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The Haunted Morgan-Monroe State Forest and Stepp Cemetery

There is not only one ghost story from Morgan-Monroe State forest and the Stepp Cemetery in the middle of it, there are many. Legends about creatures and ghosts keep the silent forest and burial ground alive. 

The Haunted Preventorio de Aigües in Alicante

The former wellness hotel and sanatorium called Preventorio de Aigües is said to have healing thermal water as well as the ruins of the buildings are said to have attracted ghosts. This abandoned building close to Alicante is popular with paranormal seekers and ghosts alike. 

Verge del Toro Hospital and the Night it Became Haunted

One night the Spanish Civil Guard were called out to strange things happening at the old Verge del Toro Hospital in Spain. When they got there, they experienced what they claim was an extreme haunting from the ghosts of the former patients. 

The Darkness Haunting Bor Forest in Czech Republic

For many years now, Bor Forest in the Czech Republic is said to house many haunting stories. Everything from strange ghostly legends from Slavic folklore to strange things that went down during the communist regime after the second world war. 

The Haunted Mysteries of Old House Woods

A Virginian forest at Chesapeake Bay has centuries of ghost stories to tell. The Old House Woods are packed with the spirits of pirates guarding treasures, soldiers from the wars as well as entire ghost ships lingering above the dense treetops. A man was making his way through the Old House Woods in the dead…

The Haunted Schlosshotel Waldlust

A once glorious and state of the art hotel in the Black Forest in Germany, the Schlosshotel Waldlust is now an empty shell of what it used to be. Old and abandoned, the place is now known as a haunted hotel after the manager was killed in one of the rooms. 

Chilling Legends of Ham House, London’s Most Haunted Mansion

Ham House in England is said to be the eternal home to no more than 15 ghosts, at least! From the ambitious Duchess to former servants and even pets, the spirits of the old mansion far outweighs the living. 

The Tragic Tale of Miklabæjar-Solveig

Probably the closest thing Iceland has to a gothic romance tale, the ghost story of Miklabæjar-Solveig was the story of a real woman that was said to haunt the village she killed herself in after an unrequited love for a priest. 

The November Ghost in Château de Bonaguil

Explore the breathtaking Château de Bonaguil in south-western France. Take a journey through history as you uncover this majestic 12th century fortified castle where a Woman in White is said to haunt the castle every November. 

The Ghost of the Mongolian Princess in Venice

Following her husband Marco Polo back to Venice from the Mongolian court, the princess never felt at home in this strange land. And today it is said she is still haunting the place, wishing for home.

The Mysterious Ghosts Newton House by Dinefwr Castle 

Delve deep into the mysteries of the castle of Dinefwr and discover its haunted ghosts. The castle grounds are said to be haunted by both a loyal butler as well as a murdered lady in white that tried to escape a loveless marriage.

Agnes Sampson — The Wise Wife of Keith

The story of the ghost of Agnes Sampson, known as The Wise Wife of Keith in Scotland is a story where a simple midwife was accused of witchcraft so powerful she caused a storm trying to kill her own queen.  Agnes Sampson was a Scottish healer and a purported witch. Sampson was born in the…

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Haunted Château de Châteaubriant

Step into an ancient castle filled with darkness and stories that will send shivers up your spine of murder and ghosts. Inside the old Château de Châteaubriant there are tales of ghost processions on October 16.

The Lady in White in Bernkastel-Kues Cemetery

In a cute medieval town in Germany, there is a dark and haunted cemetery. The cemetery in Bernkastel-Kues is said to be haunted by a woman in white. And this particular woman in white is also said to be deadly dangerous. 

The Colorful Ghosts at Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle keeps the dramatic events of Scotland’s history as it stands firmly on the castle hill. Just beware of seeing ghosts in all colors, whether it is the Lady in Green, the Pink Ghost Lady or The Woman in Black. 

The History and Hauntings of Jamaica Inn 

In the outskirts of the moors in Cornwall with a dark history of smugglers and gothic romances. The Jamaica Inn is a perfect setting for a british ghost story, and according to the legends, it has many. 

Lady Janet Douglas, Ghost of Glamis Castle

Lady Janet Douglas is said to haunt the Glamis Castle in Scotland after being burned at the stake after being entangled in court politics and being an enemy of the King.  Glamis Castle is said to have inspired one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Macbeth, a play so haunted you are not supposed to say…

The Haunted Road of Bundesstraße 215

The B215 otherwise known as Bundesstraße 215 is a stretch of roads that are haunted in Germany. It has more deadly accidents than other roads in the country according to the stories, and is also haunted by a Woman in White. 

The White Lady of Burg Wolfsegg

In the old gothic castle of Burg Wolfsegg in Germany, there is a local castle legend about a White Lady haunting the place. The ghost is supposedly of one of the Countess living there who was murdered by her husband.  

The Japanese Faceless Ghost Noppera-bō

Walking on a dark and lonely road at night, you encounter a person turned away. When the person turns, they reveal that they have no face. This is the faceless ghost from Japan out to scare their victims known as Noppera-bō.

The Warrior Countess Ghost of Eltz Castle

Few castles capture the European medieval feeling as Eltz Castle does. The long lasting Eltz family has always watched over the place, and even in death, there is an ax wielding countess in full armor, haunting the place. 

The Haunted History of Prince Gong’s Mansion in Beijing

The ghost of a woman i white has been spotted in the haunted Prince Gong’s Mansion in Beijing. It is said it is the ghost of a grieving mother that never recovered after the death of her son. 

The Haunted Halls of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral 

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been a site of intrigue and mystery for centuries— its haunted halls filled with stories that spark the imagination with ghosts on the roof and an ironworker that sold his soul to the Devil.

Wessobrunn Abbey’s Ghosts

This I found, from men, as the foremost wisdom,That neither earth there was, nor sky above;Nor tree, nor hill there was.Nor stars there were; nor shone the sun.Nor moon-light there was, nor the salty sea.Nothing there was: neither end, nor limit.And there was the One Almighty God,The mildest of men; and many were with them,Godly…

The Mystery of the Haunted House on Avenue Frochot

Something strange is lurking in the shadows at Avenue Frochot’s notorious Haunted House in Paris. After a Chambermaid was supposedly killed inside of the house, there have been strange things going on according to the neighbors as well as some of the owners.

Haunting in Hardtkapelle Wielenbach

A haunted chapel known as Hardtkapelle Wielenbach can be found in the darkness of the Bavarian forest, surrounded by black hellhounds and a woman in white. This place is of the more unholy sorts.  Forests in Germany are where the darkness creeps in and where stories about ghosts and ghouls take form.  In this particular…

The Lady in Green Haunting Château de Brissac

The tragic story of Château de Brissac and the murder of Charlotte de Brézé is a haunting one, but not a rare one as it houses the ghost of a woman murdered by her own husband and is forced to remain as a ghost.

The Lost Castle of Hollerwiese

The story of the lost castle of Hollerwiese on Mariahilfberg Hill is still a mystery to this day. It is said that the ghosts of those living in the castle are still seen on the meadow where the castle once stood.  East of the city of Amberg in Bavarian Germany, there is a forest-covered ridge,…

The History and Legends of the Haunted Abbaye De Mortemer

Discover the secrets and legends of Abbaye De Mortemer, an infamous haunted abbey in rural France. Explore its haunting history from Dames Blanches, ghost monks, werewolves and a goblin cat guarding a treasure.

The Buried Alive Ghosts of Château de Trécesson in the Enchanted Forest

Château de Trécesson, the ancient castle in Brittany has more than one ghost haunting the place. Perhaps it’s not too strange to be haunted by the mysterious Dames Blanches when the location of the castle is in an enchanted forest.

The White Lady In Freihung

Stories about white ladies are plentiful in Europe, especially in Germany, and this particular The White Lady In Freihung ended up winning against the U.S Army.  The main town in Freihung has a long history of Bavarian culture and the industry of mining lead. There is also a ghost said to be haunting the quaint…

The Ghost Monks at Lyseklosteret

In the ruins of Lyse Abbey there are rumors about the ghost monks haunting the ruins as well as a white lady roaming the roads around it.  Lyse Abbey or Lyseklosteret is a former cistercian monastery that was built in Os, right outside of Bergen in Norway. There are only ruins of it today, as…

The Hitchhiking Woman in White in Palavas-les-Flots

Explore Palavas-les-Flots, the haunted coastal city of France and learn about its mysterious supernatural phenomena of the ghost of a hitchhiking woman in white.

The Friendly Ghost Octavia at Den Nationale Scene

At Den Nationale Scene theater in Bergen there is a ghost named Octavia that haunts the place. She is said to be a helping ghost, taking care of the staff and helping the actors remember their lines.  There is a rule somewhere that every theatre needs a ghost, even if the building is new or…

Ghost of Nan Tuck Haunting the English Countryside

The Ghost of Nan Tuck is the haunted legend about an accused witch from England still haunting the woods; she, according to legend, was killed by the villagers chasing her down. Now she is haunting the place she was killed on.

Unveiling the Dark History of the Tower of London and its Ghosts 

Uncover the hidden shadows of England’s majestic Tower of London, home to stories of more than one ghost haunting the rooms, the hallways and the prison cells from many dark parts of England’s history.

The Ghosts Of the Haunted Himeji Castle In Japan

Explore the supernatural stories of Japan’s Magnificent Haunted Himeji Fortress and find out why this iconic castle is said to be haunted by both monsters and tragic ghosts.

The Bride Missing her Ring Finger in Venice

Killed because of love, the would be bride now walks in the Castello district of Venice, missing her ring finger and her loved one. 

The Mysterious Ghost Stories of The Haunted Dock Street Theater

The Haunted Dock Street Theater has plenty of spine-tingling ghost stories to tell as AMerica’s first theater? Find out more about the tales, secrets and legends that cloak this historic theater.

The Jayuro Road Ghost

On a big and foggy highway north of Seoul, there is an urban legend of a ghost known as the Jayuro Ghost along the road, looking like she has a pair of sunglasses on in the dark.  The Jayu Motorway, or simply Freedom Road is a big highway in South Korea connecting Seoul to Gyeonggi…

The Legend of Arang

One of the most famous ghost stories in Korea is about the unfortunate Arang. Until she got revenge on her murderer, she kept haunting the entire town in search of the one who could help her find the truth.  Look at me, look at me, look at meAs you look at a flower in the…

The Ghost in Höfði house in Reykjavik

In Reykjavik, Iceland, there is a haunted house called Höfði. According to local legend it is haunted by the ghost of a woman who poisoned herself. 

