locals and tourists alike stroll the shoreline, fish from the jetty, and bask in Adelaide’s coastal charm. But beneath its breezy, postcard-perfect surface, this beach harbors a haunting that’s whispered about by generations of beachgoers.

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If you find yourself near the Brighton Jetty at dusk, keep your eyes on the water — for it’s said that a spectral woman appears, diving gracefully from the pier into the waves in vintage swimming clothes. She vanishes before she ever resurfaces. This eerie apparition is believed to be none other than Kitty Whyte, whose tragic and untimely death left a ghostly imprint on the beach she so loved.

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The Legend of Kitty Whyte

Kathleen ‘Kitty’ Whyte wasn’t just any swimmer. In the early 20th century, she was a local heroine, renowned for her skills in the water and her commitment to teaching swimming to Adelaide’s youth. She was even awarded the Grand Diploma of the Royal Life Saving Society for rescuing a drowning woman.

But fate had a cruel plan for Kitty. In 1926, after concluding a lesson with local children, she decided to take a solitary swim in the very waters she knew so well. Whyte was visiting Brighton from Yadlamalka Station near Port Augusta in South Australia’s north for her annual summer holiday. She was 35 years old and didn’t know it would be her last swim. Kitty Whyte became the first person in South Australian history to be killed by a shark as her two children had to watch the whole thing on the jetty. 

It was a 3.5 m long shark and although her body was pulled out from the water, she did die in the hospital because of it. Her death sent shockwaves through the community. The horror of the attack, so sudden and violent, marked Brighton Beach indelibly. And according to local lore, Kitty never truly left.

A Ghost on an Eternal Loop

Paranormal experts, including Allen Tiller, author of Haunted Adelaide, believe that Kitty’s spirit lingers as a residual ghost — a spectral imprint left behind by the trauma of her passing.

“A residual ghost is like a video recording on loop,” Tiller explained in an interview. “What people are seeing on the beach is how she would have been remembered.”

Witnesses have described seeing a young blonde woman in antiquated clothing sprinting along the shore or diving gracefully from the jetty. Yet, when approached, the figure vanishes without a trace. What makes these sightings all the more chilling is the uncanny way her appearance never seems to fit the modern era — her garments, her hairstyle, and her very presence belong to a different time.

Chilling Encounters at Brighton Beach

Sightings of Kitty’s ghost aren’t rare, and stories have circulated for decades. One particularly eerie account tells of two young men walking along the beach at twilight, startled by the sight of a woman running toward them in the sand, her clothes out of place for the time. Before they could react, she disappeared into the gathering dusk.

Fishermen and night swimmers alike have reported feeling an unexplained presence near the jetty, and lifeguards have claimed to hear the faint splash of a dive with no one else in sight.

While most encounters are benign, there’s an unshakable sense of melancholy attached to them — as though Kitty is still drawn to the waters, repeating her final moments in a ceaseless loop.

A Memorial and a Mystery

In honor of her bravery and life, a water fountain and statue stand near Brighton Beach, a quiet tribute to the woman whose story is etched into the community’s history. But even these memorials haven’t put Kitty’s restless spirit to ease.

Memorial: The sculpture commemorates the life of Kathleen (Kitty) Whyte and her contribution to the local community. Source

Today, the beach remains a popular gathering place — but those who know the legend advise a cautious glance toward the sea at twilight. And if you happen to glimpse a lone figure diving into the waves, never to surface, you might just have caught a fleeting moment of a century-old tragedy still replaying itself.

So the next time you walk along Brighton Beach, especially near the jetty as evening falls, listen to the soft hush of the waves. You might just hear the ghost of a dive, a splash… and silence.

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Abere: The Marsh Demoness of Melanesia

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Waiting in the swamps of the Melanesian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, the cannibalistic Abere demon lures men to their death by posing as a seductive woman. 

