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The Haunted Ancient City of Nan Madol Floating in the Pacific Ocean

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The once grand seat for the chiefs of the Pohnpei in Micronesia, is now abandoned and feared. The floating city of Nan Madol is thought to be haunted by spirits and locals believe you will die if you spend the night there. 

In the heart of the vast Pacific Ocean lies the enigmatic island of Pohnpei, part of Micronesia, home to one of the most mysterious and haunting places on Earth: Nan Madol also used to be called “Reef of Heaven”. This ancient city, built upon a series of artificial islets connected by a network of canals, has long been shrouded in legends and whispered tales of the supernatural.

The place has inspired many and is even said to have been the inspiration of H.P Lovecraft’s city of R’lyeh from his Cthulhu Mythos.

The city found on Temwen  and Pohnpei Island was called the Eighth Wonder of the World when the European explorer came across it and was compared to the lost island of Atlantis and many thought it was the lost continent of Lemuria and Mu. It used to be near impossible to get to because of how remote it was, but now, people are starting to research more about this strange place. 

Nan Madol and the Haunting: The ruins of the ancient and supposed haunted city of Nan Madol in Pohnpei from 2001 with its canals by the ruins along the canal. // Source: Flickr

The Legend of its Creation

Research says that human activity can date back to the first or second century, but the megalith structures were built in the 12th and 13th. There are no written records at the Pohnpeians operated without one, so there is no recorded history that tells us exactly how the city came about.

It is uncertain how the giant stone foundation of Nan Madol came about, but the local legend is that they were flown in by the use of black magic or that it was giants that placed the rocks there. What we do know that the black rocks is around 750 000 metric tons and was more work than with the Egyptian pyramids according to some reports.

The Mystery of the Rocks: One of the enduring mysteries they haven’t quite been able to figure out how to get there. Local lore say it was giants that brought them, or that the founding fathers of the city brought the rocks back to the city on dragons. // Source: Flickr

According to local lore, Nan Madol was not constructed by mortal hands, but rather by sorcery. There once came two twins from the mythical Western Katau or Kanamwayso that came in a large canoe in search for a place to build an altar. 

The island was inhabitable, so the twin brothers, Olishipa and Olosohpa were sorcerers. They started to worship, Nahnisohn Sapw, the goddess of agriculture they wanted to build the altar in honor of. They then brought the basalt rock back to the island on the back of a flying dragon and then created the Saudeleur dynasty.

It is said that the dynasty was destroyed when Isokelekel invaded and moved in. But the lack of food and being so remote made his ancestors leave, eventually leaving the city to be reclaimed by the lagoon and its palms.

The City of Nan Madol

In the middle of nowhere, one might wonder why such a grand city was built here. Some of the walls are over 25 feet tall and 17 feet thick and the ruins are spread across 92 artificial islands. Nan Madol was the capital of the Saudeleur Dynasty until 1628, which consisted of a series of artificially constructed islets off Temwen’s southern coast. The ruins include tombs, baths, and temples and was clearly meant for the elite of Polynesia with the city itself perhaps not inhabited by more than a thousand at most.

As with most of the abandoned cities, the question remains: Why? The eventual fate of the Nan Madol civilization remains a haunting mystery for many to say for sure. Theories range from natural disasters to the island being engulfed by the encroaching sea, leaving its advanced society lost to time.

The name Nam Madol means “the space between”, something researchers remain unsure of its root. Perhaps more accurate is the translation “within the intervals” and refers to the canals the ruins are built upon. Worse perhaps is that people often also call it “ghost city” and that the local Pohnpei people refuse to get near it as it is said to be extremely haunted.

Haunted Rumors in the City

As Nan Madol rose from the ocean, so too did stories of its cursed nature. Locals whispered of strange happenings within its crumbling walls – of voices heard in the dead of night, of shadows that moved with a will of their own, and of unsuspecting travelers who vanished without a trace upon entering its labyrinthine passages.

The very foundations of the city is a type of magnetic rock, and when you bring a compass close to them, they spin and spin, losing all sense of direction. 

The locals are said to be terrified of the island because of some strange glowing orbs they claim to have seen there. According to popular superstition, if you spend the night on the island, they will die. 

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Why you might ask, but there are more questions than answers of this place. The island used to be a burial site for the chiefs in the area and was also the location for important religious rituals. So the way the island is both spiritual and religious important goes way back. 

The Haunted Island and City

Many brave souls sought to unravel the mysteries of Nan Madol, only to meet a fate worse than death, like when German governor Berg opened what was believed was Isokelekels tomb on the island. He died of a sunstroke, reinforcing the local superstition about the place.

It is said that Isokelekel saw his reflection in the water and decided to kill himself as he was getting so old. According to one gory legend, he decided to tie his penis off the top of a palm tree. His penis was cut off and he bled to death. After his death it is believed he was buried in a big mortuary on the island and perhaps he himself is haunting the area. 

Even to this day, Nan Madol remains a place of mystery and dread, its secrets locked away beneath the waves, waiting for those foolish enough to seek them out. And as the winds howl through its crumbling ruins and the waters of the Pacific churn with an otherworldly energy, the whispered legends of its creation and the haunted rumors that surround it serve as a chilling reminder of the darkness that lurks within us all.

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The Haunting in Marsh’s Library in Dublin

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Haunting the Marsh’s Library in Dublin is the Archbishop, who is still rummaging through the books on the shelves, in search for a letter that never reached him in his lifetime.

Marsh’s Library is a sanctuary of knowledge, revered as Ireland’s oldest free public library right behind Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. The building is one of the few in Dublin that is still used for its original purpose, and even today you can see the cages they used to lock readers inside to stop them from stealing the precious books. 