Exploring the Ghost Stories on top of Paris’ Eiffel Tower

Take a journey through the haunted legends and myths surrounding Paris’ Eiffel Tower, thought to be haunted by the ghosts of a romance gone wrong in the city of love. 

Conn Barracks Ghosts of Nazi Soldiers and Bloody Nurses

In an old nazi soldier camp in Germany called Conn Barracks there are still those thinking they never left. Several American soldiers tell about the ghost of them still haunting the place

The Haunted Babenhausen Kaserne

Ghosts of nazi soldiers and witches haunt this old barracks in Hesse Germany. In the Babenhausen Kaserne there are stories about everything from soldier clad uniforms floating around as well as phone calls from a woman talking backwards. 

The Lady in White in Zitadelle Spandau

An old fortress of protection turned into a prison of a mistress who died and started haunting Zitadelle Spandau where she met her end. And the ghost of the mistress Anna Sydow are said to haunt both the place and the family who caused her death. 

Apollonia Schwartzkopf the Ghost at Bessastadir

No place is free from a haunting on Iceland, not even the official house for the president known as Bessastadir were the ghost of a woman named Apollonia Schwartzkopf haunts the house after maybe have been the victim of poison.

Kuchisake-onna – The Urban Legend of the Slit-Mouthed Woman

In the dimly lit alleys in urban Japan, a woman wearing a mask is terrorizing the children walking home from late school. When she reveals her carved up mouth, it’s over. Kuchisake-onna, or The Slit-Mouthed Woman will get her revenge.

Edinburgh Castle Ghosts and Legends

Witches, dragons and ghosts, Edinburgh castle are said to have it all. The sound of bagpipe and drummers can be heard without anyone playing, and those accused for witchcraft as well as prisoners of wars are said to haunt the old castle.

Haunted Spirits at The Banshee Labyrinth Pub

The metal bar called the Banshee Labyrinth is located in parts of the haunted underground vaults of Edinburgh. And today the place has some haunted stories to tell as well. Everything from ghost children, accused witches, irish folklore creatures and an annoying ghost in the ladies toilet, this pub houses them all.

The Finnish Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle

Buried alive inside the castle walls, the Finnish Maiden immured still haunts this medieval building of Olavinlinna Castle. 

The Ghosts Within the South Bridge Vaults

A paranormal investigator’s dream, the South Bridge Vaults in Edinburgh have been investigated for its hauntings on many occasions and many have left with a feeling of having experienced something paranormal and ghostly in the dark. 

The Ghost Bride at the Devil’s Curve

On a road known as the Devil’s Curve in Colombia, the ghost of a bride has been reported on the road since the 70’s, asking passing cars for a ride. 

The Ghost on Emily’s Bridge

Once a heartbroken girl that didn’t know how to go on to a vengeful ghost. Emily who haunts Emily’s Bridge in Vermont still got claws. 

The Wizard of West Bow and His House of Horrors

In what is now a place of religious worship there once stood a house plagued by demonic and haunted activity. And the legend from The Wizard of West Bow and his horror house in Edinburgh. 

The Skeleton Ghost La Taconuda

Dressed impeccably in a fancy dress and high heels, this vengeful spirit known as La Taconuda haunts the roads and old haciendas of Nicaragua to get revenge on those who took her beauty.

La Descarnada of the Highway

On the highway in El Salvador, be vary of who you stop for along the way. Especially beautiful women that asks for a ride to a nearby place. It might very well be the vengeful spirit of La Descarnada.

Lady of the Lake at Gotts Point in Lake Lowell

Sometimes the sound of someone gasping for air is heard over the deep waters in Lake Lowell, Idaho. Some claim it is the ghost of a girl who drowned at Gotts Point a long time ago that is still trying to get to the shore. 

The Haunted Picture of The Rain Woman 

In the 90s the Ukrainian artist Svetlana Telets painted a strange painting known as The Rain Woman. According to those seeing the painting it makes them feel uneasy as if the woman in the painting is watching them. Today the painting has become known as one of the most haunted paintings out there. 

The River Road Bridge Ghost

In the night at The River Road Bridge in Idaho you can hear the sound of a splash without having dropped anything in the river. Stories about the ghost of a woman that hanged herself from the bridge keeps haunting the place. 

The Legend of La Sayona

On the Venezuelan plains, the vengeful ghost of La Sayona hunts down cheating men that don’t get from it alive. She is cursed to make her revenge on them after she murdered her whole family.

Hauntings at the Idanha Hotel

The Idanha Hotel has a long story of being haunted. And even after it was renovated to apartment buildings, the stories about the misty apparition, the elevator with a will of its own, and whispering voices in the halls still happens in the building. 

The Witches of the Black Diamond Mines

Guarding the old mining community, these ghosts of these two women have been dubbed witches by the locals, feared as well as revered in their lives. Who were The White Witches of the Black Diamond Mines?

Ghosts in the Ann Starrett Mansion

Refusing to leave their home, the ghosts of Ann Starrett mansion still reside in the Victorian house, haunting the place in Port Townsend. 

Fighting The Widow Ghost With Cross Dressing and Erect Penises

When unexplained deaths of seemingly healthy and young men occur around the same time and same place there are many Thai people who believe it is the Widow Ghost who is after their men, and they have their own way of holding the seemingly paranormal death at bay. 

The Lady Nak of Phra Khanong — Thailand’s Famous Ghost Mae Nak

The story of The Lady Nak of Phra Khanong or Mae Nak Phra Khanong is a very popular ghost story in Thailand about a wife waiting for her husband even in her death. 

The Lady in Red of Bang Pakong River

Sitting on the railing in her red dress, the ghost waves her victims closer, urging them to jump to their death. This is the tale of the Lady in Red of Bang Pakong River. 

Ghosts of Canyon Hill Cemetery

The haunted rumors of the haunted cemetery in Caldwell, Idaho includes everything from a female jogger to an old lady. So much so that it even draws paranormal investigators inside the graveyard. 

The Ghost that Designed Iulia Hasdeu Castle

Through the power of spiritualism, the bereaved father built a castle designed by the ghost of his dead daughter. And today, the Iulia Hasdeu Castle still stands as a mysterious and haunted place. 

The Haunted Ghost Street Calle Jaen in Bolivia

In the secluded and mountainous streets in La Paz, Bolivia, the ghosts of the past are still roaming the streets. Both dangerous widows and Bolivian freedom fighters. 

Madam Koi Koi and The School Hauntings in Nigeria

‘Koi Koi’ goes the sound of high heels in the hallways. And this sound is terrifying for students at the schools in Nigeria. Because Madam Koi Koi is after them as she is haunting the schools.

Maidens of Uley

The spirit of the girl so disappointed in her life on earth she can never move on, continue to echo through time together with the Maidens of Uley in Sibir, Russia.

The Haunted Barbie Doll in The Shrine on Pulau Ubin Island

What would you have wanted as an offering after your death? According to this Singaporean legend, this young girl wanted a Barbie doll to appease her spirit in her afterlife. This is the story of the haunted Barbie doll in the shrine.  

The Ghost of La Faraona Haunting the Agua Caliente Hotel

Haunting the iconic Agua Caliente Casino and Hotel in Tijuana, the performer known as La Faraona remains like a ghost from the Golden Age of the Sin City.

Myrtles Plantation and the Ghosts that Remains

Now a quaint Bed and Breakfast, the old Myrtles plantation manor houses more ghosts than living guests. 

Nale Ba – The Bridal Ghost of Bangalore

In the 90s, rural parts of Bangalore in India were haunted by a fear of a ghost walking from door to door. To protect themselves from death, they used to write Nale Ba – come tomorrow. 

Agnes Keith and the Ghost in her House

American author Agnes Keith wrote about a ghost that apparently haunted her house in Malaysia. And continued, long after she moved.

The Mistletoe Bough – The Bride in the Chest

The Legend of the Mistletoe Bough or the Mistletoe Bride is a ghost tale that many big houses claim as their own. Bramshill House is one of them, and the story of the dead bride haunts the already haunted place. 

The Mantelgeist of the Fortress

Because of the cold winter with no food, people starved to death, even inside the castle walls. And ever since then, the ghost of the queens chambermaid still haunts the castle, known as the Mantelgeist.

The Ghost Bridge in the Jungle

Deep in the jungle of Côn Đảo in Vietnam, there is an unfinished bridged called Ma Thiên Lãnh Bridge also called The Ghost Bridge, both because of its dark origin as well as the lingering presence still seen. 

The Haunted Vicarage — Sweden’s most ghostly crowded house

Even the home of the priests can’t keep the ghosts at bay. And in this house, the ghosts outnumber the living. 

The Haunting in Pasir Ris Park 

On the foundation of old land with a lot of history, a new park was built called Pasir Ris Park. But the legends surrounding the mangrove forest followed into the modern day busy Singapore. 

Huggin Molly – The Woman in Black of Alabama

In the small town in Alabama, a big thing is haunting the streets after the town’s children. The scary apparition of Huggin Molly is still haunting the streets.

Chaonei No. 81 — Beijing Horror House

Shadowy figures in the window, chilling entrance during the summer, the old and haunted church in Beijing called Chaonei No. 81, keeps its secrets close to the chest.

The Korean Virgin Ghost

The Korean virgin ghost may be based on the ideals that all a woman needs is a husband, but the anger of these spirits tells of a woman with another purpose. And that is mostly vengeance. 

The Headless Ghost Woman of Bern

Number 54 in Junkerngaasse, Bern might be hiding more than just old history and dust. The legends of this long abandoned house just won’t let go.

The Prisoner of Château de Puymartin

After a husband caught his cheating wife, the punishment for her lasted into the afterlife. 

The Mausoleum of Rufina Cambacérès at Recoleta Cemetery — Buried Alive

Marble mausoleums, famous people and haunted graves with excellent architecture. The city of Buenos Aires got more to offer than tango and good food.

The Haunting of The House of Hohenzollern

The noble family of Hohenzollern of Germany has been haunted for centuries. The White Lady follows them, wherever they go. Who is she? And what does she want with the life of the nobles?