Across the scattered islands and lush, humid marshlands of Melanesia, ancient legends tell of creatures both beautiful and unspeakably cruel. Among the most unsettling is the story of Abere, a beguiling demoness who dwells in the swamps and wetlands, preying upon the foolish and the lovestruck. 

To those unfamiliar with her legend, she appears as a wild and stunning woman, but to the elders of Melanesia, she is a flesh eating monster older than memory — a cunning predator who devours those seduced by her beauty.

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The Allure of the Marsh

Abere is said to reside deep within the marshes and stagnant waterways, in places where the reeds grow tall and the mist clings low to the water’s surface. It’s said that the mimia reed grows around her to hide her from her victims.

Melanesia is a region in Oceania, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, west of New Guinea to Fiji Islands and include Vanuatu and Solomon Islands as well. Although the Melanesians are a group of people with different cultures, mythologies and languages, they share a long history of cultural exchanges. 

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She is not alone, for countless tales describe her surrounded by a group of young, beautiful female attendants — women who themselves may be victims turned thralls, or spirits bound to Abere’s service.

Those who wander too close to her domain often find themselves inexplicably drawn to the otherworldly beauty of these figures, unaware of the mortal danger awaiting them.

Reeds sprout and twist unnaturally, growing rapidly around the victim until they are trapped, ensnared in a living prison of marsh grass. The more they struggle, the tighter the reeds wind themselves. Once the unfortunate soul is bound and helpless, Abere reveals her monstrous nature — shedding her illusion of beauty and devouring her captive alive.

An Ancient Warning from the Swamps

Like many demoness figures in regional folklore, Abere serves as both a supernatural terror and a cautionary figure. What is she really? A vampire, a particularly vicious mermaid species? Something demonic? In the isolated, waterlogged regions of Melanesia where survival depended upon sharp instincts and respect for nature’s hazards, Abere personified the unseen dangers of straying too far into the unknown.

Melanesian Mythology: A common theme in Melanesian tales is the risk for humans to be eaten alive by non-humans: either ghosts, spirits, or dangerous animals. Mentions of human cannibalism – where humans are eaten by other humans – are much rarer, but they exist in some stories. // source

Whether interpreted as a metaphor for the treacherous marshes themselves or as a caution against reckless desire, her legend endures, whispered by elders to warn children against wandering alone, and to remind them that not all beauty should be trusted.

Though Abere may not be as widely known outside of Melanesia, she remains a potent figure within the folklore of the islands. Her story survives in oral traditions and regional myths, a chilling reminder of the shapeshifting, hungry spirits that populate the world’s forgotten places.

In the modern age, tales of encounters with ghostly women along misty waterways still surface now and then. And for those who walk the marsh paths of Melanesia under the cover of night — there’s always the chance that the rustle in the reeds isn’t the wind, but Abere, waiting.

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References:

Rose, Carol (1998). “A”. Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns and Goblin. The Abere is a particularly vicious mermaid species. Norton. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-393-31792-3. 

Coulter, Charles Russell; Turner, Patricia (4 July 2013). Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities. Routledge. p. 7. ISBN 978-1-135-96397-2.

ABERE – the Melanesian Demoness (Melanesian mythology)

Melanesian mythology – Wikipedia

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The Couple Ghost of Praia do Sonho (Dream Beach)

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Coming crashing in with the waves, the Praia do Sonho, or Dream Beach in Itanhaém, Brazil is said to be haunted by the ghosts of two lovers dragged out to sea. 

Brazil’s coastline is famous for its sun-drenched beaches, vibrant parties, and sprawling rainforests — but what about the country’s ghost stories? According to some legends, not all of its shores are bathed in carefree beauty. 

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Some beaches harbor secrets, and along the coast of São Paulo state in the town of Itanhaém lies a stretch of sand where the living and the dead are said to cross paths. Welcome to Praia do Sonho, or Dream Beach — a 800 meter long beach and a place where eternal rest seems elusive.