Books in Cages: Books once was much more expensive than today, and to prevent theft, the library had these cages for people to sit in and read. It now has over 25,000 rare texts and 300 manuscripts in its collection. Nearly all of these can be accessed online.

Over the years, many famous literary figures like Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, and Bram Stoker have used this library to research their works. 

Bram Stoker, the literary genius behind the iconic 1897 Gothic novel “Dracula,” found inspiration within the library’s walls according to local lore as he spent much of his time in Dublin. As he delved into its literary treasures, he may have unknowingly drawn from the ethereal aura that enveloped Marsh’s Library.

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While its shelves bear the weight of countless times, they also harbor a more spectral presence—the ghost of Archbishop Narcissus Marsh that is said to haunt the library.

Born in 1638 and passing away in 1713, Archbishop Narcissus Marsh, the founder of Marsh’s Library in 1707, left an indelible mark on Dublin’s literary heritage. Yet, even in death, his story took a mysterious turn.

A Niece’s Elopement

Narcissus Marsh, Archbishop of Armagh

The eerie tale begins with the Archbishop’s young niece, whom he had lovingly raised. She fell in love and secretly married the curate of Chapelizod village when she was 19 years old. Instead of telling her uncle, she decided to elope and run away with him. 

Incidentally the Chapelizod Village within Dublin has more than one tragic love story. The etymology of the village indicates an association with Princess Iseult or Isolde from the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde that suffered their own Romeo and Juliette ending. The village derives its name from a chapel consecrated in her honor.

The niece decided to leave behind a cryptic note, concealed within one of the library’s countless volumes where she explained it all and asked her uncle for forgiveness. But she hid the note too well and the Archbishop never found it, something that drove him back from the afterlife in search for the answers he never got.  

The Restless Search in Marsh’s Library

It is said that Archbishop Marsh’s ghost roams the hallowed halls of his beloved library to this very day. His spectral presence is eternally on the hunt for that elusive note, rummaging through the books. In death, as in life, he searches for answers and perhaps a way to reconcile with the past.

It is also said that walking from the first gallery to the second one, you can feel the temperature drop, even on the hottest of days. 

The Ghost of Jonathan Swift

The Archbishop is not the only resident of the Marsh’s Library as a ghost though. Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels for instance is also said to pay the library a haunted visit once in a while as well. 

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Both he and his girlfriend, Stella, are buried next door in the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Esther Johnson as her real name was, could also been his secret wife and is rumoured to have married died some years before him. After she died in 1728, he made death mask of her and him and asked to be buried next to her.

Over a century later they were dug up again and it was hugely controversial. William Wilde who was the father of poet Oscar Wilde joined a team to exhume the bodies for examination in 1835. 

They made casts of both Swift’s and Stella’s skulls as part of the study. Although it was seen as a very unchristian thing to do, the library preserved the skull and the one belonging to Stella is in one of the cages at the back of the library. 

It is said that Swift comes to visit the Marsh’s Library to see Stella, as his skull is still in the cathedral. 

Dublin’s Haunted Treasure

As the moon cast an ethereal glow through the stained glass windows, Archbishop Narcissus Marsh continued his restless search within the hallowed halls of Marsh’s Library. For centuries, he had combed through the shelves, hoping to find the elusive letter from his niece that had evaded him in life and death.

And so, Marsh’s Library remained a sanctuary of knowledge, where the living and the departed coexisted. A place where history, literature, and the supernatural converged, forever preserving the legacy of Dublin’s haunted treasure in the heart of the city.

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Haunting Tales from Fort Laramie National Historic Site

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Several ghosts are said to linger at Fort Laramie in what was the beacon of civilization when Wyoming was a prairie in the wilderness. Soldiers that ended their days in the many wars from this time to a Lady in Green seen riding on her black horse every seven years, the historical site has more than old buildings to offer. 

In southeast Wyoming in Goshen County, Fort Laramie National Historic Site stands as a spectral testament to the bygone era from 1834 when it started as a trading post and diplomatic enclave. The originally known as Fort William was an important trading post in the 19th century originally meant to oversee the fur trade.

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It was then bought by the American Army and was also often used as a stopping place for migrants on the Oregon Trail on their way west for a new home, people going the California Trail for the Gold Rush, The Mormon Trail, armies stationed there for a time or fur traders coming and going. It was not necessarily a place you were meant to stay on for, but it looks like that some of the souls passing through are still lingering here.  

Fort Laramie: In 1815 or 1816, Jacques La Ramee and a small group of fellow trappers settled in the area where Fort Laramie would later be located. He went out alone to trap in 1819 or 1820 and was never seen again. Arapahoe Indians were accused of killing La Ramee and burying his body in a beaver dam. The river was named “Laramie” in his honor, and later settlers used this name for the Laramie Mountains, the fort, and the towns of Laramie, Wyoming and Fort Laramie, Wyoming.

Old Bedlam and it History

Old Bedlam, with its timeworn walls and creaking floorboards, has become a focal point for visitors seeking a glimpse into the spectral mysteries of Fort Laramie. Old Bedlam is Wyoming’s oldest documented buildings from 1849.

Why this building was called Bedlam though is uncertain. In England at this time, Bedlam was a word for insane asylum. This was not an asylum though, but first and foremost office quarters for the bachelors. Although it was really far from everything else and quite isolated. 

The furnishing was sparse and meant to be practical for communal living. Native American artifacts from trading and the oncoming wars were hugely popular though and were often used to decorate with. 