The Hauntings of the Chute de la Dame Blanche

Chute de la Dame Blanche or the White Lady Waterfall is a legend of a grieving bride to be in the midst of the battle of Canada.

Lady of the Lake in Durand Eastman Park in Rochester

The legend of the Lady in the Lake has been around the Durand Eastman Park in the state of New York for centuries, haunting the lakes and park, in search for her daughter – and possible revenge.

The Haunting of The Blue Lady at Verdala Palace

The mysterious legend about the Blue Lady in Verdala Palace from Malta is shrouded in questions. What happened? Who is she? Will she ever find peace?

The Running Lady of Beeford

A ghost haunts the roads of small English village. She is known as the Running Lady and according to legend, known for causing accidents.

Hvítárnes — The Haunted Hut on Iceland

In the desolate wilderness there is a hut. And this hut is haunted. Or should we say, the most haunted hut in all of Iceland.

The Evil Bishop Against the Maiden in Love – The Ghost of Haapsalu Castle

The white lady of Haapsalu castle is one of the most well known ghost stories in Estonia. It tells the story of young love, torn apart by religion and an evil bishop.

Cursed and Haunted Paintings

What is art is perhaps just as difficult as explaining what is a haunting. And haunted art? How can that be? Several paintings have strange occurrences, history and tragedy attached to them. From people dying to people feeling a certain way when looking at the paintings, these are some work of art that are claimed…

La Llorona the Mexican Weeping Woman Ghost

Along the rivers in Mexico a wailing woman wearing white can be see and heard as she comes up drenched from the waters. She is desperately looking for her children she herself drowned. And according to the legends of La Llorona or the wailing woman, you are next.

5 Works With Vampires Before Dracula

A list of works about vampires that were published before Dracula.

5 Horror Movies Based on Books

A list of horror books that inspired some iconic horror movies.

The Grey Lady of Stavern at Hotel Wassilioff

The grey lady of Stavern is a tragic tale, but not a very unique one. She stand together with the rest of the weeping women, filled of grief after being left by a man.

Ghostly Tales of Pembrey Woods in Wales

Within the dark woodlands, Pembrey Woods in Wales are said to hold many ghost stories trapped. Tales of fallen pilots from WW2, drowned sailors lured to the shores as well as mysterious specters, the forest are never quiet and you are never alone.  Shrouded in the mists of time, Pembrey Woods in Carmarthenshire, Wales, unfolds…

The Drummer of Tedworth

The story of the Drummer of Tedworth has often been called the first poltergeist in England that has been reported on in writing and the mystery surrounding it stands to this day.  In March 1661 a man named John Mompesson sued a drummer called William Drury whom he meant made money under false pretenses. Drury…

The Poltergeist of Greyfriars Kirkyard

Tucked away in the Old Town of Edinburgh, the Greyfriars Kirkyard houses even the restless spirits of the locals. Even a poltergeist known as George Mackenzie.

A Ghost Tale Of Two Sisters — The Legend of Janghwa and Hongryeon

The legend of Janghwa and Hongryeon that turned into virgin ghosts, is a classic Korean ghost story that continues to inspire and scare. 

Top Korean Horror TV-Series

The last few years, K-dramas has certainly taken over much of the media the world consume today. And although it is largely remembered from the overly romantic dramas with umbrellas in the rain and watching over people with a cold like they are on their deathbed, some more darker series has caught on. In fact…

The Myth of Oiwa — The Paper Lantern Ghost

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young woman who died. She went on a murderous rampage and she forever haunts the place of Yotsuya. The end.

The Obon Celebration – The Ghost Festival

Light your lanterns and get ready for The Ghost festival in Japan called The Obon Celebration. The festival, also known as Bon festival is a three day long festival each year in the late and hot summer to honor the dead.

Banchō Sarayashiki — the Ghost of Okiku

The tale of Banchō Sarayashiki (番町皿屋敷, The Dish Mansion at Banchō) is a well known Japanese ghost story (kaidan). It was popularized in the kabuki theater tradition, and lives on in popular culture and folklore alike.

Onryō — the Vengeful Japanese Spirit

In many cultures, ghosts are put in different categories. Such is the case with Onryō (怨霊 onryō,) It basically means “vengeful spirit” or “wrathful spirit” in Japanese and is a mythological spirit of vengeance from Japanese folklore. They also have ghosts, called yurei, but these differ in the will of the ghost. As opposed to…

Ghost of Tu-Po — The Hungry Ghost

After the Chinese nobleman Tu Po was betrayed by his own king and fellow nobles, he became a vengeful ghost, or Hungry Ghost as it is known as in Buddhism. Even in his afterlife he sought revenge on those who betrayed him and fought to restore his honor.

The Deacon of Dark River – An Icelandic Ghost Story

Djákninn á Myrká meaning the Deacon of Dark River is an Icelandic folk tale that have been passed down for generations now. It tells the story of the ghost of a man trying to make his girlfriend join him in death. 

The All Saint Day Hauntings at Château de Blandy-les-Tours

Step back in time and visit the historic Château de Blandy-les-Tours which is said to be one of the many haunted castles in France. It is said that the castle is especially busy on All Saint Day were the dead are walking the halls.

The Murder Monk in Franziskaner-Klosterkirche

In the ruins of the Franziskaner-Klosterkirche in Berlin, there is a legend of a murderous monk haunting the place, after he ended up murdering his own son. 

The Ghosts within Haus Fühlingen

Once a beautiful manor in Cologne, Germany, Haus Fühlingen continues to decay and fall into ruins with its dark and bloody past. Although an abandoned building, it is said to be filled up with ghosts.

The Headless Ghost of Reichenstein Castle

Reichenstein Castle is also known as Falkenburg, standing on a mountain spur in the Rhine Valley. For a long time it was under the domain of a long line of robber knights that plundered everything and everyone. And the last of the robber knights are said to haunt the place as a headless ghost.

Casino degli Spiriti — The House of Souls

By the Venetian lagoon there is a house so cursed not even fishermen will fish near it. Many dark legends surround the Casino degli Spiriti, or The House of Souls, from black magic to the ghost of a heartbroken painter.  

The Ghost of Theatre Royal Drury Lane

In one of the oldest theaters there are also famous ghosts for those enjoying the drama of the stage. In Theatre Royal Drury Lane those working there as well as visitors keep reporting on several ghosts, one of them being the well known Man in Grey.  There is not only one ghost haunting the old…

Scary Tales of The Catacombs of Paris 

Explore one of Paris’ most haunted destinations with this tour featuring stories and legends about the Catacombs’ chilling past. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight!

The Bell-Ringer At St. Mark’s Square

At the famous Bell Tower at St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the ghost of a former Bell-Ringer is haunting the place, trying to sound the bells one more time. 

The Redshirt Soldier in Biennale Gardens

A ghost in a red shirt used to haunt the Biennale Gardens in Venice. The former soldier had to uphold his promise to protect his hero, Garibaldi, even in death. 

The Red Man haunting the Jardin Tuileries in Paris

In the beautiful Gardens of Tuileries outside of the Louvre in Paris there is sometimes spotted a Red Man. This is thought to be the ghost of Jean l’Ecorcheur, an assassin to Catherine de Medici who ended up being assassinated himself.

The Ghost in Húrra Pub

In one of the more popular bars in Reykjavík called Húrra, there is a legend about a ghost that is haunting the pub. It is often believed it is the ghost of a young man that was lost at sea. 

The Ghost of Fosco Loredan

At the day of his wife, Elena Grimani’s death anniversary, a the ghost of noble man called Fosco Loredan can be seen carrying his dead wife’s head . The very same head he himself decapitated out of jealousy and had to carry to Rome.

The Eternal Guest at Radisson Blu Hotel

Before it was renovated, the staff working at Radisson Blu Hotel in Bergen kept seeing the same ghostly guest over and over that never checked out. 

The Burning Skeleton in Venice

In Cannaregio district in the city of Venice, there is a burning skeleton of a mean man that is cursed to haunt the city around Campo de l’Abazia. 

The Ghost on the Moor

In a time when suicide was a sin, a man took his own life when he couldn’t have the woman he loved. His tormented soul is said to haunt the moors in Dartmoor in Devon, England were he was buried. 

The Ghost of Little Ottie on Bluff Mountain in the Appalachian Range

It is said that the ghost of Little Ottie is said to haunt the wilderness of the Appalachian Trail after he tragically died on the freezing night on top of Bluff Mountain in Virginia. Hikers tell about the crying help from the little boy that just vanishes on the trail.  Deep in the Appalachian Mountains,…

The Ghost of the Little Girl in Palacio de Linares

The luxurious Palacio de Linares in Madrid is a splendid palace with a dark legend hanging over it. According to the ghost stories about this place there is the ghost of a small girl haunting the place after her parents murdered her to avoid a scandal to their reputation. 

Charleville Castle and the Mystical Ley Lines and Haunting Ghosts

Some castles have all of the classical signs for hauntings. This is the case with the gothic Charleville Castle built on Ley Lines from druid times. On the estate is a cursed tree and ghosts from those that lived and worked at Charleville Castle are still haunting grounds.

Móðir mín í kví, kví — The Icelandic Ghost Haunting the Mother

When collecting folktales from Iceland, they encountered many tales about the ghost of children left by their mothers to die, an útburður, that came back to haunt their mothers. This is what the Icelandic ghost story Móðir mín í kví, kví or Dear Mother in a Pen, Pen is about. 

The Ghosts Children Begging in Bramber

Dressed in rags in the cold Christmas season, the ghost of the children from the haunted Bramber Castle haunts the roads, begging for food as they starved to death on the King’s order. This is the eerie Christmas tale of The Ghosts Children Begging in Bramber. 

The Hauntings The Waldniel Hostert School

At the The Waldniel Hostert School, a former school and Nazi Institute bears a tragic story and the ghosts of so many of the mentally disabled children that were murdered during the War.  Kent School, or as it was known back in the day, The Waldniel Institute was a school with a tragic backstory and…

The haunted History of the Former San Ramón School in Agost

The now abandoned school of San Ramón School in Agost has been left since the 90s and it is believed that it is haunted by its former students, eager to play with those that visits.