A Picture-Perfect Setting… with a Sinister Reputation

At first glance, Dream Beach lives up to its name. Pristine sands stretch lazily along the Atlantic, kissed by the turquoise tide and framed by lush cliffs. It’s a beloved spot for holidaymakers and beachgoers looking to escape the bustle of São Paulo. But beneath its idyllic veneer lingers a legend that continues to send chills down the spines of those who dare to visit after dark.

Locals whisper of two restless spirits — a doomed couple whose tragic end forever marked the sands they once strolled in life.

The Doomed Lovers of Itanhaém

According to this legend, the ghost story startet when a young couple once met their fate at Dream Beach under circumstances no one can quite agree upon. Some claim it was a crime of passion; others say a storm swept them away into the violent surf. 

They say they were walking along the rocks on the shoreline, a popular thing to do during the day. This night however, they were carried out to sea by a crushing wave. Their bodies were never found. 

Whatever the truth, their deaths left a lingering mark on the beach — and on those who walk it at night.

Witnesses of those sunbathing on the beach, bathing in the sea or even those working around the beach report on something haunting this beachy paradise. They describe two decomposing figures, barely human, appearing side by side in the moonlight before vanishing as suddenly as they came. The ghostly pair seem forever trapped between realms, condemned to retrace their final steps.

A Haunting Legend Forms on the Beach

But where did this ghost story come from? Although it has been making its rounds online, there are not many details or sources to turn to for more information. There is very little written in English about this legend, and suspiciously, even less in Portuguese. The earliest mention that is found about this particular beach comes from a Facebook video in 2021.

Was this the first time the legend was formed? Something made up far away from the actual place for clicks? Or was it simply the first time the local story made it online? For those brave enough to find out, a midnight stroll along the sands of Praia do Sonho might offer more than a view of the stars. You might just hear voices on the wind… or glimpse two shadowy figures, forever bound to the shore they could never leave behind.

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The Witchcraft Haunting Dub Pukur on the Night of Bhoot Chaturdashi

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Every 25th year on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, it is said that the ghost haunting the water of Dub Pukur comes back from beyond. You can hear wailing screams from the ghost thought to be a witch over the dark water. 

Hidden amidst the modern buildings of Haldia Township lies a seemingly innocuous pond known as Dub Pukur (ডুব পুকুর). Beneath its calm surface lurks a sinister secret—a tale of witchcraft, murder, and restless spirits that continues to instill fear among the local people to this day.

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Haldia is today an industrial port city in West Bengal by Haldi River, coming from Ganges. The surrounding area of the Zamindari used to be ruled by the Mahishadal Raj family and it is in connection to these royals, the ghost story comes from. 

The Haunted Pond: Nabaratna Gopaljiu temple inside Mahishadal Rajbari complex at Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal. Is this the haunted Dub Pukur? //Photo by: Amitabha Gupta/wikimedia

The Midwife Witch Haunting Dub Pukur

Legend has it that in the early 18th century, during the peak of the reign of the Royals of Mahishadal Rajbari, a midwife accused of witchcraft and child-devouring faced a grim fate at the hands of a vengeful mob. 

The details of this story are sparse, and there is not a lot to go on to dig deeper into the legend of when it started to be told. Some of the few sources claim that the midwife was attacked by witches and they were the one that devoured the child when the Queen gave birth. 

Daayans, or witches in Indian folklore are often thought to be a sort of succubi with vampiric traits as they often are said to feed on their victims for power. And as in the rest of the world, old or widowed women were often the subjects of witch hunts. As well as women in certain professions like being a midwife that are often accused of being witches. 

In any case, the midwife was blamed and a mob formed. Tied and dragged far from Mahishadal into the depths of the forest along the banks of the Haldi River, she met her untimely end in the murky waters of Dub Pukur on a moonless night.

