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Tales of Ghosts and Monsters at Scattery Island

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Scattery Island has many legends about it. There are dangerous sea monsters, healing waters and ghosts from the monks and priests that lived in the monasteries there. 

Off the coast of Kilrush in County Clare, nestled amidst the tumultuous waves of the Atlantic Ocean, lies Scattery Island. This idyllic isle that is called Inis Cathaigh in Irish, conceals secrets that echo through the annals of time, from tales of sea monsters to ancient legends of saints and spectral apparitions that gave name to this mystical island. 

The Monstrous Cathach

Before the dawn of the sixth century, Scattery Island was a place shrouded in fear, as its inhabitants lived under the ominous shadow of a sea monster known as the Cathach. This malevolent creature, a Peist of unimaginable dread, terrorized the islanders. 

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Legend tells of a divine intervention by Saint Senan, a holy figure who would change the destiny of Scattery Island. According to the ancient tales, Saint Senan received a celestial visitation from the Archangel Michael. This heavenly messenger bestowed upon him the knowledge and power to banish the wicked Cathach from the island.

Sea Serpent: At Scattery Island there is stories about a vicious sea serpent that plagued the area for a long time. Pictured is a sea serpent from Olaus Magnus’ book Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus (History of the Northern Peoples, Rome, 1555).

Saint Senan confronted the Cathach, invoking the name of the Holy Trinity. He commanded the malevolent creature to depart from the island, never to return. The powers of divine intervention prevailed, and the Cathach was banished from Scattery Island, cast into the depths of the Black Lake in County Mayo.

Monasteries and a Healing Well

Saint Senan’s divine presence left an indelible mark on Scattery Island. He founded monasteries that thrived through the ages, bearing witness to his miraculous deeds. To this day, a visit to the grave of Saint Senan is believed to possess the power of healing, where the faithful seek solace and renewal.

There was a rule that no woman should ever set foot upon the grounds. There are also legends about miracles and magical water that could cure anything in the Holy Well. Even Saint Senan’s grave on the site is said to have healing powers to those that visited it. 

Over the years, vikings attacked and the monasteries were abandoned during Elizabeth I’st reign, leaving it empty, except from ghosts. 

A Fisherman’s Haunting Tale

It has always been a place of mystery, even without the tales of the sea serpent. When the Captains of the Shannons and their families inhabited the island again in the 1800s, they were the only people in the area that were somewhat spared from the Famine, and because of this, many thought there had to be something special about the place. 

Scattery Island: //Source: Matthew Petroff/Flickr

It is also thought to be a haunted place, something we are told about in the legend where a fisherman sought refuge on the island in a storm in the 19th century. 

He entered the ruins of an ancient church to offer his prayers, seeking divine protection from the fury of the storm. As he knelt in solemn devotion and closed his eyes, an eerie transformation occurred. The air seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly presence as the disembodied voices of monks and priests filled the hallowed space. Oblivious to the fisherman’s presence, they celebrated mass at the altar, a spectral congregation from a distant time.

The fisherman’s heart raced with terror, realizing that he had unwittingly stumbled upon a supernatural realm. Overwhelmed, he closed his eyes once more and fervently prayed for their departure. When he dared to open his eyes again, the ghostly apparitions had vanished into the ethereal mist, leaving behind an island steeped in history and haunting mysteries.

Scattery Island Enigmatic Legacy

Scattery Island, a place where sea monsters met their match in a saint’s unwavering faith, and where the echoes of ancient monks’ chants linger in the air, stands as a testament to Ireland’s rich tapestry of history, myth, and the supernatural. 

The last person living on the island moved in the 1970s, and churches, monasteries and even a castle were left in the ghost town. The enigmatic island beckons the curious to explore its haunted shores, where the past and the spectral converge in a realm of haunting beauty and timeless wonder.

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Ghosts Haunting The Castle of Loarre in Spain

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The Castle of Loarre has more than one ghost. Perhaps you can spot the ghost of the abbess said to haunt the place, or perhaps of the traitor Count Don Julian. Or maybe it is the ghost of Violante de Luna that was exiled by the pope that you hear in the dead of the night?

Spain is a country with a rich history, and with that comes many tales of the supernatural. Some of the most intriguing ghost stories involve the beautiful castles that dot the Spanish countryside. These haunted castles have been the inspiration for countless legends and are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. 

Towering majestically atop a rugged hill in the heart of Spain, this medieval fortress holds secrets that have remained hidden for centuries. Ridley Scott was so impressed by The Castle of Loarre that he chose it as a location for his movie Kingdom of Heaven.