The Headless Ghost of the Lady in White at Corfe Castle

Haunted by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, Corfe Castle has been the source of many spine-tingling tales and in the night the light of the Will-o’-the-wisp flicker as the ghost roams the ruins.  

The Ghost Crowds of Leap Castle

In the Leap Castle in Ireland, the ruthless clan O’Carroll left a trail of blood. Many of their victims came back as ghosts, haunting the halls of the castle. As well as a mysterious spirit known as The Elemental, that might have been there since druid times. 

The Ghost Girl on the Curve at Jafre

Right outside of the abandoned town of Jafra in Spain there are tales about a ghost girl haunting the place called the Ghost Girl on the Curve. After she was chased from the house by her father she was never seen again until she started to appear in front of lost hikers, helping them find…

The Story of the Lost Children on Rue Des Chantres

The Lost Children on Rue Des Chantres is still remembered, and sometimes even heard and seen on what is known as the most haunted street in Paris. 

Monts d’Arree Nuclear Reactor and the Gate to Hell

In Monts d’Arree France there is a decommissioned power plant that are called The Gate to Hell, and rumors about a child ghosts with a dark history of devil worshippers haunts the Brennilis Nuclear Power Plant

The Chilling Tales of The Ghosts Of Kehoe House

Ever heard of the haunted Kehoe House? The historic Bed and Breakfast in Savannah is said the house is filled with ghosts and has more than one chilling story, from spectral lights to mysterious whispers.

The Paranormal Activity At The St. Augustine Lighthouse 

Discover the creepy secrets hidden in the shadows of the St. Augustine Lighthouse! Uncover the truth about paranormal activity and ghost stories around this haunted location.

The Child Coffin in the Venetian Lagoon

The bright blue water in the Venetian Lagoon turns gray in the night. In the fog you can hardly see anything. But beware, look out for a small child coffin with four little candles lit on it. It is the hauntings of the young girl who drowned and trying to warn people that she is…

Ghosts of Mary King’s Close

Scratching sounds from the chimney, plague victims left for dead and floating heads, the haunted underground of alleyways known as Mary King’s Close haunts under the city. 

The Possession of Letta the Doll

Described as the ‘doll from hell’, Letta the Doll in Australia is the cause of strange things. But although a scary one, the owner will never part with the possessed doll. 

Yongma Land Abandoned Theme Park

The look of the Yongma Land Abandoned Theme Park has made it a popular place for a photoshoot during the day. But an abandoned place like this also comes with haunting rumors about a little girl that tragically died on one of the rides. 

Hauntings at the Weston State Hospital or the Trans-Allegheny Asylum

Many of the patients spent most of their lives inside of the walls of the old and overcrowded asylum. Some even say that some of the souls will spend the rest of eternity in this old asylum. 

Poveglia Island — The Most Haunted Place in the World

The haunted Island of Poveglia has always been a place for the unwanted. It has been a place for plague victims, a psychiatric hospital and burial ground. Today it’s known for being one of the most haunted places in the world. 

Ruby the Haunted Doll

This porcelain doll named Ruby will give the people playing with her an instant sorrow and sense of sickness, just by holding her. Family legend has it that the doll is haunted by a little girl that died with Ruby in her arms.

The Blind Ghost Girl on the Cliff by the Castelinho de São João do Estoril

On the cliff overlooking the blinking blue ocean of Portugal, a young blind girl fell to her death while playing by the Castelinho de São João do Estoril. She is now forever haunting the place. 

Azzurrina of Romagna

On the night of the solstice, the sound of a little girl is echoes through the old castle. A little girl with blue hair.

The Lost City of Dode

In the heart of the British countryside, the past of the plague, death and history haunts the desecrated church. But amid the mystery of the paranormal and pagan ley lines, the once cursed site has found back to being sacred. 

28th of December – The Original Friday 13th

On the Christian Calendar, apparently the 28th of December is the most unluckiest day on the calendar. The day was remembered as a sort of Friday the 13th. after a massacre of innocent children happened. This is the story of Childermass.

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The Creepy Side of Youtube from Back in the Day

Before the internet became a mix of streaming platform, influencer’s paradise, music streamer, podcast heaven, news broadcaster, gossip channel and a gold mine for those wanting to live of doing crazy stunts or cry into the camera – before all this, it was this weird place of the worlds weirdest home videos and the place…

The Ghost Girl in the Pond at the Manor House in Larvik

An orphan girl is forever confined to a strange country without her family, trying to lure other children to share her faith.

Athcarne Castle and the Ghosts from the Battlefields

Many battles have been fought throughout time close to Athcarne Castle and the surrounding areas. From the ruins of the once grand castle, people claim to see strange silhouettes and hear the sound of the fallen soldiers.  In the picturesque countryside near Duleek in County Meath, Ireland, the ruins of Athcarne Castle looms with lingering…

10 Most Haunted Places in France

A list of ten of the most haunted places in France from enchanted forests, dark châteaus to dark graveyards, the country is filled with ghost stories still haunting from beyond their graves.

Ghostly Encounters at the Sanatorium of Santo Angel de la Guarda

In a former sanatorium turned into a psychiatric hospital, there have been tales about hauntings for years. A culmination of all the tragic souls trapped there is said to be haunting the Sanatorium of Santo Angel de la Guarda’s abandoned building.

The Haunted History of Three Kings Chapel in Goa

Despite no seemingly root in reality as the ghost story is told today, the legends about the three kings that are haunting the Three Kings Chapel in Goa keep being told and they are said to come out at night when no one is supposed to stay. 

The Bloody Hauntings at Aughrim Battlefield

After thousands of people died in the war on the bloody Aughrim Battlefield, it has ever since been rumored the ghosts of the fallen soldiers are still haunting the place. The sounds of soldiers fighting and battlecries can be heard in the darkness in what is known as the Bloody Hollow.  Forget not the field…

10 Most Haunted Places in Hong Kong

Most Haunted Places in Hong Kong goes from dark metro stations, historic buildings as well as victims of war crimes, murders and stuff og legends.

The Haunted Hospital del Tórax de Terassa

The old Hospital for respiratory illnesses in Spain are said to be haunted by the patients that suffered a slow and painful death. The Hospital del Tórax has since been abandoned, but people keep finding strange and disturbing things that maybe should be left in the darkness. 

Bigfoot Sightings in Yosemite National Park

The mystery of the elusive Bigfoot is talked about all the way from south to the north in the USA. This is a couple of stories about Bigfoot’s history and potential sightings inside of Yosemite National Park in California. 

The Curse of Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite

One of the more dangerous places to travel in Yosemite National Park is the Tenaya Canyon where many people have gotten hurt or even died. Many believe that the canyon is cursed after Chief Tenaya and his people got removed from Yosemite and their ancestral land.  

The Cursed Sailor’s Stone in the Devil’s Punch Bowl

In Surrey, England, there is a woodland area by Hindhead Commons called the Devil’s Punch Bowl. It is said the Devil himself created it out of spite and many local legends and superstitions exist. Years later an unknown sailor was brutally murdered there and is believed to be haunting the area. 

The Haunted History of Sierra Sky Ranch in Yosemite

The old Sierra Sky Ranch in the Sierra Nevada Mountains has had many people coming and going. From the tragic death of a farm hand to the victims of terminally ill tuberculosis patients, this historical hotel has some guests that never checked out. 

Drumbeg House and the Haunted Rooms

From the many rooms at Drumbeg House in Ireland, there have been reports about the haunted screams from a woman and other strange occurrences that guests claim have to be of the paranormal sort.  Amid the rugged landscapes of County Donegal, Ireland, Drumbeg House stands as a testament to time, its walls holding secrets and…

10 Most Haunted Places in Beijing

The ghost of executed prisoners, concubines in old palaces and poltergeists in modern buildings, let’s have a look at some of the Most Haunted Places in Beijing.

Hospital of the Five Wounds and the Ghost of the Nun Haunting it

The Hospital of the Five Wounds in Seville, Spain is said to be haunted by both the many victims of the plague as well as a vicious nun called Sister Ursula that was so horrible towards her patients, she is cursed to be stuck in her afterlife as a ghost. 

The Haunted Colors of the Hippie Tree Outside the Asylum

Outside the old Traverse City State Hospital in Michigan, there is an old willow called The Hippie Tree. It is said to be haunted by the former patients from the asylum and possibly a gateway to hell. 

Veiled Spectres in the Waterfalls at Lydford Gorge

By the cascading waterfalls at Lydford Gorge in Dartmoor, England, it is said that the White Lady is haunting the place, ready to save anyone unfortunate enough to almost drown. Right by the ghost at Kitt’s Step can be seen as well, one that didn’t make it.  On the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park in…

The Darkness of Slaughter Falls in Mount Coot-tha Forest

Although found in Sunny Brisbane, Australia, it is said to be a darkness surrounding Slaughter Falls in the Mount Coot-tha Forest. Many violent happenings occurred and many rumors of it being haunted follows. 

Ross Castle and the Tragic Haunting of a Doomed Love

In the castle belonging to the Black Baron, it is said ghosts are haunting both the Ross Castle as well as the lake close to it. According to the legend, it is the ghost of the Baron and his daughter that lingers, both of them filled with regret and tragedy after the daughters doomed love. 

10 Most Haunted Places in China

From modern urban legends to old ghost stories from the ancient buildings and palaces, here is a list of some of From modern urban legends to old ghost stories from the ancient buildings and palaces, here is a list of some of the most haunted places in China.

Haunted Trails and Tales of Ballyboley Forest

When the Gaelic Celts first set their foot on the emerald isle, they brought with them their ancient rites and magic. And in Ballyboley Forest in Antrim in Northern Ireland, it is said that something from this time still lingers within the woods.  By the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB),…

St. Katherine’s Abbey and Hauntings of the Black Hag

In the ruins of an old Abbey in Ireland, the locals claim they can still hear the dying screams of a woman that was buried alive, as well as feel the dark forces from the Black Hag that were practicing dark magic in the St. Katherine’s Abbey.

The Katyn Massacre and Hauntings in the Smolensk Forest

Close to Smolensk in Russia, the Katyn Forest hides horrible war atrocities known as the Katyn Massacre. The horrible smudge on the beautiful forest has made some think that this could be one of the more haunted forests there is.  

The Ghostly Legends of Malahide Castle

Some ghosts have one residential ghost, others have several. This is the case with Malahide Castle in Ireland that houses at least five different ghosts, each with their own tragic story and end. 