Old Bedlam: Built in 1849, Old Bedlam is the oldest standing building in Wyoming. It got its name from the days when it was home to boisterous bachelor soldiers at the fort. It is also said to be one of the more haunted places on the historic site.

The Haunting of Old Bedlam

Numerous reports have surfaced of encounters with an apparition clad in the regalia of a cavalry officer, who silently roams throughout the building. Companies of Cavalry has been stationed at Old Bedlam since its time as a Frontier Army Post from 1849 and fought in the Civil War, the Bozeman War and the Great Sioux War. The last soldiers left Fort Laramie in 1890.

Did one of these officers stay behind in his afterlife? Witnesses describe a commanding presence that, despite its ethereal nature, seems to assert authority over the living. The whispered admonishments to “be quiet” echo through the corridors of Old Bedlam, as if the phantom officer is enforcing a long-forgotten order. 

George in The Old Captain’s Quarters Building

Old Bedlam is not the only haunted building though. The old Captain’s Quarters Building from 1870 is also said to be haunted by a ghost. This haunting has reportedly gone on for years, all the way back to when the Fort was in use as a military presence and has been reported on by many former military men.

Strange things like doors opening or the sound of footsteps when no one is coming are said to happen there. There have also been lights inside of the facility, even without electricity. By the staff working there, the spirit has been nicknamed George. 

Other Ghosts Haunting the Fort

The Cavalry Barracks from 1874 that housed hundreds of soldiers at once is also said to be haunted. Early in the morning, when it would have been time for the soldiers to answer the reveille to have been played, you could hear the sound of heavy boots over the boardwalk.

There is also said to be a young man in a raincoat looking to talk to someone even there is no one there. Although not much is known about him, he is considered a ghost. 

Something looking like a surgeon in a blood stained uniform from the U.S Army looks irritated around the area where there once was an old hospital. There is not much left of the hospital but a shell, but it is said that many men died and their bones are still around there.  

A small creek known as Deer Creek is behind the Old Bedlam and jail. It is said to have the ghost of a man throwing rocks into the creek in the early hours. He is said to be unfriendly and should be avoided as well as it is said he is headless. 

Another ghost left alone is the Civil War ghost acting erratically southeast of the fort in a place called Bovee Draw past the visitors center that comes out at midnight. If he was a union or confederate is unknown. 

By the Detention Dam there is a man with a bloody sword said to be standing still, staring into the water around midnight. 

According to reports and staff there are also those that claim to have seen the ghost of Portugee Phillips riding on horseback across the fields. This was a famous rider who brought the news of the Fetterman Attack to Fort Laramie in 1866.

The Lady in Green

There is not only one ghost haunting this historic site. Perhaps more known is the story of the Lady in Green haunting Fort Laramie. This story is from the time when the place was known as Fort John and was a trading post for fur in the 1830s. 

The man in charge was an agen sent out from a fur trading company to live there. He had a beautiful and sophisticated daughter that he brought with him into the wilderness. She was known to be a good rider and liked it out in the wild with the horses. Although she was only meant to stay for a little while in some versions, she begged to stay on in the Wyoming wilderness she grew to like. 

In some versions though, she was the daughter of the owner of Fort Laramie’s Sutler’s Store, a licensed person allowed to sell supplies to the military. 

Although her father feared for her safety because of robbers on the trail, conflicts with the native tribes and a young woman being so far from “civilized” society, he gave in to his strong willed daughter, promising him that she would never leave the compound without an escort and gave many men the task of protecting her as he wasn’t always around. 

The Lady in Green: Said to be one of the more famous ghost stories from Fort Laramie, the Lady in Green is said to haunt the fort and is said to return every seventh year.

One day he was away from his posts, his daughter slipped away and ran from the trading post on a big black horse. Two men tried to reach her, but she was faster and road through the prairie and never returned. 

When the father returned he sought for her everywhere with a search party, but she was never found and what happened to her remained a mystery. Did she have an accident, was she killed or something else? We will never know except that she never stopped riding.

Although she didn’t return back to the trading post alive, she was still sometimes spotted on the prairie close to it seven years after her death allegedly. It is said that her ghost shows herself east of the Fort Laramie and on the Oregon Trail every seven years. 

The next being in 2025 as she was once spotted in 2011, and perhaps also in 2018? In 1976 the Cheyenne Westerners even held a midnight event at the fort as she was supposed to appear that year. They decided to prank their audience by having a man draped in a blanket riding over the grounds. 

When he got off, he told his friends that he would never ever do that again as he claimed he had heard phantom hooves following him. Could it have been the Lady in Green?

She is alone still riding her stallion. She is wearing a long green riding dress and a veiled hat with feathers on. Her dark hair is tucked up under it, holding a jeweled riding whip. 

The Haunted Fort Laramie

For those who dare to step into this historic enclave, the ghostly encounters serve as a poignant reminder that the past, with its tales of triumphs and tragedies, may not always remain confined to the annals of history. In the moonlit shadows of Fort Laramie National Historic Site, the strange things like smelling rosewater and tobacco and the sound of a rider in the night, continue to puzzle those that visits.

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The White Child of Las Hurdes and other Haunted Stories from the Road

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Mysterious ghostly children in the middle of the road, red eyes chasing cars and other ghosts, the roads in Las Hurdes have it all. From a place in Spain that are particularly known for its dark legends and stories, there is especially one stretch of road that people say to avoid. 

Spain is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and ancient culture, but there are also some roads that are said to be haunted. These haunted roads can be incredibly dangerous at night, as many people have reported seeing mysterious hitchhikers and other strange phenomena.