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From its origins as a strategic stronghold to its dark days of war and betrayal, the Castle of Loarre has witnessed it all, its walls echoing with the echoes of past tragedies. 

Historical Significance of the Castle of Loarre

The Castle of Loarre, also known as Loarre Abbey Castle, is a remarkable architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to the rich history of Spain and is a very well preserved castle in Huesca. It is also one of the oldest castles in Spain. 

Built in the 11th century, it served as a strategic stronghold during the Reconquista, a period marked by the Christian kingdoms’ efforts to recapture the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. With its strategic location on a hill overlooking the surrounding plains, the castle provided a vantage point for surveillance and defense.

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The castle’s architecture is a marvel in itself, blending Romanesque and Moorish influences. Its imposing walls, constructed with large stone blocks, are a testament to the craftsmanship of the time. As you walk through the castle’s corridors and explore its towers, you can’t help but marvel at the intricate details carved into the stone, telling stories of battles fought and victories won.

The Castle of Loarre as an Abbey

Back in the day the Castle of Loarre was used as an abbey for nuns as a spiritual sanctuary, not a fortress for defense. It is from this time that the haunted rumors came from and the legend says the old abbey is haunted by an old abbess that appears on the night of San Juan.

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It is said that during a military conflict the abbey got caught in the middle and got to pay for it. The Abbess in charge was taken prisoner and locked up in the dungeons of the castle. 

Castle of Loarre: The supposed haunted castle by night.

According to local lore, on the night of San Juan, the abbess makes her spectral appearance, wandering the halls and corridors in search of peace or perhaps retribution for past sins. This is said to happen on the night of San Juan. 

San Juan’s, or St John’s, feast day falls on the 24th of June every year, but it’s on St John’s eve, the 23rd of June, that the celebrations take place.

Visitors to the castle have reported hearing her ghostly footsteps echoing through the empty chambers, accompanied by the flickering of candlelight that mysteriously appears and disappears.

The Ghost of Violante de Luna

Another version of this legend is that the ghost haunting  The Castle of Loarre was a runaway abbess and not necessarily in charge of this place. 

Her name was Violante de Luna living in the early 1400s in Spain where the pope had power throughout all of catholic Europe. She was the niece of Papa Luna, or Pope Benedict XIII and enjoyed the privileges it gave her. But little did she know the price for crossing him would be too high. 

In her youth she took her cousin, Anton de Luna as her lover and she became pregnant.  After her bastard son was born she entered the convent where she became abbess of the Trasobares convent and did quite well for herself. Perhaps she could have it all? 

But then, rumor spread and the pope found out about this affair though and excommunicated them both and burned down her convent. They ran off to this very castle and lived together and it was said she led the siege that came to the castle as Anton had to go fight. 

Because it was not only their life together that angered the pope, but also their involvement in the rebellion in defense of Jaime de Urgell’s candidacy for the Aragonese throne against Fernando de Antequera, a candidate who was finally elected in the Caspe Compromise. And the two lovers fell out of the popes grace in the middle of the feud.

Their time together was short in the castle as Anton had left for battle and Violante was captured by those chasing them when she lost the siege after three months. She was locked up for a few months in Sora, giving the impression to her jailers, due to her fierceness, that she was a woman “who had the devil in her body.” 

What happened next to her is uncertain, some say that she was reunited with her lover in France, some say that she was buried in a monastery. 

But all of the legends say that she is still haunting the castle she gave her all to protect. Some say she appears from time to time, walking through the castle as a ghost, standing in the queen’s balcony waiting for news from her beloved. Some say that she has a sword in her hand, still defending the castle from the enemies knocking on the doors. 

The Haunted Legends and of Count Don Julian

Aside from the ghost abbess, the Castle of Loarre is steeped in other chilling legends and ghostly tales. One such story revolves around Count Don Julian, who is said to be buried within the castle walls. 

There is also the version where Don Julian was buried at the entrance at the church as a traitor for having opened the gates and thereby giving free entry to the peninsula to the Moors to take over large parts of Spain. 

During the battle of the Guadalete River in 711 there was a supposed betrayal by Don Julian that ended in defeat for the Visigothic King Don Rodrigo and the Arabs led by the warlords Tarik and Muza gained entry through the Strait of Gibraltar. 
Count Don Julian’s beloved daughter Florinda was known as La Cava and they supposedly withdrew to this castle to regain strength. But according to the story, they were both captured and imprisoned in the fortress.

The daughter was so scared of what would happen next that she took her own life. She supposedly threw herself from a tower. 
Don Julian was buried at the entrance to the church of San Pedro so that everyone would step on his grave as the traitor he was. 
This version seems a bit of a stretch though as in the time of Don Julian the castle was not yet built. Even so, the legend is that every Tuesday you can see him walking along the battlements. 