Dayan Hunts in Modern Day India: Although a creature from folklore, witch hunts still have deadly outcomes in India: “According to the National Crime Bureau records, as many as 1,157 women were branded as witch and killed in Jharkhand between 1991 and 2010. Here pictured in the Star Plus show, Nazar played by Monalisa aka Antara Biswas,

The Bhoot Chaturdashi Haunting

Since that fateful night, Dub Pukur has become a place of dread and superstition, shrouded in eerie tales of paranormal activity. Every 25 years, on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, the 14th day of Krishna Paksha, locals report hearing a blood-curdling scream emanating from the depths of the pond—a chilling reminder of the midwife’s tragic demise.

In West Bengal It is believed on the eve of this dark night, the souls of the deceased come down to earth to visit their dear ones. On this night they are also performing rituals to chase away the evil spirits.

But the horror does not end there. In the morning light of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, the lifeless body of a missing person is often discovered floating ominously in the murky waters of Dub Pukur—a grim testament to the vengeful spirit that still haunts its depths.

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Naraka Chaturdashi – Wikipedia 

Dayan (witch) – Wikipedia 

ভূত আদতে কল্পনা না কি বাস্তব জানতে পশ্চিমবঙ্গের এই সাতটি ভৌতিক স্থান একবার ঘুরে আসতে পারেন… – Tripoto 

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The Drowned Ghosts of Mae Ram Phueng Beach in Thailand

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On the picturesque Mae Ram Phueng Beach east in Thailand, there have started to be whispered that ghosts comes out from the sea at night. What really is behind these haunted legends?

The beaches in Thailand are certainly well known around the world, but what about its haunted legends? There are so many ghost stories being told about this summer paradise, and some of them are also thought to be about the beaches as well. 

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Mae Ram Phueng Beach, located in Thailand’s Rayong province east by the Siam bay, is renowned for its picturesque coastline and tranquil ambiance. However, beneath its serene surface lies a history steeped in tragedy and tales of the supernatural.

The Danger of the Sandy Beaches

Over the years, Mae Ram Phueng Beach has witnessed numerous drowning incidents. Nicknames such as the man-eating beach or the cannibal beach have made people think twice before planning their beach day here. But what exactly is happening on these shores? 

The nature of this is that strong winds and waves and the sandy bottom under the water sink into a deep pool. Even if you play in shallow water, you can easily fall into the pool of death, especially during monsoon season. Even with red flags and guards warnings, accidents still happen.

Tales of Ghosts at Mae Ram Phueng Beach

The frequency and nature of these drownings have fostered a belief that the Mae Ram Phueng Beach is cursed or haunted by restless spirits.

Visitors and residents alike have reported unsettling experiences along the shoreline. Some recount feelings of unease, sudden chills, or the sensation of being watched. Others claim to have seen apparitions or heard unexplained whispers carried by the sea breeze. 

Some reports have taken the ghost stories further. The ghosts reportedly had darkened faces, almost black and eyes glowing red. There are also those claiming to have felt the grasp of ghostly hands, dragging them down the deep and sandy pools.

A Word of Caution

Perhaps its worth noting that most of the haunted legends of this beach, comes from a certain account that has made its rounds on forums and online sites. In 2019, the beach came into the spotlight of another gruesome tale. One of two headless bodies was found on this beach after being dead for a week.

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While Mae Ram Phueng Beach continues to attract tourists with its natural beauty, it’s essential to approach it with respect and awareness and take head of the red flags and guards warnings. Whether one believes in the supernatural or not, the beach’s history serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedies that have occurred there. 

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Happy Harry and Bloody Mary Haunting Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

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Two ghosts are said to haunt the nearby cottages belonging to Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in Bunker Bay, Australia. Who were the people behind the ghosts of Happy Harry and Bloody Mary?

On the wild, rugged coastline of Western Australia, where the land meets the restless Indian Ocean, lies Bunker Bay — a place of natural beauty, secluded beaches, and pristine wilderness. But like many beautiful places kissed by isolation, it also harbors legends too unsettling to ignore.