The Ghosts of the White Plague Haunting the Alfaguara Sanatorium

In the ruins of Alfaguara Sanatorium, also known as The Berta Hospital in Spain they tried as many sanatoriums did, to cure tuberculosis. It is said the victims of the white plague are still haunting the ground as well as the founder of the hospital.  

The Haunted Aldridge Sawmill Ghost Town in Angelina National Forest

The now deserted ghost town deep inside of the Angelina National Forest in Texas was once a prosperous lumber town. Today the only residents of the Aldridge Sawmill ghost town said to remain are the ghosts of those that ended their life in one of the many freak accidents. The Angelina National Forest in Texas…

Cork District Mental Hospital and its Horrible History

What former asylum doesn’t have a haunted reputation? The Cork District Mental Hospital has gone under many names, but with the same hauntingly horrible reputation where the living conditions, treatments and life of the patients still linger as a dark shadow over the place.

The Lady in White Haunting the Parador Sigüenza Castle

It is said that the former castle is haunted by Doña Blanca de Borbón, a French woman who was married off to the lord of the castle in a miserable marriage for them both. She was assassinated in the end and are said to haunt the halls of Parador Sigüenza Castle

The Haunted Mystique on the Cliffs of Wenlock Edge

From the cliffs rising above the green landscape in Shropshire, England, the Wenlock Edge houses more than one ghost story etched into the limestone of bandits, soldiers and buried treasures.  A limestone escarpment draped in deciduous woodlands in Shropshire in England and holds the secrets of centuries past—the infamous Wenlock Edge. It is an 18…

Coolbawn House and the Lighting Ghost

Once a servant at Coolbawn House in Ireland was struck by lightning when she was standing by one of the windows and died from it. Ever since, she has been haunting the old mansion that today is only decaying ruins. 

The Haunting Tale of the Crashed Pilot by Wawona Hotel

It is said that a plane crashed in Yosemite and the pilot was rushed to Wawona Hotel in the park. Although he was quickly found, he died while waiting for a doctor and now it is said that he is haunting the same place he died. 

The Navarran Prince Haunting the Parador de Olite in Pamplona

In the former Navarra Kingdom in Spain, there is a former castle that is said to be haunted. The Parador de Olite in Pamplona is said to have a portrait of a prince that is said to be haunted. But it is certainly not the only ghost said to haunt the rooms of the hotel. 

The Yosemite Ghost in Grouse Lake

By the crystal clear waters of Grouse Lake, there is allegedly a ghost of a Native American boy who drowned many, many years ago. Now he calls out for help, but don’t be fooled as he supposedly drags those approaching down to the bottom.

Yosemite View Lodge’s Shadow People

In the motel styled lodgings by the Merced River, you are as close to the Yosemite Valley as you can get. And according to the people that have stayed at the Yosemite View Lodge, many tell tales about shadow silhouettes by their beds and strange interactions with the paranormal.

The Dark History and Mysterious Hauntings of Bhangarh Fort

If you’re a fan of ghost stories and haunted places, you might have heard the supernatural tales of Bhangarh Fort. Often deemed to be the most well known haunted place in India, the fort and surrounding village is said to have been cursed to doom.  Bhangarh Fort in the Alwar district in Rajasthan, India is…

The Haunted Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park

A Luxury hotel in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park, the Ahwahnee Hotel has housed many famous guests, and some of the guests have, according to rumors, never really checked out and lingers in the hotel as ghosts.

Ballinagarde House and the Devil that Came to Visit

Ballinagarde House is today only ruins, but once it was a stately home with strange ties to the Limerick Hellfire Club that is steeped in mystery. There is also said that the Devil himself came for a visit. 

The Evil Spirit Po-ho-no of Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite National Park

Hiking up to the beautiful waterfall Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite National Park, you wouldn’t believe it is supposedly haunted by the Native American legend of Po-ho-no that are said to push people off the cliffs. 

Parador of Jaen Luxury Hotel in the Haunted Castillo de Santa Catalina

This haunted Parador of Jaen Luxury Hotel is said to be haunted by more than one ghost. A broken hearted woman haunts the rooms, the ghost of two lovers haunts the ground as well as a fable of a so-called Terrible Lizard man that starved to death haunting the dungeons of the former Castillo de…

The Haunted Dark Entry Forest and the Cursed Dudleytown

You are not allowed to enter the Dark Entry Forest any longer. Inside there is the ghost town of Dudleytown, a town said to be so cursed it didn’t end well for any of the settlers. They turned mad, dead or even taken by the ‘creature of the forest’.  Once this area was sacred ground…

Ghosts of the Taj Mahal Palace — India’s Grandest Hotel

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai is one of the city’s most luxurious places to stay, and even through horrible tragedy and decay, it has always come out on the other side shining. Still, there are some haunted stories echoing through the halls where one of the architects is lingering as a regretful ghost. …

Haunting of the Native Burial Ground in Robinson Woods

After the Native Burial Ground was disturbed in Robinson Woods in Illinois, people have started to notice strange things happening in the woods. Shadow figures and mysterious lights are accompanied by the Tom-tom drum. In Robinson Woods, Illinois, lies a forest preserve with a haunting past that stretches back to the era of the Fort…

Leamaneh Castle and the Ghost of Red Mary

In the 1600s, the red-headed mistress of Leamaneh Castle in Ireland was run with an iron fist. Red Mary and her dark reign still looms over the area and it is said she is haunting the place after her horrible death. 

The Mysteries of The Bennington Triangle on Glastenbury Mountain

People have always feared the wilderness. This is also the case of the area around Glastenbury Mountain where several strange disappearances have made people think that it could be something strange going on in what has been known as The Bennington Triangle.  Deep within the picturesque landscape of Vermont lies a region cloaked in mystery…

El Parador de Cardona Castle Haunted Hotel

In a former castle turned hotel in Catalonia, Spain, it is said that more than one of the rooms are haunted. Most haunted is room 712 where the duke’s daughter died in the tower because of her love for the wrong man. 

Hauntings and Legends from the Pocomoke State Forest

Ghosts of locals from the Pocomoke State forest as well as mysterious balls of light and impossible dark legends, the countless tales from this haunted forest in Maryland keep piling on, making this perhaps one of the most busy as well as haunted forests in America.  Between Snow Hill and Pocomoke City in Maryland, the…

The Haunting of Mumbai’s Tower of Silence

The sky burial method by the Tower of Silence for the Zoroastrian in Mumbai has been up for debate after the vulture population started to decline. There has also been a rise of haunted horror stories in later years circulating online, but just what is supposed to haunt the ancient burial place? Right by the…

The Romantic Ghost Haunting the Castle of Buen Amor

In Salamanca in Spain we find the Castle of Buen Amor or the Castle of Good Love. It used to be the love nest of a Bishop and his mistress, and according to the legend her ghost is haunting the place that now is a hotel perfect for romantic getaways, just as intended. 

The Ghost of Bicycle Larry on Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Trail in Randolph Forest

On a bike path inside of Randolph Forest in Maine, it is said that strange things are heard and seen. The Old Narrow Gauge Volunteer Trail is said to be haunted by strange orbs, sounds and screams as well as the ghost of the local Bicycle Larry after he went missing.  In Randolph, Maine, lies…

The Haunted Torre Salvana in Barcelona from Hell

The so-called Castle of Hell or Torre Salvana outside of Barcelona is a rumored haunted castle. A dark mysterious smoke from nowhere, eerie whispers in the dark and the sighting of a girl with a bullet wound in her forehead, these ruins cast a long shadow.

The Haunted Fairytale of Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe

Thought to be the gate to the fairy world, The Fairy Tree on top of Doon Hill is said to be haunted by the man that tried to reveal the fairy folk’s secrets. Was he just silenced, or was he taken to the other realm? Atop the woodlands on Doon Hill in Aberfoyle, Scotland, a…

Anne Boleyn’s Ghost Haunting the Great Wood at Blickling Estate

It is said that every year, on the anniversary of her death, the ghost of Anne Boleyn returns to her birthplace at Blickling Estate where you can meet her wandering through the haunted Great Woods. English history is woven with tales of love, betrayal, and tragedy, none more poignant than the life and death of…

Behind the Scenes of Bollywood’s Favorite Haunted Location: Mukesh Mills

In an old textile mill, the Bollywood film crews moved into the Mukesh Mills after a devastating fire closed it down. But soon, stories from those filming movies there started telling haunted stories, and how actresses were possessed by something that warned them about staying in the mills.  Bollywood has always had a fascination with…

The Ghostly Duel with Seath More in Rothiemurchus Forest

Up in the wild Scottish Highlands, inside the dark Rothiemurchus Forest it is said that the ghost of the Great Shaw warrior, Seath Mor is ready to challenge everyone passing for a final duel to show your bravery. In the Scottish Highlands close to Aviemore in Inverness-shire, the dark Forest of Rothiemurchus stands as a…

The Haunted Castle Durrow and the Ghosts in the Forest

In the woodlands outside of Castle Durrow in Ireland it is said that the ghost of a highwayman is still guarding his treasure. Inside of the old castle turned hotel, it is said friendly ghosts are haunting. 

The Endless Hauntings of Epping Forest in England

Epping Forest is an ancient forest filled with history and haunting. The big area it takes up houses countless ghosts, legends and paranormal mystery as well as being the dumping ground for murder victims as well as a cozy Sunday picnic spot.  Epping Forest, a sprawling expanse in Essex, England, holds within its ancient boughs…

The Strange Stones in Pokaini Forest Latvia

The Pokaini Forest is an enchanting place found in Latvia, said to hold magical powers. All around the forest you will find piles of stones no one really knows where they come from and it is said that the power of the forest is said to come from these.  Walking along the paths of Pokaini…

The Terrifying Legend of Terra Vera: Bangalore’s Most Haunted House

After the brutal murder on a 75 year old, it is said she is still haunting her old house. Terra Vera is called the most haunted house in Bangalore, and it is said that piano music could be heard as well as a face staring back through the window of the abandoned building.  Bangalore, often…

The Haunted Freetown State Forest and the Bridgewater Triangle

Sometimes you can tell which dark trees are covered in darkness, and the haunting that follows. The Haunted forest of Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts is one example said to be in the mysterious Bridgewater Triangle, where the area seems to have attracted much evil throughout the years and lingers within the trees. Behind the…

The Haunting Legacy of Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle is a haunted building in an equally haunted village. The Lady in White is haunting the castle to this day, and at night when the castle is empty, the electronic visitor counter has counted over a hundred people. 