Legend has it that his spirit still wanders the castle, seeking revenge on those who wronged him. His tormented soul laments and yearns for the tragic end his daughter suffered. 

Visitors claim to have seen a shadowy figure lurking in the corners of their vision, only to vanish when approached. Others have reported feeling an icy chill in certain rooms, as if the count’s vengeful spirit is still present.

Visit the Haunted Castle

So, if you ever find yourself in Spain, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this ancient castle. Step through its gates and immerse yourself in the haunted history that lies within. But be warned, the Castle of Loarre is not for the faint of heart. The spirits that linger within its walls may just leave you with an unforgettable experience that will send shivers down your spine.

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The Midday Haunting of Igorchem Bandh Road

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A small patch of dirt road known as Igorchem Bandh is said to be extremely haunted, especially during the day. It is said that evil spirits lurk along the path, waiting for someone to possess, sometimes ending in a deadly manner. 

Hidden within the serene village of Raia, nestled adjacent to Rachol in Goa, India, lies a road veiled in shadows and whispered tales—the infamous Igorchem Bandh road, meaning Church Road. Aptly named for its proximity to the Church of Our Lady of Snows it is right behind. 

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This stretch of road of red dirt is described as a quiet place except from the wind and narrow and close to empty. This pathway has also garnered notoriety for its chilling association with midday haunting in contrast to the more common night haunting.

The Haunting of Igorchem Bandh

The Igorchem Bandh road has become the stage for a myriad of spine-tingling encounters, each tale more unsettling than the last. Witnesses speak of eerie possessions followed by inexplicable deaths, sending shivers down the spines of even the most skeptical locals. 

Igorchem Bandh: How the narrow dirt road by the church in Goa looked in 2023. It is said that the Igorchem Bandh is haunted during the day. // Source: Wikimedia

Residents recount nights filled with the haunting echo of phantom footsteps and the unsettling rasp of heavy breathing, emanating from the darkness of the surrounding foliage, weaving a tapestry of fear that cloaks the road in an otherworldly aura.

The Local Legend of Haunting in Broad Daylight

So what is the story behind the supposed haunting going on at this particular stretch of road? According to a chilling legend there is a warning against crossing the bandh at 2 pm. According to local lore, this ill-fated hour brings forth dizziness and incomprehensible speech, leaving travelers at the mercy of unseen forces.

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Travelling on this route between 2 and 3 pm are more in danger of being possessed by evil spirits that roam in these parts.

Could there be something paranormal going on? Or could this simply be a case of severe sunstroke that are known to happen in such a warm place as Goa south in India.

Folklore About Malevolent Spirits

Where do these rumors come from? Is there really such a thing as daylight haunting? According to reports from Incredible Goa magazine, the Igorchem Bandh is said to be teeming with spirits, their presence palpable even in the harsh light of day and we can supposedly find backing of this from local lore even recounted by the priest of the nearby church. 

These malevolent entities are rumored to prey on those with weak wills, seeking to possess their very souls in the region, especially people with low self-control. Once possessed, victims are said to exhibit unearthly behavior, like speaking in an unknown language, their eyes ablaze with crimson and their skin ashen. Their whole body is trembling until they die within a couple of hours according to the legends. 

So before crossing the road, check the time. Perhaps this road is best traveled in the dead of night. 

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যে পথে দিন-দুপুরেও হানা দেয় ভূতেরা! 

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The Ghost Walking the Morgan House Tourist Lodge

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The sound of ghostly clicking of heels is said to roam the Morgan House in Kalimpong in India. It is said that it is the ghost of the wife that died prematurely under mysterious circumstances. 

Amidst the serene Durpindara Hill of Kalimpong, the Morgan House Tourist Lodge stands as an enchanting old British residence, shrouded in history, charm, and a whisper of the supernatural with a view of the Kangchenjunga mountain range. 

Built in the 1930s in the border town in West-Bengal, this beautiful property was once the cherished abode of an Englishman in the jute trade, George Morgan and his wife who owned an indigo plantation. Her name is not easily found and not mentioned. The Morgan House Tourist Lodge was built for their wedding and marital happy life. But if their marriage in fact were happy has been up for debate. 

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Back in the days, The Morgan House Tourist Lodge used to be known for its elaborate parties and celebrity guests, and now it is known as a haunted hotel. 

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The Haunted History of Morgan House

The Morgan House Tourist Lodge has also been known as Singamari Tourist Lodge or Durpin Tourist Lodge. It’s a living relic of the British colonial era. Its architecture and ambiance transport visitors back to a time when the British Empire left an indelible mark on the Indian subcontinent of a bygone era.