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Just west of the bay, inside the white limestone structure of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, locals whisper of two spirits that have made their eternal home in the shadow of the cliffs and cottages. Known to generations of residents as ‘Happy Harry’ and ‘Bloody Mary’, these two ghosts have carved out a spectral domain amid the windswept grounds and lonely cottages perched by the sea.

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse: Photo taken of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in 2017, which is in the Margaret River region, Western Australia. //Source

The light was installed in a bath of mercury that made it very easy to rotate. Before people knew how toxic mercury was, the keepers used to handle it without any form of protection, leading to madness, together with extreme isolation many keepers had to put up with. This has created many ghost stories from various lighthouses along the coasts around the world. 

The Tragic Tale of ‘Happy Harry’

The first of these restless souls is Harry Balmire, a young Scotsman whose life met a grim end on these unforgiving shores. In 1907, Balmire’s ship was claimed by the treacherous currents near Cape Naturaliste. At least 12 ships have come to grief in the strong currents and dangerous reefs which lie off Cape Naturaliste’s sharp point.

The ship Carnarvon Castle caught fire and the survivors were taken to the lighthouse. There were at least 14 seamen rescued after weeks at sea in lifeboats. The crew stayed at the headkeeper’s home until they were well enough to travel. Desperate and gravely injured, he sought shelter at the nearby Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage. But the remote refuge could offer him little more than temporary respite.

Stranded, dehydrated, and alone, Harry succumbed to his injuries in the cottage. And while his body was eventually laid to rest in the nearby Busselton Cemetery before being exhumed and sent back to Scotland, local lore insists his spirit remained. For over a century, visitors and lighthouse workers have reported seeing a lone figure holding a lantern, drifting along the grounds and through the misty car park at dusk.

Some say Harry’s ghost is a benevolent one, known for his soft presence rather than malevolence — earning him the nickname ‘Happy Harry’. But make no mistake, his spectral form is enough to chill the bones of even the most hardened locals.

The Violent Legend of ‘Bloody Mary’

While Harry’s ghost may be passive, the second spirit tied to the cottages is anything but.

Known by the fearsome name ‘Bloody Mary’, this entity’s story is darker and more violent. According to regional legend, a maintenance worker once took up temporary residence in one of the caretakers cottages near the lighthouse sometime in the 1990s. One night, he awoke to find a woman’s spectral form hovering above him. Without warning, the ghostly figure began to strangle him with cold, invisible hands.

Terrified and gasping for air, the man barely escaped, fleeing in the dead of night to the nearby town of Dunsborough. When locals found him, he bore fresh, angry red marks around his neck — chilling evidence of his encounter. He swore it was the ghost of Mary, a name that has since passed into local legend.

No one knows for certain who Mary was in life, though some claim she was a scorned lover, while others whisper of a murder victim whose body was never found. Some think she was one of the lighthouse keepers, Maud Elizabeth Govett Miner. In 1909 she was standing on a chair to fix the curtain when she fell. The doctor was unable to tend to her for many days and when he arrived, she had developed blood poisoning. Both her and her baby she was pregnant with died. What remains undisputed is her malevolent presence, which persists to this day in the hearts and fears of the community.

A Place Where Legends Refuse to Die

Some claim to hear soft weeping on windless nights, while others report a sudden, crushing sense of dread inside the empty cottages, as though unseen eyes are watching. The reputation of these haunted grounds has woven itself so tightly into local folklore that to visit Bunker Bay without hearing the names Harry Balmire and Bloody Mary would be unthinkable.

The rugged, storm-lashed beauty of Bunker Bay masks an undercurrent of the macabre — a place where the past’s restless dead still cling to the cliffs and cottages they once knew. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, there’s no denying the weight of these stories, carried on the salt-laden wind.