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Driving down these haunted roads can be a frightening experience, as the stories of ghosts and spirits on the highway have been passed down from generation to generation. This article will explore some of the most notorious haunted roads in Spain, as well as the dangers they pose at night.

The Dark Legends of Las Hurdes

Because they do not know that there is a God/neither a world beyond this valley
– Las Batuecas del Duque de Alba, Lope de Vega

Aceitunilla: Classic architecture of Las Hurdes in Aceitunilla town where many of the ghost legends are from. //Source: Herrero Uceda/Wikimedia

Las Hurdes is a well known historical region in Spain and so are their ghost stories and dark legends of this remote place. Las Hurdes bordered with Sierra de Gata to the west, Sierra de Francia to the north and Trasierra/Tierras de Granadilla to the south. It is a relatively high mountain region with low population density landlocked in the Extremadura region on the border to Portugal.

Las Hurdes is a place filled with mystery and has dark legends surrounding it. It’s steeped in the macabre and dark stories that started circulating about the place as a backward and horrible place when a census about the place was written in the 16th century for the first time. 

According to this census, it used to be a remote, poor and isolated place with a horrible stench. The people living there lacked basic hygiene and suffered from birth defects from inbreeding and were barely human far from God in this godforsaken place in the middle of nowhere. 

Because of the remoteness there was little schooling and little church presence and it was said that old superstition prevailed in the area.

Even after all these years, the image of this remote area of Spain has stuck and Las Hurdes, and the entire region really has gotten a more haunted and dark reputation than the rest of sunny Spain.

The Haunted Road in Las Hurdes

There is a stretch of road in this landlocked region between the Hurdana farmhouse of Aceitunilla to Nuñomoral at EX-204. These old farmhouses are iconic for the region with their black roof and gray stone. 

According to the local stories about the place there are tales about the apparitions of women in period clothes with monstrous babies that are crying in the middle of the road. This baby, or babies, described as an unfinished fetus or an in between thing of a child and a fetus, is the most well known haunting of this place. 

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There are also those who claim to have seen the ghost of children coming from the nearby cemeteries close to the road. 

The White Child of Las Hurdes

They call this phenomenon the white child of las Hurdes. It is always seen at night, when it is weeping and crying, but no one has figured out what the white child of las hurdes wants, and no one really knows what it is. 

The first time this phenomena was recorded was in 1870 when ten witnesses saw the thing on the roads. Since then, there have been at least twelve similar stories over the years. 

The child has been described as wearing what looks like an altar boy outfit with a white cloth reaching down to its feet, and there have even been stories where the ghosts have knocked on the nearby farmhouses doors. 

The Dangerous Roads of Las Hurdes

The White Child of Las Hurdes is apparently not the only thing haunting the roads around these parts. There are also those believing to have been chased by some red eye animal.  

So if you find yourself on these roads, beware, this is a haunted place and has been so for years. 

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The Haunted Ludhiana Railway Station and the Ghost the Dedicated Employee

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After a faithful employee died at his station, it is said that the ghost of Subhash is said to be haunting his former workplace at the Ludhiana Railway Station.

Ludhiana Railway Station (लुधियाना जंक्शन रेलवे स्टेशन) is a stop in the Ludhiana district in the northern Indian state, Punjab. It is known for being one of the busiest stations in Punjab, as well as perhaps the cleanest in India. It is an old station from 1864 with 7 platforms. It is also known to be one of the most haunted railway stations in the country. 

Today, the reservation center at the Ludhiana Railway Station where you book your tickets has changed and you can now book train tickets many places because of the notorious long queues. 

Legend has it that a former Computer Reservation System (CRS) officer named Subhash met his untimely demise within the confines of this very room and are said to be haunting the Ludhiana Railway Station. 

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Subhash was known for his unwavering dedication to his job at the ticket counter, and was said to have loved his work with a passion that seems to have lasted, even after death itself. It is believed to have bound his spirit to the Reservation Center long after his passing in 2004 according to most sources.

The Haunting of Ludhiana Railway Station

Whispers of Subhash’s ghostly presence have circulated among the employees for years and people that have worked there speak of sudden drops in temperature, flickering lights, and an overwhelming feeling of being watched by unseen eyes.

People trying to book their tickets have also been tricked by seeing something looking like a human shadow at the ticket counter, although there is no one there. 

But perhaps the most chilling aspect of Subhash’s haunting is the alleged curse that befalls anyone who dares to sit in the very chair where he once worked. According to local lore, those who have attempted to occupy Subhash’s former seat have been met with a series of misfortunes and setbacks, their lives plagued by difficulties and problems.

Despite attempts to cleanse the room of its spectral inhabitant, Subhash’s ghost remains a permanent fixture of the Reservation Center, his presence a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows of the mundane. For those who dare to tread within its haunted confines, the Reservation Center offers a glimpse into a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, and where the past refuses to be forgotten.

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The Drowned Ghosts Under Howrah Bridge in Kolkata

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The Howrah Bridge is a city icon in Kolkata, but it is also said the area is haunted by those dying from falling from it as well as drowning in the river below. And on the steps of the ghats along the river, people claim to have seen the ghosts.

The Howrah Bridge, an architectural marvel spanning the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, stands as a timeless symbol of Kolkata’s rich heritage. Commissioned in 1943 to replace a pontoon bridge, it was renamed Rabindra Setu in honor of the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore in 1965, though it’s still commonly known as the Howrah Bridge. 