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After the wife died a premature death, Mr. Morgan left their home soon after and the mansion was left deserted as no one from the Morgan family wanted to live in it as they had no direct heirs, only trustees. In the end it was handed to the Indian government after independence and the Bengal Tourism Board decided to start a hotel in the old mansion. 

The Legend of Lady Morgan’s Ghost

Visitors and guests who have ventured to stay within The Morgan House Tourist Lodge have, on occasion, experienced encounters like the sound of laughter, weeping or even singing and screaming inside the hotel. As per local legends, Lady Morgan’s spirit lingers within the walls of this old British house, walking the corridors in a timeless search for solace or an unfinished business.

It is said that Mrs Morgan died suddenly in the Morgan House and perhaps for a dark reason. Perhaps it was by suicide by hanging herself in room 101 as most reports about the hotel clams, and the most extreme legends claim that she was tortured to death by her husband, or at least drove her to suicide in the mansion. 

The ghostly apparition of Lady Morgan, as the stories go, makes her presence known in the Morgan House through mysterious footsteps echoing across the wooden floors of the lodge. She is seen floating up to the second floor where she allegedly died. 

Those who have listened closely claim that the footsteps distinctly sound like someone walking in high-heels.

The Ghost of from Landslide

There is a second theory about the haunting, and that is the buried bodies under the Morgan House. Apparently there was a massive landslide at the hill before the mansion was built. The dead people were caught under it and they were unable to dig them out. Instead the mansion was built on top of them. 

Some of the guests that have stayed at Morgan House, brought up their concerns about the ghosts lingering there. Some of them have been handed a bible to carry around with them for help.

An Enduring Enigma of The Morgan House Tourist Lodge

The Morgan House Tourist Lodge in Kalimpong continues to be a place of intrigue and fascination for travelers. And as of now, their old bedroom and most talked about room of 101 where Mrs Morgan allegedly hanged herself is one of the more popular rooms at the hotel.  

The question of whether Lady Morgan’s spirit truly lingers here or if the sounds are a product of the imagination to the guests remains unanswered. Yet, it is the allure of the unexplained that draws curious souls to this historic hill station retreat.

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Morgan House- History Of The Most Haunted Hotel In Kalimpong! 

Mysterious Morgan House in Kalimpong – Travel Blog Indian Backpacker 

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The Haunted Prospect Harbor Lighthouse

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The Prospect Harbor Lighthouse with its Gull Cottage in Maine is said to be haunted by the ghost of the last caretaker with the scent of his tobacco still lingering. 

North in the Acadia National Park in Main you will find the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse south in Gouldsboro on the Schoodic Peninsula. The whole area is often covered in a thick fog coming in from the sea as one of the foggiest places on the Maine coast. 

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No longer seen as essential for the safety of passing ships along the coast anymore, the location has turned into a summer retreat for people in the U.S army. 

The Prospect Harbor Lighthouse

The fishing harbor around these parts has been there since the 1800s and in 1849 they built the granite lighthouse, rebuilt in wood in 1891. For years it guided the busy fishing harbor fishermen and schooners to safe haven. 

Albion Faulkingham, the light’s last keeper, served from 1930 until the light was automated in 1934. After this they had a caretaker more than a keeper. 

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Eventually the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse was not used as much and fell into disrepair of water damage and rot before being restored in 2004 with the help of the U.S Coast Guard and Lighthouse foundations. 

It is not open to the public per se as it is an active military base and you can’t reach the lighthouse grounds. But many that have been passing have claimed to have snapped a photo of the ghosts residing there and still today the lighthouse continues to shine the way and the light remains an aid to navigation on the grounds of an active military installation. 

The Gull Cottage

This cottage by the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse is now used for Navy personnel and is another place in the park said to be haunted. The cottage used to be the light-keeper’s quarters and if we are to believe the rumors, it seems that a former keeper is the one haunting it. 

Guests that have stayed at the cottage claimed to have seen ghosts and there are some signs left by them like the smell of tobacco lingering in the air or seeing doors opening and closing. 

Prospect Harbor Lighthouse: The Lighthouse as well as Gull Cottage in Acadia National Park said to be haunted.

Over the years, those who have encountered the ghosts have given him the nickname Captain Salty. Who was he in real life? Many attribute the alleged ghost leaving a scent of tobacco in the cottage to “Grandfather Ira” Workman, the caretaker after the lighthouse got automated. 

He passed away from a heart attack as he was lighting his pipe on New Year’s Day in 1951 and if we are to believe the rumors, the pipe never really went out. 