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The Haunting of the Scarborough Castle Ruins and the Foggy South Bay Beach

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Covered in fog, the Scarborough Castle looms over the South Bay Beach in the English seaside town. Countless ghosts like the beheaded Earl, weeping women and prisoners of war are said to be drawn to these sandy beaches in the cover of darkness. 

Scarborough Beach, with its golden sands and the rhythmic lull of the North Sea, is a cherished destination for many in North Yorkshire, England.Scarborough is a place where history is not confined to books but lives on through stories whispered on the wind. Writers like Susann Hill grew up here and she spoke a lot about how the town influenced her eerie stories like The Woman in Black. After the horror movie St. Maud came out, it was also put on a list of a horror movie road trip through England together with Culzean Castle from The Wicker Man and Westminster Bridge from 28 Days Later. 

But if we are to believe the legends, the Scarborough South Bay Beach and the rest of the town are actually haunted. From the haunted halls of the Grand Hotel to the ancient stones of St. Mary’s Church, shipwrecked ships in the bay and the ruins of the old castle, the town is filled with tales of the supernatural.

The Woman in Pink and the Murder of Lydia Bell

Among the most enduring legends is that of the Woman in Pink haunting the beach and various other locations in the city. There are many variations. One of them speaks of a veiled figure, draped in a pink nightgown-like dress, seen wandering the shoreline during foggy nights. She is seen wandering the beach, clutching a baby in her arms. The child is said to be covered with a white shail.

Who was this woman? Some locals said that it is the ghost of a woman who threw her child to its death. 

Another famous legend of the Pink Lady connects her to the murder of Lydia Bell in 1804. Although, her name was actually Eleanor, named from her paternal grandmother. She was a teenager and daughter of a York confectioner, Joseph. In the evening she slipped out from her room and went to meet up with a soldier stationed there. In some versions of the tale it was her married lover. Witnesses saw her walking away with someone, but a positive identification was never made.

What really happened that night has been retold mostly in legends. They say she tried to scream out into the foggy night, but it was drowned by the sound of a foghorn. After she died she was thrown off a cliff. She wasn’t discovered until the next morning when some fishermen happened upon her. She was found a few miles down the coast with severe trauma and attempted rape was assumed. Her murderer was never caught, although a soldier was arrested and later acquitted. According to the ghost stories he didn’t confess his crimes until years later on his deathbed, but that is only in the stories. 

Now she is haunting the beach and various other places in the town, like the house she was staying in when she was in town, said to be Bell Mansion or the Georgian House on St. Nicholas Street, which it is also known as. She is often said to appear in a pink, sometimes a red dress, looking like just another person among the crowd, running down the beach towards the Spa before vanishing into thin air. Some say that you can still hear her faint screams between the humming of the foghorns on foggy nights. 

How true was this story about Lydia Bell though? Or was it Elanor? With several names and dates, there are not many actual crimes to cross check with and easy to get mixed up. The earliest appearance as a ghost story seems to be in Jack Hallam’s book Ghost of the North from 1976, although the story is said to have been known a long time before this. 

The Woman in Black

Now, although the legend of The Woman in Pink is one of the most well known stories for the locals, the world probably knows Scarborough as the haunting ground for The Woman in Black. And although it’s not just like the book, there are certainly legends of a darkly clad ghost wandering the beach as well as other places in the town. 

Some say that there is the ghost of a woman in a black veil haunting the area. It is said that her name was Helen Hywater and was waiting for her sailor lover. He was to return to Scarborough within 300 days to marry her. When he never came, she took her life on day 300 and has been haunting the place on foggy nights since then. 

This legend doesn’t have many sources though and one of the online sources comes from ghosthunter Anne Roehampton. This story is also connected to the Grand Hotel, where some claim that she took her life in one of the rooms and that her spirit roams the corridors still. Some think that this story partly influenced Susann Hill when crafting the Woman in Black. 