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This iconic structure in the city of joy, one of four bridges on the Hooghly River, serves as a vital link between the cities of Howrah and Kolkata, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of daily life in the bustling metropolis were people sit under to relax after a day at work at the ghat steps under the bridge

The Kusti Wrestlers Tell about Ghosts

Underneath The Howrah Bridge there are also wrestlers training  in the three thousand year old tradition of Kusti. Their Kusti akhara, where they practice, is found on a clay pit by the bridge. The dedicated wrestler comes to practice at 4:30 with prayers and exercises as it is not only a sport, but a lifestyle.

These wrestlers have stories to tell as well about the haunting allegedly going on, both under The Howrah Bridge as well as by the different ghats along the river like by the Mullick Ghat and the Zanana Ghat. 

Although a place to relax and enjoy the steady stream of the river popularly called Ganga or Kati-Ganga, the area under The Howrah Bridge is also thought to be haunted by the spirits of the people that lost their lives on the river. Some by accidents, some willing, perhaps even some unwillingly? 

The Howrah Bridge of the Drowned

Some people claim to have witnessed phantom arms reaching out from the dark waters under the bridge as if asking for help, still trying to get out from the river they drowned in. 

There are also stories passed around in the area about seeing a crying woman wearing white robes as she sobs by the river bank. It is said that those approaching the woman, trying to help her or the ghostly arm out of the water, become traumatized or perhaps worse, drown themselves.

Those wandering around the bridge and along the river below also claim to have heard the voices of women crying out and calling out their names in a ghostly tone, although no one is there. 

The Haunted Ghats Along the River

As twilight descends and the cityscape fades into darkness, the bridge’s silent sentinel watches over the Hooghly River, its towering silhouette casting long shadows upon the water below.

Where the Kusti Wrestlers have been training for a long time and where the ghosts keep haunting the river banks under The Howrah Bridge, silently raising their hands just above the dark waters. 

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The Underwater Secrets of The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon

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After a Japanese fleet in Micronesia were sunk in a lagoon, the shipwreck as well as the soldiers that perished known as the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon. A popular diving place, this underwater burial ground have also been rumored to be haunted by the once still remaining in their watery graves. 

Deep beneath the crystal-clear waters of Truk Lagoon lies a haunting secret that has captivated divers and history buffs for decades. The Ghost Fleet, a collection of Japanese naval vessels that were sunk during World War II, has been resting on the ocean floor for over 75 years in the Federated States of Micronesia. 

The eerie silence surrounding the rusted hulls of these once-mighty warships has given rise to a sense of mystery and intrigue that draws adventurers from around the world. For decades it was mostly forgotten in this isolated area and wasn’t really talked about until the 60s. It especially gained popularity as a diving place after the French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau released a film about the place in 1969.

Some divers have claimed that there is no difference between the dive down to the ghost ships and the soldiers watery grave and walking through a cemetery. The place has also been said to be haunted and is often featured on the most haunted places in the world lists. But what is really the story about these haunted rumors? 

Sunken Relics: You can find everything as it was when it first sunk. Whole ships, airplanes, gas masks and even human remains are still at the bottom of the lagoon. Here is a photograph of a gas mask found on the Fujikawa Maru in Chuuk Lagoon in 2011.

The History of Truk Lagoon and the Ghost Fleet

Haunted Lagoon: Now a popular place for diving, the Ghost Fleet in the lagoon is also thought to be haunted by the many souls left at the bottom of the sea during the battle. // Source

Truk Lagoon, also known as Chuuk Lagoon after the 1990s, is a large body of water located in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 miles east of the Philippines. During World War II, Truk Lagoon served as an important Japanese naval base, providing protection for their fleet and serving as a strategic location for launching attacks on Allied forces. 

However, on February 17, 1944, the US launched a surprise attack on the Truk Lagoon, code-named Operation Hailstone that lasted for days. This attack was one of the largest naval assaults of World War II, resulting in the destruction of many Japanese ships and planes, often called the Japan’s Pearl Harbor, and the attack was in partial retaliation for this. The Ghost Fleet, a collection of 32 Japanese naval vessels, as well as 275 aircraft, was sunk during this attack and has remained underwater ever since.

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In addition to the many planes and ships that went under, it is thought that more than 3 000 people went down with them as well. Some of the bodies are still there. 

The Ghost Fleet is a unique piece of history, frozen in time on the ocean floor. The rusted hulls of these ships provide a glimpse into the past, serving as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the men who served on them. The Ghost Fleet has become a popular destination for divers and history buffs alike, who come to explore the wrecks and learn more about the events that took place during World War II.

The Underwater World of Truk Lagoon

The underwater world of Truk Lagoon is a breathtaking sight to behold. Crystal-clear waters reveal a colorful array of marine life, ranging from small fish to larger species such as sharks and rays. The coral reefs that surround the lagoon are home to a variety of sea creatures, including clownfish, angelfish, and eels.

However, it is the Ghost Fleet that draws many divers to Truk Lagoon. The wrecks of these once-mighty warships have become a haven for marine life, providing a unique and fascinating diving experience. Divers can explore the rusted hulls of these ships, swimming through narrow passageways and peering into the dark corners of the vessels. The Ghost Fleet offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a unique opportunity to experience history firsthand.

But there is also the case of this being a literal burial ground, and there are still many bodies still in their watery graves here. Although Japan has done recovery efforts, there are still a few remaining. 

Diving Truk Lagoon and the Haunted Rumors

Diving in Truk Lagoon is a unique and unforgettable experience. The crystal-clear waters provide excellent visibility, allowing divers to see the wrecks of the Ghost Fleet in all their glory. The lagoon is relatively calm, with mild currents and warm temperatures year-round.

Diving in Truk Lagoon requires a certain level of skill and experience, as the wrecks are located at varying depths. Some of the wrecks are shallow, with depths of just 10-20 feet, while others are much deeper, with depths of up to 200 feet. Divers must be certified and have experience with deep diving and wreck diving to explore the Ghost Fleet.

So where do the haunted rumors come in? There are not a ton of reports and evidence supporting these claims, and most of them are by divers just mentioning it in passing. One diver even had a staff member quit his job because of the “ghosts in the sea”. Several of the divers have claimed to have seen or heard stuff they couldn’t explain under the water close to the ghost fleet. Could the watery grave contain actual ghosts?

Have a look at some of the strange sounds the divers have claimed to have heard and thought had to be something paranormal.

As with this clip, it shows what many divers claim to have heard underwater. Like the sound of machine that is running from the shipwreck of Fiji Kawamaru in the engine room where there are still human remains in.  

Or even the sound of engines starting up on the sunken Hoki Maru ship that has a lot of trucks onboard. Some claim to have heard human voices that should not be heard so far under water. 

Haunted Vehicles: One of the many stories told about this place is how it sounds like the engines are going from the cars on the bottom of the sea. Here is a Toyota KB (designated Type 1 in military service) truck in the hold of the Hoki Maru wreck, Truk Lagoon, Micronesia. // Source: Image taken by Clark Anderson/Aquaimages

It is not only the ghost fleet said to be haunted though, as rumor has it, the whole island is. There is especially a cave close to the lagoon area that is said to emit a strange light and where people claim to have been touched on the shoulder, even though no one was there. 

According to some, there are not only tourists claiming to have seen these specters haunting the sea. When you talk to the local dive guides in Chuuk, there is an eerie certainty in their words. They speak of sea ghosts haunting the wrecks – souls of the departed. These spectral beings are even sometimes said to bring illness that the victims need an exorcism for purification. It is said that under the sea by the wreckage exists both malevolent and benevolent spirits, casting a chilling presence over these waters.

Truk Lagoon and the Ghost Fleet

Truk Lagoon and the Ghost Fleet offer a unique and unforgettable diving experience descending through shark infested waters by the reefs down to the underwater burial ground of shipwrecks. 

The wrecks of these once-mighty warships provide a haunting backdrop for underwater exploration, offering a glimpse into a bygone era. But look and listen closely, as it is said that the wrecks are more alive than they should be, as the popular tourist area is also someones final resting place, and for just how many is unknown.

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The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon – Littlegate Publishing 

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The Cursed Lisheen House and the Haunting Egyptian Artifacts

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Inside of the strange Lisheen House, there was once almost a museum of strange artifacts from abroad. When strange things started to happen, they became convinced there was a haunted or even cursed artifact that was behind the poltergeist activity. 

On the Coolera Peninsula of Sligo in Ireland stands the Lisheen House, also known as Seafield Mansion from the 1840s. The peninsula is characterized by a vast network of ancient Megalithic and Neolithic tombs, cairns and ringforts spread out across its landscape.

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The house was constructed by William Phibbs during the Great Famine. In gaelic, Lisheen means “the little fort.” The full place name Lisheenacooravan means “the little fort on the white level plain.” Phibbs was a landlord known for his cruelty and indifference, making his legacy a shadowy one.

Egyptian Artifacts A Curious Collection

By the early 20th century, Owen Phibbs, a descendant of William, transformed Lisheen House into a repository of Egyptian artifacts, including mummies. He was an archeologist as many of the richer men at the time traveled all around the world in search of rare relics. 

Some even claim that he was also a grave robber and treated his tenants cruelly and had them salute him when he drove by in his luxurious carriage. There are even stories that one of the tenants cast a curse on him and his family. 

He was known for kicking out those that couldn’t pay his unfairly high rent and once a widow cast a curse and swore that day would come when the birds of the air would build their nests in the ruins of Seafield House. She also cursed the Phibbs to walk its halls forever after, in this life or the next, until the end of time.

Lisheen House: Today, the house is almost taken back by nature and only its shell remains. The house was thought to be haunted, possible even cursed by poltergeist like activity. There could be because of an alleged curse put on the family there, or something from the strange and foreign artifacts that were brought back. //Source

He came back in 1855 from traveling through Egypt, Syria and further east. When he came back, he returned with many ancient and foreign treasures he put on display in a room he called the museum on the first floor of his house. Exactly what type of relics and their meaning is not known today. Little did he know that this endeavor would awaken malevolent forces within the mansion’s walls.

The Poltergeist Reign

Servants within the mansion bore witness to harrowing occurrences as strange things started to happen from then on. Lisheen House quaked ominously, and objects seemed to hurl themselves against walls. They could hear loud banding on the walls, doors and ceilings and dark figures would wander around.

The presence of a violent poltergeist was undeniable, and fear permeated the once-luxurious abode. People were sure it was something to do with the foreign artifacts.

Haunting Phantoms and Mysterious Coaches

Among the spectral phenomena reported was the ghostly appearance of a horse-drawn coach, its eerie rumble echoing through the night. The phantom vehicle would approach the mansion’s entrance only to vanish into thin air. Despite multiple attempts at exorcism, the paranormal activity persisted.

The haunting became so bad that the family called upon the local Jesuit priest that came to exorcise the place. Every day for several weeks the priest would try to hold masses to rid the house of the poltergeist, but nothing seemed to work.

The Phibbs Exodus from Lisheen House

The Phibbs family, while living in denial of the haunting, could not retain servants due to the mansion’s sinister reputation and the staff quit one by one and no one stayed for long. It was at this point they also changed the name to Lisheen House to try to save what was left of the reputation. But it was already too late. 