The Haunted Statue in Gull Cottage

Another part of the haunted rumors is the story about the statue that seems to be moving by itself inside of Gull Cottage. 

Inside the cottage there is a small statue of a sea captain out of reach on a high ledge on top of the stairs. According to reports it is said that he moves to face the stairs or the sea, all by himself. Could thisi be the same ghost leaving the scent of tobacco? 

But could this have already been exposed as a hoax? According to Robert Kord’s writing in the Machias Valley News, he was the one moving the statue around when he visited the Gull Cottage in 1997. 

“I kept moving these wooden figurines around the place in an effort to scare anybody. “Our Prospect Harbor grandchildren visited, and my techniques worked pretty good on the granddaughter.”

True or not, the story took hold and were continued to be told even when the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse fell under the American Lighthouse Foundation not the Coast Guard in 2000 when it was leased out.  

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The Haunting Tale of the Mermaid’s Curse of Newhall House and Killone Lake

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A curse of a mermaid is cast upon Newhall House after they murdered her after she stole their wine. Now the water of Killone Lake turn crimson red every 40 years to remind them all.

On the edge of the picturesque Killone Lake, within the Newhall Estate near Ennis, County Clare, stands the haunting ruins of Killone Abbey. Founded in the year 1180 AD by Donal Mor O’Brien, the King of Munster, this ancient abbey once housed the Augustinian nuns dedicated to St. John the Baptist. 

However, as the centuries passed, its halls fell silent, and it became abandoned during the tumultuous seventeenth century. In the late 1700s, the Newhall House emerged on the estate’s grounds, incorporating the ruins of the abbey into it.

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There have been many things told about this area, and in the graveyard in County Clare, they talked about corpse lights, or so called will of the wisps, hovering in the cemetery as well as by the ruins of the abbey. 

But the most told legend from Killone lake and the Newhall House is the story about the haunting from the mermaid that put a curse on the lake. 

The Crypt’s Stolen Wine at Newhall House

During this era, the crypt of Killone Abbey had been repurposed to store a prized treasure—fine wine by the O’Brian family that resided in the Newhall House close to the lake. 

The locals had told him a lot about a mermaid that lived in the lake. She was wearing a green cloak, sitting on a rock and combing her long and black hair. O’Brian laughed at this, and didn’t care about the local superstitions and the poor people that lived around him. He only cared about his riches, his sport and his fine wine. 

The Mermaid Thief of Killone Lake

A vigilant servant, tasked with guarding this valuable cache of wine in the basement, made a disconcerting discovery: the wine had begun to vanish mysteriously, bottle by bottle. Determined to solve the perplexing riddle, he stood sentinel within the crypt, clutching a knife in anticipation of the thief’s arrival.

The Crypt of Killone Abbey: Underneath the ruins of the abbey, they used the crypt to store the wine.

As the veil of darkness descended upon Killone Lake, the crypt’s stealthy intruder revealed herself, and the servant’s eyes widened in disbelief. Before him stood none other than the elusive mermaid of Killone Lake. 

Enraged by the audacious theft, the servant launched a frenzied attack upon the mermaid, his knife plunging into her repeatedly. Sometimes it is said that it was O’Brian himself that killed her. With each piercing blow, her life force dwindled, and she struggled to escape his vengeful wrath. Bleeding and weakened, the mermaid dragged herself toward the water’s edge, where her strength ultimately failed her, and she succumbed to her injuries.

The Crimson Waters: The Mark of the Curse

As the mermaid’s life ebbed away, her blood mingled with the tranquil waters of Killone Lake, transforming its serene surface into a ghastly crimson hue. This macabre spectacle unfolded in the obsidian shroud of night, etching the lake’s eerie transformation into the annals of local legend.

Before dying though, she cursed the family:

Killone Lake: In the cemetery there are reported about strange lights, and the lake is haunted by a mermaid. //Wikimedia

Filedhan bhradráin on sruith,
File gan fuil gan feoil,
Gur ba mar sin imtheochas siol mBriain,
Na ndeasacha fiadh as Chilleóin.

As the return of the salmon from the stream,
A return without blood or flesh,
May such be the departure of the O’Briens,
Like ears of wild corn from Killeoin

– The Curse of the Mermaid: A Chilling Legacy

The legacy of the mermaid endures to this day, casting a haunting shadow over Killone Lake. It is foretold that once every forty years or upon the changing of ownership of Newhall Estate, the lake’s waters shall mysteriously turn crimson once more. 

The legend about the mermaid has been told many times and made into songs and stories like with The Ballad of Killone. There are many version of the legend as well. Some say that O’Brian actually took her because he found her pretty and kept her imprisoned as she didn’t want to talk or be with him. To make her talk they threw scalding water on her and she cried out her curse.