The Silent Sorrow of the Haunted Aokigahara Forest

Perhaps best known for being Japan’s suicide forest, the haunted Aokigahara forest  has had a long story of monsters and ghost hiding underneath the thick tree roof on the foot of Mount Fuji. Is there really something ancient and mythological lingering within the trees, or is it only the modern tragedy that has taken its…

The Ghosts from El Fuerte de San Cristóbal, the Biggest Prison Escape

In 1938 almost 800 prisoners escaped from El Fuerte de San Cristóbal that was used as a political prison during Franco’s regime. It didn’t go well for most and many died trying and are said to be haunting the place, still trying to escape. 

Inside of Dering Woods Nicknamed the Screaming Woods

Dering Woods in Kent, England holds many ghostly tales. Many ghosts have been seen through the foggy landscape and blood curdling screams of those haunting it are still heard to this day, giving it the charming nickname, the Screaming Woods.  In the idyllic landscape in Kent in England, Dering Woods, also known as “the Screaming…

The Island of the Dolls of the Xochimilco Canals in Mexico

Right outside of Mexico City you will find The Island of the Dolls in the Xochimilco Canals. Thousands of dolls hang in the small forest of the island, and according to the old caretaker of the island, the dolls are all possessed by spirits.  In 2001 Don Julian Santana Barrera was fishing in the Xochimilco…

The Haunting of GP Block in Meerut

The GP Block in Meerut has been abandoned for decades now. Ever since then, people passing by have claimed to have seen something they think must be ghosts. Who are the women in the red sari lingering on the roof? In Meerut lies a street that has become infamous for its paranormal activity. GP Block,…

The Hauntings of Amy Robsart in Wychwood Forest

The Elizabethan mystery behind the death of the noble woman Amy Robsart is still a debate among historians. And legends about her haunting the grounds of Wychwood Forest are still told to this day.   The former royal hunting ground in Oxfordshire, England, Wychwood Forest beckons adventurers with its ancient trees, winding pathways, and an air…

The Haunted Murder Window of Castle Roche

Castle Roche and its reason for it being built has been the tale of legends since the first stone. It is said that the man behind the castle is haunting it, as his wife murdered him their first night in their newly built home. 

Manchac Swamp and the Haunted Louisiana’s Mysterious Waters

In the haunted swamps of Louisiana, Manchac Swamp is said to be the home of the ghost of a voodoo priestess that once destroyed her town with her curses. It is also said that you can hear the howling cries of the Rougarou werewolf at night among the trees. Beyond the vibrant streets and enchanting…

The Magic and Hauntings at The Castle of Trigueros del Valle

In a castle that has turned its fables and legends into its focus point, The Castle of Trigueros del Valle in Spain offers a walkthrough of everything from a Dragons Dungeon to the haunted ghost tower. 

The Texan Hauntings of Cameron Park

Within the hardest of Waco Texas legends, lies some of the softest ghost stories – like with the stories of Cameron Park in Texas, where some of the most famed stories are about the mysterious Witch’es castle to the tragic lovers quarrel.  Deep within the heart of Waco, Texas lies a realm cloaked in mystery…

The Red-Headed Hitchhiker on the Rehoboth-Seekonk Line

The vanishing hitchhiker comes in all shapes and sizes as well as throughout all different religions and cultures. This is also the case with the so-called Red-headed hitchhiker from the Bridgewater Triangle that is said to haunt the Rehoboth-Seekink Line.  Venturing into the heart of the Bridgewater Triangle in New England by Rehoboth Massachusetts, where…

Inside the Haunted Tunnel No. 33 of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Line

Inside of an abandoned Tunnel of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Line in Himachal Pradesh in India it is said the ghost of the engineer that built it is haunting it. But what exactly happened to the ill fated Tunnel No. 33 and the other haunted tunnels on these tracks? Shimla was considered the summer place for…

Spirited Away in the Forbidden Yawata no Yabushirazu

This forest is not only said to be haunted, but also strictly forbidden for humans to enter. The legends claim that if you dare venture into the haunted Yawata no Yabushirazu, a place for the spirits and the gods, you may never return.  Just a short 30-minute journey from the bustling heart of Tokyo lies…

Wicklow Gaol and it’s Haunting Gates of Hell

Through the horrible gates of hell at Wicklow Gaol in Ireland they started to imprison Irish Rebels, but then it evolved to everyone that did something criminal, small or big crimes and the prison was an overcrowded hell for those serving time. Many of these unfortunate criminals are said to haunt the prison to this…

Where Nothing Will Grow: The Devil’s Tramping Ground

In North Carolina you will find The Devil’s Tramping Ground where it is said that the Devil walks at night and because of it, nothing will ever grow there. It is also connected to the story about Croatan and the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. In the depths of the Harper’s Crossroads area in Bear…

Victims from the Spanish Civil War Haunting the Arteaga Castle

The former Arteaga Castle now turned hotel is said to be haunted by the ghosts from the Spanish Civil War that were imprisoned in the fortress and executed. It is said that they are still haunting the fairytale castle that was their prison. 

Haunted Screams from Khairatabad Science College

Forgotten in Hyderabad city in India there is the remains of the Khairatabad Science College. After several mysterious deaths, the abandoned building is thought to be haunted by the forgotten bodies in the biology lab.  With a history dating back to the early 1900s, the now closed down Khairatabad Science College has been the site…

The Ghostly Lovers Haunting the Castle of Pedraza

Spain is known for its many haunted castles with dramatic history mixed together with a classic love story. In the Castle of Pedraza it is said that two lovers are said to wander around the battlements of the castle after the lord got jealous of them and murdered them in cold blood. 

The Djinns of Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb in Mehrauli

Djinns are said to haunt the Mehrauli park in Delhi, and around the mysterious mosque and tomb of Jamali Kamali, there are said to be strange hauntings going on. Who are the Djinns said to roam around the Jamali Kamali Mosque, and what do they want? Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Mehrauli Archaeological…

The Cursed and Haunted Elfin Forest in California

Amidst the haunted rumors about a white witch on the prowl, a native burial ground as well as an old gypsy curse on the land, the sunny Elfin Forest in California holds dark secrets.

St. Michan’s Church Vaults and the Irish Mummies

Deep down in the vaults under the St. Michan’s Church in Ireland, there is a crypt filled with coffins of mummified corpses. Some of prominent families in the local area, and some nameless that are perhaps a millennial year old. 

The Haunted Mysteries of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

In the mysterious Valley of the Kings, among the tombs of Pharaohs and their Queens, it is said that some are still lingering. Visitors claim to have seen a spectral figure on horse as well as the infamous curse of the tomb of Tutankhamun still haunts the empty graves.   The Valley of the Kings in…

The Mad King Haunting The Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón

In a mad King’s last day, he seeks solitude in his Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón to mourn for his beloved wife in peace. It is said that ever since his death, the ghost of King Ferdinand VI of Spain has been haunting the halls of the castle.

Smee by A.M Burrage

Smee is a short story by A.M. Burrage, telling the haunting ghost story of a group of people playing hide and seek in a house were a girl died playing the very same game.

Discover The Haunting Secrets Of Craigdarroch Castle In Canada

Craigdarroch Castle is an iconic landmark in Victoria, Canada steeped in intriguing history and shrouded by eerie tales of hauntings. It is said to be haunted by the Dunsmuir family who built the castle, and people still claim to see the ghosts of them today.  

The Icelandic Ghost Story of The White Cap

The story about the girl and her meeting with a ghost in the graveyard and the white cap she took from it has been retold for centuries in Iceland. 

The Lady in Red at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

In the old classic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver a certain Lady in Red is said to haunt the upper floors of the place she used to go ballroom dancing in the 1940s. Still to this day guests report seeing her in the lobby as well as their rooms and she has even been seen passing through…

The Ghost’s Summons by Ada Buisson

Ada Buisson (26 March 1839 – 27 December 1866) was an English author and novelist remembered today for her ghost stories.

During her short lifetime Buisson published one novel, Put to the Test (1865), Her second novel, A Terrible Wrong: A Novel (1867) and short stories were published after her early death. Various of her writings appeared in Belgravia, a…

The Haunted Qiu Mansion of Shanghai 

The Qiu Mansion in Shanghai is said to be one of the city’s most haunted places. It was owned by the Qiu brothers who mysteriously disappeared and left a haunted house and an unsolved mystery. 

The Haunted Townhouse of 50 Berkeley Square in London

One of the most haunted houses in London was 50 Berkeley Square, which according to the stories had a dangerous ghost that could kill the people staying in the attic. 

Royal Christmas at Haunted Sandringham House

Every year the British Royal family celebrates their Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England. Stories say that the place is particularly haunted during the Christmas season both for the royals and their servants.  

The Imperial Haunting at Yun Shan Fan Dian Hotel

Checking into the Yun Shan Fan Dian Hotel in Chengde, China? According to legend, this is a haunted hotel, and the ghost in question is none else than the former Empress Dowager Cixi. 

HORROR: A TRUE TALE by John Berwick Harwood

Horror: A True Tale is a short story written by John Berwick Harwood in 1861 for Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine and is a perfect example for a classic Christmas Ghost Story from Victorian times.

High Street Ghost House in the Sai Ying Pun Community Complex

On High Street in Hong Kong there is a haunted house with a long history of housing nurses as well as patients that are now haunting the building. 

Oskorsreia – the Wild Hunt in the North

The wild hunt is a supernatural ghost ride in the sky during the dark winter days. In Scandinavia this hunt is called Oskorsreia, often a hunt led by Odin himself that could be dangerous for people to get entangled in. 

Lady Ursula’s Ghost Walk at Madingley Hall on Christmas Eve

Every year on Christmas Eve, the ghost of Lady Ursula is seen walking from Madingley Hall in Cambridge, unable to move on in the afterlife because of her son’s actions. 

The Dangerously Haunted Tuen Mun Road

On the major expressways in Hong Kong, there are rumors that it is ghosts that are causing some of the many car accidents that have happened over the course of the years on the Tuen Mun Road. 

Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell

This is a christmas ghost story by feminist writer Elizabeth Gaskell. The main themes of this story are patriarchal power, aristocratic pride and the repression of women. It is a story of abuse,- physical violence and mental cruelty.

The Ghosts Inside of Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defense

Uncover stories of battles and defenses that shaped Hong Kong’s past at the Museum of Coastal Defence. According to the legends, there are also tales of ghosts of the fallen soldiers, and also the ghost of a dismembered woman wearing white. 

Hauntings at the Penkaet Castle in Scotland

The Penkaet Castle in Scotland has its fair share of hauntings and is the home of not only one ghost, but several with its story of witchcraft, murder and royalty. 

The Philosopher Ghost in Ca’Mocenigo 

In the once glorious palace Ca’Mocenigo in Venice, strange hauntings related to water have been happening since the middle ages. Some claim it is the ghost of Giordano Bruno, a former philosopher that used to reside in the palace. 

The Haunted Dungeon at Rosenkrantz Tower

The Rosenkrantz Tower in Bergen Norway is one of the oldest buildings still standing and was once the house for kings. Today it is used as a museum and perhaps they also have some of the oldest ghosts still lingering in the dungeon. 

Palazzo Ca’Dario – The Cursed Palace in Venice

Along the Grand Canal in Venice there is this gothic palace called Palazzo Ca’Dario. For centuries the owners have met an unfortunate end and today it is most known as the most cursed palace in Venice.

The Cursed Columns at St. Mark’s Square

At St. Mark’s Square in Venice there are two columns placed. And if you believe old folklore you can’t pass between them, or you’ll be cursed. 

Gashadokuro The Japanese Skeleton Spirit

The Gashadokuro means Starving Skeleton and is found in Japanese Folklore. It is a huge skeleton from the spirit of those who did not get a proper burial and are haunting the areas around their unholy graves. If you are unfortunate enough to meet one, beware, they are after your blood and life.

The Haunted Inunaki Village in Japan

The urban legend of Inunaki Village in Japan is about a forgotten village of villagers refusing to conform to the Japanese constitution. They would do everything to protect themselves from the outside world, even killing the ones that trespasses.

The Viking Ghost at Stokksnes Beach

On Stokksnes Beach in Iceland you can sometimes see the ghost of a drowned viking coming up from the ocean to haunt the black beach. 

The Palatine Light and the Ghost Ship Behind it

In the cold night right before the New Years, the light of a ghost ship can be seen outside the shores of Rhode Island known as The Palatine Light. The terrible fate of the wrecked ship still haunts the sea. 

Top Zombie TV-Series

The zombie genre doesn’t seem to die down anytime soon as it keeps coming back with a twist or a different angle and production value. These are some of the Top Zombie TV-Series with zombies from around the world.

Books Written by Ghosts

Ghost writers or ghost novels? These books and the mediums that penned them claim that they were actually written by famous writers. 

Top Japanese Horror Anime Series

Feeling in need for some more horror in your life, but tired of the same live action series? From genuinely scary anime to fun parodies, here are some of the top Japanese Horror Anime Series out there.

The Sunken House at the Bottom of Gardner Lake 

Can a house itself be a ghost? Strange tales have been sung of the sunken house at the bottom of Gardner Lake since it went through the ice so many years ago. And on quiet nights if you really listen, you can sometimes hear the piano of the house play music from underwater. 

Haunted and Unlucky Numbers 

Are there haunted numbers around the world that mean bad luck? Around the world there are different numbers that are connected to bad luck, hauntings and ghosts and death. These are some of haunted and unlucky numbers around the world. 

Ghost Stories of Christmas Hauntings

Christmas Christmas is supposed to be the merry season with joy and light in the darkness. But many places is haunted by ghosts and paranormal activity in during this time. In fact, many of these ghost stories are haunted especially around Christmas. Here are some of the ghost stories that are told during Christmas times.

The Spirits and Ghosts of Yeonpyeong Island

Closer to North Korea than to Seoul, the Yeonpyeong Island has experienced many times the horrors of the war, even in the later years. Legends of the island being hunted are spreading through the locals and visitors alike of the people that have lost their life to it. 

The Colonial Ghosts in Caldwell Cemetery

In the bright summer village of Lake George you find the old Caldwell Cemetery. It holds the tombstones and the ghosts of the place’s bloody and disease ridden past. 

Pagbag — The Filipino Way to Shake Off a Ghost

If you have been to a wake or a funeral in The Philippines, you may not go straight home after so you don’t bring the ghost with you. 

The Haunted H House

Some hauntings are bound to be debunked as soon as there are investigations. This is the case with The Haunted H House, but the true story could have ended so much worse than a ghost haunting. 

The Hangman’s Tunnel in Loja

The terrible leprosy disease destroyed many lives throughout the ages. And in the city of Loja, The Hangman’s Tunnel in Loja, Ecuador is the place for one of the city’s tragic ghost stories. 

Mandy the Haunted Doll

Known as Canada’s most haunted object, the antique doll that follows the museums visitors with her glass eyes and cries in the night.  

The Legend of the Witch Moll Dyer

Frozen to death after being accused of witchcraft, the legend of Moll Dyer keeps haunting Maryland. It is said she placed a curse upon the land and seeks revenge on those that hunted her down. 

Gyeongsan Abandoned Cobalt Mine

What kind of tragedy can be so horrible that it is mostly silenced and forgotten by the world? The massacre of thousands of people that were found in the Gyeongsan Abandoned Cobalt Mine is one of them. But although often ignored and not talked about in the later years, the haunting rumors of ghosts from…

Top Found Footage and Mockumentaries Horror Movies

Some movies were made to make fun of overly serious documentaries, some were made under the disguise as a documentary to make the story more believable. This is a list of some of the best horror movies made in a found footage or a mockumentary style.

The Mannequins Haunting the John Lawson House 

Sitting on the porch outside the historic John Lawson House, three mannequins sat on the porch for over a decade. No one really knew who lived there, or why the mannequins were there. And no one really saw when or if someone came and moved the mannequins’ positions, clothes and wigs. 

The Story that Inspired The Hound of the Baskervilles

Did you know that the famous Arthur Conan Doyle book about Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles was based on a true legend? The legend about the evil Squire Richard Cabell and his hounds are still haunting the moors in Devon.

The Legend of the Platte River Ship of Death

A legend of the Ship of Death that foreshadows death and acts as an omen to those that sees the phantom ship has been told for a while along the Platte River in Wyoming. What is this ship that warns about your loved ones dying?

The Haunting on Jeju Island

After terrible tragedies, stories of ghosts often linger hauntingly at the same place. This is the case of Jeju Island, a place that experienced a horrible massacre the place is still recovering from. 

Earnestine & Hazel’s Haunted Bar in Memphis

Although renewed as an art district in downtown Memphis, the buildings on South Main like Earnestine & Hazel’s Bar hold old history within its walls as well as hauntings of their ghosts. 

The Pirate Haunting Burgh Island

Treasures hidden in the caves, a restless ghost of a pirate and an endless murder mystery location: The Burgh Island is continuing to serve as a place of mystery to the visitors.

Yeongdeok Haunted House

Named one of the most haunted houses in South Korea, this house has attracted its fair share of ghost tourists. But is the Yeongdeok Haunted House really haunted by the death of Korean soldiers during the war, or is it simply the decaying look of the house that made the legend?

The Cursed Merchants at Campo dei Mori

In the square of Campo dei Mori in Venice there are three stone statues placed in the. Legend has it that the three brother merchants were cursed and turned to stone, together with their camel. 

The Ghost Bride – The Book and the Real Ghost Marriage

Ghost Marriage is not something we only read about in fictional books and watch in horror movies. Sometimes the fiction is inspired by the truth, like with the Malaysian book, ‘The Ghost Bride’ from 2013.

Ghost Marriage — The Chinese Way to Marry the Dead

In China there was a tradition of ghost marriage where the family of the dead arrange a marriage from beyond the grave, and there are still cases where the old tradition is not quite dead. 

Georgiana Houghton and her Spirit Drawings in Watercolor

From beyond the veil, some mediums claimed that ghosts and spirits guided them to paint and draw. One of them was Georgiana Houghton and her spirit drawings.

The Haunted Restaurant of Neulbom Garden 

Put on the lists of most haunted places of South Korea, the once abandoned building of Neulbom Garden Restaurant, saw its fair share of ghosts.

The Cemetery for the Nameless

In an old cemetery in Vienna for the victims of the Donau river, these nameless dead ones rest in one of the most haunted places in Friedhof der Namenlosen. 

The Chaleur Phantom – The Burning Ghost Ship in Chaleur Bay

Ghost light over the Chaleur Bay in Quebec has spurned many ghost stories about a burning ship that still haunts the water. From Portugues enslavers to indigenous curses, the Chaleur Phantom covers it all.

Baron Falkenberg that were Cursed to Sail the Sea for 600 Years

It the cold North Sea, there is a ghost ship where the crew plays for your soul with dice. That is what happened to Baron Falkenberg. 

The Ghost Ship SS Valencia

Rowing in the lifeboats of the wrecked ship SS Valencia, the skeleton remains of the passengers that died are doomed to row the sea for eternity. 

The Caleuche – The Chilean Ghost Ship

Outside the shores of Chile, there a tales of a ghost ship that will take you away if it gets you to make you one of their crew. Could you join to sail the sea forever with The Caleuche?

The Accursed Mountains of Albania

The mysterious mountains in Albania is a place known for its myths and legends. Strange tales are told of this place and has been named The Accursed Mountains. 

The Joelma Building and the Ghosts of the 13 Souls

In the 70s, a deadly fire broke out at the Joelma Building in São Paulo, Brasil, killing many people. Later, the building is reported haunted, and the ghosts of the victims are crying for help from beyond the grave.

O-shizu, Hitobashira — The Human Sacrifice of Maruoka Castle

Chosen as Hitobashira, a human sacrifice to ensure the construction of Maruoka Castle, O-shizu were promised a bright future for her children. But when the promise were not honoured, her ghost came back to haunt the castle grounds.

Hoia Baciu — The Haunted Forest of Transylvania

This haunted forest with its eerily coiled trees and whispers of local legends reminds us all that Transylvania is not only haunted by the legend of Dracula and vampires. Take a walk in the Hoia Baciu.