In 1938, a sudden decision was made by the family to abandon Lisheen House entirely. Their departure marked the end of an era for the once-stately mansion.

It is often said that it was because of an incident when the haunting became so intense the whole house was shaking, making them believe it was an earthquake and forcing them outside. After this night both the family and the remaining staff fled to never return.

A Mansion in Ruins

Lisheen House, its history veiled in the supernatural, was left to crumble into ruins after the family left in 1938. No one wanted to go back to the house to claim the house or the things inside it. Most of the content was sold. Were it ended up and what happened to the hauntings after remains a mystery. 

Today, it stands cloaked in wild Atlantic ivy, a silent testament to its eerie past on the green field. It looks peaceful today, but is it really? Many have claimed to have seen a coach with four horses, making the claim that the widow’s curse really came true and that the house is haunted until the end of time. 

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The Yosemite Legend of the Watts Valley Wolf Ape

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In the Yosemite National Park in Fresno County, there is a legend about a creature known as Watts Valley Wolf Ape. What is this creature that the locals claim to have seen in the wild as well as close to the urban areas?

At the Sierra Nevada foothills, amidst the rugged terrain of Fresno County, whispers linger of a creature seen over the years—the Watts Valley Wolf Ape. The legend has also called it the Devil Ape or Devil Fang in the past and the legend has been around for at least a century. But according to this legend, it is said that this mysterious creature predates humans on the continent.

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Described as a bizarre amalgamation of ape and wolf, with humanoid features and an eerie countenance, the Watts Valley Wolf Ape prowls the shadows of Yosemite’s outskirts.

Watts Valley: The legend of seeing the Watts Valley Wolf Ape mostly comes from Fresno County at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

The Legend of Watts Valley Wolf Ape

The legend of the Watts Valley Wolf Ape finds its roots in the landscape surrounding the Watts Valley Cemetery especially, where sightings of this enigmatic creature have been reported for generations. Eyewitness accounts describe a creature with the body of a wolf, the face of an ape or baboon, and eerily human-like hands and feet. 

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According to the stories told about Watts Valley Wolf Ape, it looks unwell or with some kind of sickness. Its sickly demeanor and haunting presence have sparked fear and fascination among those who dare to venture into the wilderness. It is said that the Watts Valley Wolf Ape is always coughing and foaming from its mouth.

Native American Lore

But where is the Watts Valley Wolf Ape from? Many speculations exist, and some claim that the Wolf Ape used to co-exist with the Native Americans when they first crossed over to the continent by boat or via the Bering Strait around 30 000 years ago. This was at a time when giant animals still roamed the continent. 

The arrival of humans also marked what has been called a ‘catastrophic decline’ in now-extinct large animals, including camels, horses and mammoths. By the time the Europeans arrived, they found no Ape or large animals, only strange drawings of it. Or if we are to believe some of the witness accounts, some remained.

The Photographer’s Encounter with the Creature

Even esteemed photographer Ansel Adams, renowned for his breathtaking images of Yosemite’s natural beauty, found himself face to face with the Watts Valley Wolf Ape during his visits to the region. According to this story, it seems like there was not only a lonesome animal though, but a whole pack.

According to this story he had to hide in his tent as a pack of them came running. His encounters with packs of these mysterious creatures added fuel to the already blazing fires of speculation surrounding their existence.

Ansel Adams: Born in 1902 in San Francisco, California, Adams developed a deep love for nature from a young age. He was particularly drawn to the rugged landscapes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, which would become a central focus of his work. Adams created iconic images such as “Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico” and “The Tetons and the Snake River,” which have become enduring symbols of the American wilderness. Adams was also an advocate for conservation, using his photography to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the environment for future generations.

Although a renowned photographer with a lot of media presence, this story has not come from the original source though, but through local blogs. So who know what Adams really saw out there?

The Watts Valley Wolf Ape Trashing a School

One of the more unhinged legends about this creature is from that time the Watts Valley Wolf Ape was said to have broken into a school. This was way back in time when the school houses only had one room. It terrorized the students as well as the teacher. The children escaped by climbing onto their desks and into the rafters of the building. The teacher is said to have hidden in a closet.

The Watts Valley Wolf Ape is said to have trashed the school completely, destroying their stuff and eating their lunches before he disappeared into the wild once more. 

The Preacher and Satan’s Pet

Another strange story concerning the Wolf Ape comes from the 1950s. It is said that a preacher shot one that measured at least ten feet long. The preacher then hung it on the walls of his church and claimed that the creature was Satan’s pet. It was hanging there for many weeks until the stench of it became so unbearable he had to rid himself of it. 

He sold it to a traveling freak show and used the money he made to start his own church in San Francisco. His luck ran out fast though and was killed soon after he moved. People started to talk about that there might be a curse of the Wolf Ape as his body was so mutilated after he was killed that it took many months to identify his body.

Modern Sightings of the Watts Valley Wolf Ape

Even today, people keep reporting about seeing strange things lurking around Fresno County. It is usually in the area of Watts Valley and the cemetery there as well as even closer to the urban area. 

On a local Fresno radio station, a chilling tale emerged from two witnesses hunting near Watts Valley Cemetery. They encountered a Wolf Ape emerging from the bushes: a six-foot-long, gray-haired creature with a baboon-like face and uncanny human eyes. 

Its moans and strange cough sent them fleeing, chased relentlessly over hills and pastures. Seeking refuge in the cemetery, they hid behind tombstones as the creature closed in. In a stroke of luck, the uncle tossed cinnamon-flavored gum, distracting the beast long enough for a caretaker to offer them safety. From the sanctuary of the caretaker’s truck, they watched as the creature eventually faded into the night.