Whether this phenomenon is the result of iron shale or the lingering curse of the vengeful mermaid, the ruins of Killone Abbey and the enigmatic lake invite brave souls to unlock their secrets and bear witness to the eerie tale that has haunted the land for centuries.

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The Wandering Tale of the Pilgrim Haunting on Camino de Santiago

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Still walking his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, the ghost of a lost pilgrim is said to haunt a stretch of road. Still with his staff in hand, he appears in cars in Huesca in Spain and some even claim the ghosts are there to harm them. 

There’s something eerie about walking alone on a secluded path, surrounded by dense forests, abandoned ruins, and the silence of the night. But what if you were not alone? What if you felt a presence, a ghostly figure following you, watching your every move? For centuries, pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago have reported encounters with restless spirits, whispering voices, and unexplained phenomena. 

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The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes leading to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The pilgrimage has been popular since the Middle Ages, and millions of people have walked the route over the centuries. The Camino de Santiago has a rich history and culture, and it has been the subject of many legends and myths. The route passes through some of the most beautiful and historic regions of Spain, and it is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.

The Haunted Road at Puente de la Reina to Jaca in Huesca

The area of Aragorn has more than one haunted tale told about it, and the whole region is covered in mystery. Like stories about the Holy Grail for instance. 

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One of the most haunted sections of the Camino de Santiago is the road from Puente de la Reina to Jaca in Huesca, and it is also one of the more dangerous roads. This section of the route passes through the Pyrenees Mountains and is known for its rugged terrain and stunning scenery. However, it is also known for its spooky encounters, as many pilgrims have reported seeing ghostly figures and hearing strange noises along the way.

The Camino de Santiago: The pilgrimage of The Camino de Santiago goes through Huesca in Spain were there is said to be the ghost of a pilgrim on the road.

The Ghost of the Pilgrim

There is a legend that the ghost of a pilgrim that forever is walking the Camino de Santiago route and is passing by the N-240 from Puente de la Reina to Jaca in Huesca. He is seen carrying a staff and gourd as a canteen. 

Dozens of drivers have claimed to have seen this lonesome pilgrim and according to many of the stories the ghost is said to throw himself at the oncoming cars at times before just vanishing. 

The Haunted Path to Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago is a fascinating and spooky place, full of legends and myths. The Pilgrim Ghost is perhaps the most famous haunting on the route, but there are many other spooky tales and encounters to be found along the way. 

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the Camino de Santiago is a place that will leave you with a sense of awe and wonder. So, put on your walking shoes and join us on a spine-chilling journey through the haunted Camino de Santiago. Who knows? You might just walk with a ghost.

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D’Mello House is a place said to be one of the more haunted places in Goa, India. According to legend, a rivalry between two brothers over the property turned deadly and their ghosts are said to linger inside the once grand house.

Hidden amidst the tranquil hillside of Santimol, Raia in South Goa lies a structure shrouded in darkness and dread—the infamous D’Mello House. This abandoned mansion, once a symbol of familial pride, now stands as a haunting reminder of a tragic past. 

Today the mansion has a haunted atmosphere with dark rooms and worn out walls. Both the inside and its exterior are covered by plants, slowly taking over the once grand building. The roof is soon caving in and windows and doors have been broken into countless times by people curious about the haunted story the building holds.

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Legend has it that the house is cursed by the vengeful spirits of the D’Mello brothers, forever trapped in a cycle of torment and despair.

The Haunted D’Mello House: Facade of the supposed haunted house as it was in 2021, still abandoned and with the nature about to reclaim. // Source: Wikimedia

The Haunted D’Mello House

The tale dates back to a time when the once close D’Mello brothers during the Portuguese rule in Goa that lasted from 1505 to 1946, heirs to their ancestral property, succumbed to greed and envy. 

Fueled by a relentless desire for power and possession, their sibling rivalry escalated into a violent confrontation one fateful night. In a fit of rage, one brother mercilessly ended the life of the other, staining the very foundation of the house with blood.

But the horrors did not end there. Within days of the gruesome incident, the second brother met a mysterious demise, leaving behind a legacy tainted by tragedy. The exact nature of his death has always remained a mystery. Since then, the D’Mello House has become a beacon of dread, its walls echoing with the anguished cries of the departed souls.

Some say that it was the killed brother who returned as a ghost to get revenge over his brother. And it is said that both of them are now haunting the mansion they quarreled and lost their lives over. 

The Two Brothers Haunting the House

Local lore speaks of chilling encounters experienced by passers-by and nearby residents alike. Strange sounds pierce the silence of the night, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who dares to venture too close. Blood-curdling screams echo through the corridors, serving as a grim reminder of the house’s cursed existence.