The Woman in Black: The 1983 Gothic horror novel by English writer Susan Hill, is about a mysterious spectre that haunts a small English town. A television film based on it, also called The Woman in Black, was produced in 1989, with a screenplay by Nigel Kneale. In 2012, another film adaption was released starring Daniel Radcliffe. The story has definitely shaped the ghost stories told in Scarborough today.

There are also said to be a witch without a name haunting the area. The most famous witch accusations was that of Anne Hunnam or Marchant, although no records says that she was actually sentenced to death for it. She is said to be haunting a footpath, wearing a dishevelled dark and hooded cloak. Her sinister cackling following the people trespassing her domain. 

Ghostly Soldiers: Echoes of Ancient Battles

Scarborough’s history is steeped in conflict, from Viking invasions to civil wars. It’s said that the spirits of long-dead soldiers still patrol the beach, their forms glimpsed through the fog, clad in antiquated armor. These apparitions are silent, their faces obscured, marching eternally along the sands they once defended.

After the English Civil War the castle was used as a prison and military barracks until the end of World War 1. Many perished behind its walls, but haunt the premise in their afterlife. Near the remnants of a Roman signal station by the castle, visitors have reported sightings of a solitary Roman soldier, standing guard as he did centuries ago.

Scarborough Castle: A Fortress of Phantoms

Overlooking the beach stands Scarborough Castle, a sentinel of stone with a history as turbulent as the seas below. Today, most of the 3500 years old castle lies in ruins, and many believe the haunting feeling of the beach it was built nearby comes from the ruins. 

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The castle is reputedly haunted by several spirits and those spirits seem to wander freely from the castle walls down to the beach. 

Piers Gaveston was the son of a Gascon knight and is said to haunt the castle as well as the beach of Scarborough. Through his friendship with King Edward II, he became a favorite and the Earl of Cornwall. This favouritism made him deeply unpopular with the royal court, and when he was appointed regent in the king’s absence, it was enough for them. Gaveston met a grisly end in 1312 when he was sent to the castle for his safety by the king. But it was in vain and he was taken prisoner from here by the Earls of Lancaster, Hereford and Arunde and later beheaded in Blacklow Hill.

His headless ghost is said to roam the castle grounds, a restless soul seeking justice. He is also said to lure people to the edge and try to push visitors off the castle walls. 

Another tale exclusively from the castle tells of a woman who, in a fit of despair, threw something over the castle wall before leaping to her death because her soldier she was seeing left her for someone else. Her spirit, consumed by grief, is believed to haunt the ruins, her cries echoing through the night, among with all the other ghosts looming in the foggy bay. 

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Here are some of the most haunted places you can come across at the University of Hawai’i a campus spread filled of ghosts lurking in the libraries, hiding in the dormitory rooms. This is a place where people come and go, but the ghosts remain and will never graduate.

The University of Hawai’i is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant student life. However, beneath this picturesque façade lies a world steeped in intriguing mysteries and ghostly tales. From the eerie dormitory halls of UH Hilo to the haunting whispers echoing through the libraries at Mānoa, the campuses are home to numerous legends of the supernatural. This article delves into some of the most haunted locations across the University of Hawai’i and what to beware of when walking across the campus.

The University of Hawai’i at Hilo

It is one of ten campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi system. It was founded as Hilo Center at Lyman Hall of the Hilo Boys School in 1945 and was a branch campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Over the years there have been many ghost legends formed at this campus, most of them around the dorms.

The Haunted Hale Kanilehua Dorms

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is reputed for its scenic campus and intriguing history, particularly regarding its dormitories, notably Hale Kanilehua, often referred to as the “Eerie Dorm.” This dorm is believed to be haunted by the spirit of a young boy who tragically lost his life during the construction of the building. Residents frequently report eerie experiences, including sightings of the boy’s shadowy figure, disembodied laughter, flickering lights, and the unsettling sensation of being watched. These ghost stories have woven themselves into the university’s legacy, prompting ongoing curiosity and caution among students. Despite skepticism from some, the haunting phenomena contribute to the lore of UH Hilo, making it a place where the past seems to linger.