Skepticism about its Existence

Despite the allure of these tales, skeptics remain skeptical, dismissing the sightings as nothing more than folklore and superstition. As dusk settles over the foothills of Fresno County and the eerie silence of the wilderness descends, one can’t help but wonder: what secrets lie hidden within the depths of Yosemite’s forests? 

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Cryptozoology Facts – The Watts Valley Wolf Ape is a strange beast that tends to be seen in in Fresno county, California. This creature is often described as having an ape-like face, fully covered in grey hair, but has human-like hands and feet. One of the more odd stories of the Wolf Ape was when it broke into a single room schoolhouse. The creature terrorized the students and teacher who, using their desks, climbed into the rafters of the building to get to safety. The Wolf Ape ripped into everyone’s belongings, eating their lunches, before leaving the building. | Facebook 

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The Ghost Girl Haunting Cuesta de las Doblas

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There is a dangerous curve in the middle of a steep slope in Spain said to be haunted called Cuesta de las Doblas. Several drivers have reported about seeing what appears to be a stranded girl without her car on the roads. But as soon as they see her, she disappears into thin air like a ghost. 

The Haunted road in Spain is a place that is known for its chilling history and unnerving atmosphere. It has become a place where drivers have reported strange occurrences and encounters with the supernatural. This road has a reputation for being one of the most haunted in Spain. It is considered to be so scary that many drivers will avoid it altogether.

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This is the case with a particular bend in Spain that got extra attention in 2022 when the newspaper made a case for the haunted rumors going on there and let the people tell about their experiences, and they came flooding in. 

The Sharp Bend of Cuesta de las Doblas

The 2.3 kilometer long road of A-472 in Andalucia is said to be the road where some of the most serious traffic accidents happened in Spain as well as being one of the most haunted roads in the country. 

The road is down some slopes and suddenly there is a sharp curve that comes too abruptly on many drivers, especially if their speed is too high. 

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There are more than hundreds of deaths that have occurred at the Cuesta de las Doblas between the 568 and 570 kilometers point. The old highway was made in 1937 and has a deadly and bad design on one of the curves and has claimed the lives of more than 100 victims in over 70 accidents. 

The Most Deadliest Collisions on the Road

On April 9, 1937, 16 people died on the Cuesta de las Doblas and in 1961 22 people died when the truck they were all crammed in drove off the curve because of the high speed and ended up in the bottom of the ravine.

One of the big accidents that happened was in 1973 when a bus carrying 49 passengers on June 10th was going to Almonte for Pentecost Monday. It didn’t make the turn and plunged down the ravine, falling over 40 meters that killed 8 of the women.

After this, the point where the bus went off and into the ravine has been known as the Black Point. Because of the many deaths and accidents the place has become a well known place for hauntings and apparitions. 

The Girl on the Curve

But who is it that is haunting the road where so many died? There are more than one ghost story about this stretch of road, but most popular is the story about seeing the ghost girl on the curve. 

A cold and rainy night on November 3rd in 1976, a taxi driver was going towards Sanlucar up the slopes of Cuesta de las Doblas when he saw a girl in a long white dress and blonde hair. The man in the taxi stopped and asked her what she was doing out in the bad weather. She said that she had trouble with her car and asked if she could get a lift. The taxi driver agreed and started driving. 

After they had been driving for a few moments they approached the infamous curve. She asked him if he knew of the curve? The taxi driver said yes. The girl said: That is where I died and disappeared into thin air. 

This is how the urban legend about the ghost most seen on the bend is told. A classical vanishing hitchhiker story as we know it. She is sometimes said to be wearing a white dress, sometimes a red jacket. Sometimes her hair is dark, then it’s blonde. The story has spun several stories and what the original one used to be is now unknown. 

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Mostly the reports talk about seeing a little girl dressed in a red jacket that looks like she is hitchhiking in the late hours right before the dangerous curve. Her age is unsure, but many claim her to be everything from a girl to a woman in her mid 20s.

According to some of the darkest versions of the stories about her, she is said to be one that causes new accidents to make people join her like she died. Some say that she acts as a warning about the dangerous curve ahead. 

A man working for the Guardia Civil was once stationed in Sanclúar la Mayor and was driving down the slopes of Cuesta de las Doblas one night. He suddenly saw a little girl walking along the road barefoot. Both he and his partner looked at each other and had both seen it. 

They turned around the car to check if something had happened, but when they backtracked they saw no one. Even though there are not many places to go but along the curve. When they returned to the barracks they told the sergeant what had happened and he asked at what place it had happened. 

When they told him it was on the curve of the Cuesta de las Doblas, he smiled and said it was a ghost there, but they shouldn’t talk about it out loud. 

The fact that the girl on the curve disappears when the car is passing seems to be a common denominator for this ghost story. After the Guardia Civil officer told his story to the newspaper, another man called Alfonso Castro chimed in and told of a similar incident. 

He was also driving late at night and there were also two in the car when it happened. When they passed the mysterious girl on the Cuesta de las Doblas, the woman in the passenger seat followed the girl with her eyes and shouted that the girl had just disappeared into thin air when they passed her. 

They also stopped and backed up, not 10 seconds had gone by since they saw her. With a flashlight they tried to see her, but found no one. 

Cuesta de las Doblas Today

Even though there are new security measures they didn’t have in the earlier days, Cuesta de las Doblas is still considered to be dangerous to drive on with its three lanes and no hard shoulder. 

But perhaps if you are forgetful when driving on these roads, there will come a ghost and give a warning before you as well share her fate. Or in worst case scenario, she will cause the accident so you will join her in her road trip going on forever.

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