Despite its picturesque surroundings, the D’Mello House remains a forsaken relic, abandoned by the living and feared by all who know its dark history. Its crumbling facade stands as a testament to the sins of the past, serving as a warning to those who dare to trespass upon its haunted grounds.

In the dead of night, when the moon casts an eerie glow upon the desolate landscape, the spirits of the D’Mello brothers are said to roam the halls of their former home. Trapped in a purgatorial realm between the living and the dead, they yearn for redemption, their tortured souls eternally bound to the cursed confines of the D’Mello House.

The Curse Set Upon the House

As well as the mansion being haunted, it is also said to be cursed. Those who have tried to live in the house have been plagued by the curse and no one has ever been able to live in it peacefully. 

But was it all true? There have of course been a debate at what really happened inside of the house as there are no names or dates connected to the legend that could help shed light if there really was two brothers that went through it. The more strange debate about the D’Mello House is if or where the house is located at all. 

Truth of the Mansion and its Haunting

A woman named Maria de Lourdes Bravo da Costa Rodrigues was writing an article for The Navhind Times. According to her, she knew the remaining D’Mello family. According to the legend, the house is supposed to be situated in Santimol in Raia, but was it really? According to her sister-in-law living in the village, there really wasn’t a house like that. 

There was however an abandoned house that belonged to the De Melo family who lived in Raia until they moved to Panaji. This house even served as a wedding location in the 1970s and was still not abandoned as in the stories. But was it haunted already then, or did the haunted rumours first start after the family moved away?

In any case, most will refer to this house on Raia Santimol Road were the old mansion still called D’Mello House is slowly deteriorating. So listen closely, perhaps the sound of the screams from the brothers during the night can give us more insight to what really happened inside of this house. 

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D’Mello House – Wikipedia 

Haunted Places in Goa – The Navhind Times 

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Haunted Nights in the Closed Room in Raj Kiran Hotel

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In the small village Lonavala in Pune, there is a small hotel where the reviews claim it’s haunted. Although no backstories are given, guests complained so much about a room in particular the staff closed it off. Would you dare to check into the haunted Raj Kiran Hotel?

India, a land of diverse landscapes and cultures, is often associated with age-old tales of the supernatural, or dramatic events from colonial times. While many of these stories originate from places of great historic importance, there are exceptions and even seemingly ordinary buildings in small places can come with a haunted story. 

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Where the hotel used to be: Source

One such exception is the Raj Kiran Hotel in Maharashtra, a petite establishment that used to be in the picturesque town of Lonavala in the Pune district with two floors. During monsoon season the weather is pleasant and green around the hill station and there are several hotels in Lonavala to accommodate this. Like the Raj Kiran hotel that used to be found just by the main street.

Used to, because the hotel looks like it is no longer in operation, and comparing the maps to Google maps, it looks like the entire building is gone as well in 2014. The story about it continues though, and even reviews on other hotels in Lonavala retell the haunted rumors that once belonged to this particular hotel.  

The Hotel’s Mysterious Tale:

Source: Exterior of the hotel

Surprisingly, there is no known story or legend attached to the Raj Kiran Hotel that might explain the supernatural occurrences within its walls. Instead, it’s the guests who have ventured into this unassuming abode who share the hair-raising tales of their stay and ended up on more than one list of India’s most haunted. 

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Among the unsettling accounts, one room on the ground floor, situated next to the reception counter, emerges as the epicenter of paranormal activity. Many have reported experiencing unexplained phenomena within its confines, enough to leave them tossing and turning through sleepless nights.

The Hair-Raising Encounters at Raj Kiran Hotel

Source: Was it behind this reception the room was?

According to the rumors, the haunted room is a room in a corner behind the reception at the hotel. Numerous guests have reported a peculiar occurrence – their bed sheets being tugged off during the dead of night. It’s as if an invisible presence were pulling the sheets, leaving startled occupants in sheer disbelief.

For some, the night takes an eerie turn as they suddenly awaken to a surreal sight – a mysterious ray of blue light illuminating the area around their feet. The source of this uncanny radiance remains a perplexing mystery.

Perhaps the most unsettling encounter is the sighting of an indiscernible apparition that seems to float through the room’s darkness. Guests have recounted the unnerving experience of witnessing an inexplicable presence making its presence known in the dead of night.

Room of Unrest

Source: Picture of one of the room

In light of the inexplicable incidents that have unfolded within this room, it has earned a notorious reputation and even the reviews for it people claim it is haunted. As a result, hotel management has taken the extraordinary step of permanently locking this room. It is no longer available for rent, as the unsettling encounters have left guests with restless nights and enduring unease.