Read the whole story: The Haunted Rumors from the Dorms at the University of Hawaii at Hilo 

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

The campus at Mānoa is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaiʻi system and houses the main offices of the system. The place was founded in 1907 and plenty of ghost stories have evolved throughout the campus dormitories and buildings.

The Haunted Frear Hall

The Frear Hall close to the Gateway House is said to be haunted by Mary Dillingham Frear. According to the stories, she is wandering around the halls with a key chain she was known for carrying in life. It is also said that she leaves her perfume scent hanging in the air. 

According to stories told by students and staff, they can hear her footsteps in the empty halls, even during daylight. It is also said that you can sometimes see flickering lights in the empty dorms as well as getting a feeling of being watched by someone, or something. 

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Haunting of the Ninth Floor at Hale Mokihana

At the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Hale Mokihana Dormitory is known for its eerie ghost stories, particularly concerning its ninth floor, which is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who tragically took his own life in the 1980s or early 90s. Numerous reports describe a ghostly figure resembling a young man, seen wandering the halls and often accompanied by sudden temperature drops and mysterious sounds.

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Some students have had unnerving encounters, claiming to see a dark figure at the foot of their bed stating, “This is my room. I died here.” While the university hasn’t officially confirmed the suicide, the legend persists, leading to varying accounts about which specific room or area is most haunted, with room 406 frequently mentioned.

Read the whole story: The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: The Ghost of the Ninth Floor of Hale Mokihana

The Ghostly Tales of Hamilton Library at the University of Hawaii-Manoa

Hamilton Library at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is not only a study haven but also known for its haunted history. Students and staff report eerie experiences, including disembodied whispers and cold sensations. A notable ghost, referred to as the woman in the pink muumuu, has been sighted in the mauka wing of the library. Described as sorrowful yet serene, she vanishes when approached. Other haunted locations on campus include Hale Mokihana Dormitory, particularly its ninth floor, where a male spirit is said to roam, linked to tragic events in the past. The library’s haunting is thought to be influenced by its history, with some believing that spirits of devoted scholars linger among the books, enhancing its unique atmosphere.

Read the whole story: The Ghostly Tales of Hamilton Library at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Bonus Haunting at the Chaminade University’s

Although a private University not a part of the University of Hawai’i, the Chaminade University in Honolulu is known for its haunting tales spread throughout its campus as well and has become a part of the haunted college lore at Hawai’i. It is particularly in Dorm Lokelani, which is rumored to have been a children’s hospital during World War II. Many reports include disembodied voices of children and mysterious occurrences like doors opening by themselves and flickering lights. Notable stories involve a campus ghost—a former student who died in a car accident, and the unsettling experiences of a faculty member who encountered strange noises and lights that turned on by themselves.

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There are also tales of a haunted bridge where Dr. Kralemann’s mother reportedly levitated, and students at the Hale Hoaloka Dorm have witnessed children’s laughter alongside other paranormal activities. Specific rooms like 208 and 319 in Lokelani Dorm are particularly infamous for intense ghostly activity, including a tragic past and the presence of WWII soldiers. Overall, Chaminade University is a site where history and supernatural encounters merge, making it a unique place for those willing to explore the unknown.

Read the whole story: Chaminade University’s Paranormal Past and the Haunting of the Campus and Dorms

The Haunted Places of the University of Hawai’i

As the sun sets over the University of Hawai’i campuses, the shadows of the past come alive and each haunted site, from the ghostly whispers heard in the halls to the apparitions that roam the dormitories, gives life to the stories. Whether one believes in the supernatural or considers these tales mere folklore, they undeniably enrich the experience of campus life. As you walk through these storied grounds, do so with an open mind and perhaps a watchful eye—who knows what secrets the ghosts of the University of Hawai’i might share with those willing to listen?

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