The Ghosts From Security Prison 21 in Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Cambodia is a land with a lot of hauntings. One of them being in the old prison known as Tuol Sleng or Security Prison 21 where almost 20 000 people were tortured and killed during the Cambodian Genocide. And even today, the building is known for its ghosts.

A Haunting in Malaysia — Kinarut Mansion  

Malayan ghost lore is deep and it is ancient. And something leaves more questions than answers. Such is the case of the mysterious Kinarut mansion in Sabah and what became of it. 

Okiku — The Haunted Doll of Hokkaido

The Okiku Doll, is a legend of a haunted doll from Japan were the hair of the doll is said to grow and is preserved in a temple looked after by monks. 

The Westerfeld House — The House of The Occult

All that jazz and rock’n roll with witchcraft and satanic rituals clearly took its toll on the Victorian house. But is it still a hint of paranormal presence lingering there? Or has the restoration brought it back to its original sweet glory?

Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital

Arguably the most famous haunted place in South Korea is the Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital. When it was still standing it attracted a lot of ghost hunters, curious tourists and urban explorers. What was it behind the place that drew all these people?

Fatima’s Harp — A Christmas Haunting

Through the halls of Stubley Hall, a Saracen love song haunts the place with the sound of the harp.

The Highwayman Robbed of his Life

Now a peaceful place for a road trip, it was once a hot spot for highwaymen and a dangerous place to travel. Sometimes, it was also dangerous for the robbers. 

A Royal Haunting at Christmas

Every Christmas, the royal ghost of Anne Boleyn is said to visit her childhood home as a spirit.

Top American Horror TV-Series

American really have a broad selection of horror to choose from: whether it be vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches and ghosts, they got you covered. They also have just the right amount of horror fear for your choosing, either like a small jump scare here and there or full fledge hide behind the pillow from it…

The Black Ghost Cat of War

In 1941 a fighter plane crashed in a field in the English countryside. The pilots died, but a mysterious black cat lingered. 

Top British Horror TV-Series

British TV has given us countless of ghostly figures running down the grand stairwells of the manors and castles in long dresses and dark hallways. It has also given us some of the most funny parodies on the horror genre as well. This is a compilation of some of the more horroresque British TV-Series. Dracula…

Top Free Horror Stories In The Public Domain To Read For Halloween

After a certain time, a piece of art is suddenly the property of the entire world to do as they will. And some of the great horror classic is already in the public domain, ready to be read this instant.

Makeup and Ghost Stories

The trend of “Get Ready With Me” Youtube videos has been extremely popular the last years. Even celebrities through well established fashion magazines are doing it, but it all started on Youtube with independent creators. The Youtubers would go through their morning of make-up routine while telling a story, everything from what I did this…

Halloween Traditions Across the World

In this wide world we have countless customs, holidays and traditions. But the tradition of honoring, and at times, fearing the dead around the dark autumn time, seems to be something we do in all corners of the earth.

Top European Horror TV-Series

From the spooky alps to the cold Swedish forests, the European horror TV-series is slowly taking its space among the detectives and social realism drama series. Although the formula of a person coming back to a small village is massively prominent, it’s like the European TV community is coming back to its root, with Europe…

Minxiong Ghost Mansion

Minxiong haunted house, otherwise known as the Liu Mansion is located In the Taiwanese countryside and the old baroque mansion left abandoned and decayed by weather and time. And after being abandoned by the owners, rumours of ghosts started to be told and the mansion is one of the well known haunted places around.

Ghost of the Cathedral — The Bloody Monk in Nidarosdomen

From medieval times, history and bloody memories lingers in one of the only and longest standing cathedrals in Norway.

Ghosts of the Tsunami

The tsunami disaster in 2011 left large parts of Japan in ruins. And some of the people never being found, are still trying to reach home it seems.

Fisher’s Ghost Haunting Campbelltown

In a desolated place in Australia, the ghost of the farmer is appearing to the local community, trying to ask for help.

Christmas Re-union by Andrew Caldecott

Christmas Re-union is a short story found in the collection NOT EXACTLY GHOSTS by Andrew Caldecott, upholding the old tradition of christmas ghost stories. Published in 1947

‘Wholesome’ X-Mas Movies – Have a Happy Horror Christmas

A collection of Christmas movies for the horror enthusiast.

Between the Lights by E.F Benson

Between the Lights is a short horror story published in 1912. Between the Lights is a part of a short story collection “The Room in the Tower and Other Stories” also published in 1912.

Cursed Books and Manuscripts

Supposedly cursed manuscripts and books.

A Strange Christmas Game by Charlotte Riddell

A ghostly card game? During Christmas times? Yes! Charlotte Riddel was a well known writer of her Victorian times, at least, her stories was as she published them under a mans name. Published in 1863.

The Dark Christmas Episodes From TV-Series

The big list of Christmas specials in horror and supernatural shows.

The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood

The Kit-Bag by Author: Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) This is from “Pall Mall Magazine”, December 1908.

Horror Books to Look Forward to in the Winter

Here are some of the books for the winter we are looking forward to.

Botan Dōrō – Tales of the Peony Lantern

The Botan Dōrō or Tales of the Peony Lantern is a ghost story told since the Ming dynasty in China to today. Most popular through the Kaidan theater plays, it is now one of Japan’s most well known ghost stories.

Horror Movies Based on Books Part 2

Part two of the list of horror movies that are based on books.

Loftus Hall – Ireland’s most haunted

A little aside from the shore, from the village and from people, a Hall stands. Weathered, sure, but still in all its glory a moldy, ancient place inhabits. Ireland’s most haunted place stands alone in the austere and rather bleak landscape.

The 2020 Halloween Costume Award Show

A look at the popular Halloween costume of the Plague Doctor for 2020 Halloween.

Games to Play in the Dark: Part 2

This is a list of games that have been played for a long time, or new. Some are old in its new form. Many of these games are best played in the dark in the middle of the night, far from any other sounds. Some you are tired of, as we do with old games,…

Anime Horror Anthology Series

If you are tired of watching the reruns and reboots of the Halloween movies, take a look at what that has been coming out from Japan the last decade. Some are considered classics, some are fairly new, they should all help you get that tingly feeling of a scare. Here are five anime horror anthology…

The Anson Lights Highway Ghost

In the quiet Texan town of Anson, a local legend has taken form after small lights no one could explain appeared. Is it the lantern of a ghost or is the Anson lights simply the lights from the cars on the highway?

Witching Hour – 5 Books About Witches

A Reading list of works containing witches.

Count Magnus by M. R. James

A traveler in Sweden stumbles upon the history of a mysterious and ominous figure, Count Magnus. Written by M.R James and published in 1904.

The Greenbrier Ghost that Went to Court

The Greenbrier Ghost the supposed ghost of Zona that returned from the dead to testify that she was in fact killed by her husband and wanted to see him jail.

5 Vampire Movies Twisting the Genre

Five movies about #vampires that made their own twist on the vampire lore and its meaning. This is a list of five vampire movie, telling all very different parts about the human experience and the life and desires we have. #horror #paranormal

The Malcanis Guarding the Fortress

In Akershus Fortress in Oslo, Norway, there are rumours about something strange haunting the former castle. There is a legend of a ghost of a dog haunting the place, called the Malcanis, or Evil Dog as it means.

Horror Books to Look Forward to in the Fall

The fall is perfect for some new horror. But it is also when the publishing houses are flooding the marked with books from all genre. And those writing horror might fall a bit behind because of this. But don’t despair. We at Moonmausoleum have found some great-looking titles we are really looking forward to hit…

5 Books About Monsters and their Legends

A list of some books about monsters and creatures.

The Hauntings of Eastern State Penitentiary

If there is one place a haunting is taking place, it is prisons. So much regret, vengeance and the hunt for justice and despair is echoing through the walls.

Top 5 Paranormal Resource Sites

Some of our most favorite sources for the weird and paranormal.

Dracula and Ghost Nuns in Whitby Abbey

The gothic haunting of the small town of Whitby is said to be by the old Whitby Abbey were the ghost of a nun is haunting the ruins. Whitby was also a place Bram Stoker used for a setting for Dracula’s arrival to England.

Dead Men Walking in Old Provost in Grahamstown

In Grahamstown, South Africa there is a ghost story about a convict haunting the place where he was hanged. His ghost can forever seen walking the last walk he ever did on the way to the gallows, still bitter about receiving the death penalty.

5 Haunted Attractions to Visit

A list of five haunted attraction you can visit as a tourist.

The Lingering Presence of a Nazi Ghost at Skaugum

The lingering presence of a high ranking Nazi leader is still hiding and wandering in the bunkers used in the war.

An Introduction to the Horror Classics

An introduction to some of the defining horror classics and how it is still defining us to this day.

The Red Barn Murder and the Ghost in the Dreams

The murder of Maria Marten, a case called The Red Barn Murder got a lot of media coverage in England because of the strange circumstances. The murder was allegedly solved by the appearance of the ghost of the victim, haunting people’s dreams.

The Horror Summer Movie List

A list of horror movies, perfect for summer season.

Best Horror Summer Books For the Beach

A list of the Best Horror Summer Books For the Beach.

Ju-On: Origins – a Look at the Truth Behind “the Grudge”

The new Netflix TV-series Ju-On: Origins gives a new spin on the franchise. From going from classical jump-scares to an actual social commentary installment.

The Ghost of Leirubakki – An Icelandic Ghost Story

In the cold and desolated coast of Iceland, a ship wrecked crew is trying to find the way back home.

Horror Reading List We Look Forward To

A list of horror books coming soon that we look forward to.

Huaka’i Pō – The Night Marchers of Hawaii

When the moon peak out after the long and sunny days in Hawaii, there are things to beware in the dark like the Huaka’i Pō. The Hawaiian Night Marchers is legend told for a long time, and will continue to be so.

Five Murder Ballads

What does the Appalachian range, the Scottish Highland, the Scandinavian mountains and Nick Cave have in common? Filled of the sub genre murder ballads. A strange phenomenon we don’t hear much in songs anymore. Often a man killing his girlfriend or a mother killing her children, these bone chilling songs have lasted centuries, growing and…

Bærums Verk — Most Haunted Village in Norway

In an old iron foundry settlement, the once upon the time leader cannot find any rest in death.