The Raj Kiran Hotel doesn’t boast historical significance or a well-documented ghostly legend, so it’s hard to pinpoint the background story for the potential haunting. 

Where, what and who is behind the haunting the hotel in the lush green valleys remains a mystery.

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RAJKIRAN RISHIKESH RESORTS – Prices & Hotel Reviews (Lonavala, India) 

Dare To Stay Here? This Place In Lonavala Is Supposedly The Most Haunted Hotel In Maharashtra 

India’s Most Haunted: Raj Kiran Hotel in Lonavala | India.com 

Ghostbusting goals: the most haunted hotels in India 

Horror Tales of Raj Kiran Hotel, Lonavala – Tripoto

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Acadia’s Anemone Cave known as The Devil’s Oven and its legends

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Today the traces of Anemone Cave, otherwise known as the Devil Den or The Devil’s Oven, have almost been erased from the park. Dangerous because of the tide submerging the cave completely, stories about strange things happening around the cave have been told for centuries.

Hidden along the foggy shorelines of Mount Desert Island within Acadia National Park, a foreboding sea cave known as Anemone Cave, or otherwise called, The Devil’s Oven stands as a silent witness to centuries of mysteries and eerie legends. 

Acadia National Park is a stunning natural reserve located primarily on Mount Desert Island, the largest offshore island outside of Maine, United States. Established in 1916, it encompasses over 49,000 acres of rugged coastline, lush forests, granite peaks, and pristine lakes. 

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Acadia National Park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a place of profound natural beauty and ecological significance. 

Taken off the Maps of Acadia National Park

The Haunted Devil’s Oven is located near DeGregoire Park, in Bar Harbor, Maine and it is said you have to make sure to be there at low tide to not be completely submerged under water. 

Years ago the Anemone Cave was marked on the trail of the National Park’s maps. Today signs are removed and the name disappeared from the map and even the railings have been removed to deter people for seeking its slippery path, for a good reason, and only those with knowledge of its whereabouts or searching for it on the internet can find it. 

It is said to be to protect the tiny lives of the anemones as well as hikers were often injured or trapped by the tide in the caves. There have also been at least one death in modern time. But although it was removed from the map, it is still there as the legend surrounding it. 

Anemone Cave History

This hidden alcove has long been shrouded in tales of the supernatural, with whispers of a portal to the underworld echoing through the annals of Mount Desert Island history. 

Anemone Cave got its name from the anemones, but that is only in recent years as it has been known as both the Devil’s Den and Cave of the Sea among other things. The origin of the ominous name, The Devil’s Oven is uncertain, but it is said that the cave itself looks like a skull and the paranormal stuff are said to happen both at high and low tide. 

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Even in contemporary times, The Devil’s Oven continues to evoke a sense of unease and spectral energy. Nighttime visitors have reported witnessing inexplicable lights gleaming and flashing from the depths of the Anemone Cave, casting an eerie glow along the coastal expanse. 

Religious Sacrifices inside of the Cave

This is not only a modern phenomenon though, but all the way back to when European settlers came about and even further in Native American stories, something was amiss with the caves. Those who venture near during daylight hours speak of hearing haunting cries and strange chants carried by the ocean breeze.

There is a claim put forth in the book named Ghosts of Acadia, where the author Marcus Librizzi says that the cave was used by the Native Americans where they held terrible and grotesque rituals and sacrifices where they drowned people slowly by the tide according to legend. 

A Warning to Visitors Seeking the Anemone Cave

For the intrepid souls seeking to unravel the mysteries of The Devil’s Oven, a cautionary note lingers. The sea cave is accessible only during the ebb of low tide, a precarious journey fraught with maritime challenges. Owing to the surge in drownings and perilous sea rescues, the National Park Service has removed all railings and signs leading to the Anemone Cave, emphasizing the need for caution and even experienced climbers have died.

As you contemplate the allure of The Devil’s Oven, consider not only the haunting rumors that enshroud its existence but also the inherent risks that accompany the quest for the supernatural. In the shadowy realm between legend and reality, Acadia National Park harbors secrets that beckon the curious yet cautionary tales that echo through time.

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THE DEVIL’S TRIANGLE 

History of Visitor Use and Management of Anemone Cave, Acadia National Park, Maine 

This Ancient Sea Cave Isn’t On Any Map Of Acadia National Park For Good Reasons 

Hauntings and Mysteries in Acadia National Park 

ABANDONED TRAILS OF ACADIA NATIONAL PARK: ANEMONE CAVE – THE DEVIL’S OVEN

REAL HAUNTED PLACES IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK