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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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Haunting of the Native Burial Ground in Robinson Woods

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After the Native Burial Ground was disturbed in Robinson Woods in Illinois, people have started to notice strange things happening in the woods. Shadow figures and mysterious lights are accompanied by the Tom-tom drum.

In Robinson Woods, Illinois, lies a forest preserve with a haunting past that stretches back to the era of the Fort Dearborn Massacre. Once granted to the family of Alexander Robinson, a chief revered for his heroic deeds during that dark chapter in history, the land now carries whispers of an unresolved promise and a restless spirit.

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Robinson Woods is mostly wooded, with some scattered remnant prairies along the Des Plaines River. About half of 265-acre Robinson Woods. The site includes the Robinson family homestead and burial grounds.

The Noble Deeds of Chee-chee-pin-quay

Alexander Robinson, chief of multiple Native American tribes, played a crucial role in saving lives during the Fort Dearborn Massacre. This was his English name though and he was really named chief Chee-chee-pin-quay of the Potawatomi, born in 1787 with a Chippewa mother and a Scottish father.

After he helped save the white settlers in the massacre, he was also a translator and negotiator between the settlers and the natives. In gratitude, the land was bestowed upon him in 1872 with the assurance that he and his family would rest there for eternity. However, the city reneged on its commitment, breaking the promise to bury Robinson and his kin within the woods.

The Native American Burial Land

Many sources state that it was because Robinson himself was denied burial on his land, but this is not true, he was. In the forest there are two large stones marking his final resting place together with his family. Although, the true story of what happened after is much more upsetting. 

Burial Ground: Although the headstones of the graves was lost for a long time, big stones marks the burial ground inside of Robinson Woods. // Source

His family and descendants continued to live on his land, and at his homestead for decades. This was until 1955 when a fire broke out and burned the family home down. His granddaughter, Mary Boettcher had no means to rebuild their home and had to live elsewhere, thereby relinquishing their family claim to their land. 

The same year three boys were found dead in the Robinson wood that would go unsolved for 40 years. Around this time, tales of paranormal sightings became rampant. It isn’t really said that the murder has anything to do with the haunting, but after the murders as well as what happened with the Robinson Homestead and Burial Ground, people started to talk about the strange things happening in the woods.

In 1973 The Forest Preserve District didn’t allow anyone else to get buried on their family burial and when Robinson’s stone was taken to be restored, it was lost for years until it returned to the family in 2016. It turned out that it was The Forest Preserve District that had the headstones in storage all along, as the stones were so frequently vandalized. 

The Haunting inside of the Forest

Legend has it that Robinson’s spirit, denied its rightful resting place to his people, lingers among the ancient trees, casting an otherworldly presence upon the woods. Visitors have reported a pervasive feeling of an unseen entity, an unexplainable heaviness that hangs in the air. As daylight surrenders to the night, the forest awakens with spectral activity — mysterious knocks echoing through the trees, distant screams haunting the stillness, and elusive dark shadows that dance in the moonlight. Even the sound of the tom-toms drums have been heard according to reports.

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Some claim to have encountered apparitions that vanish as quickly as they appear, leaving behind an eerie silence. Some even claim to have seen strange lights, or mist and even smelled violet and lavender, even when it was in the middle of winter. 

On Haunted Holy Land in Robinson Woods

Robinson Woods, now a tranquil forest preserve, conceals within its depths a tale of broken promises and a chief’s unsettled spirit. As the whispers of the haunted past persist, those who traverse the winding trails of Robinson Woods may find themselves caught between the realms of the living and the spectral, where the legacy of Alexander Robinson and the enigmatic haunting of the woods endure.

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Robinson Woods | Chicago Illinois | Real Haunted Place 

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Robinson Woods – Forest Preserves of Cook County 

Headstones From Plot Belonging To Prominent Early Chicagoan Alexander Robinson Returned To Family – CBS Chicago 

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The Endless Hauntings of Epping Forest in England

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Epping Forest is an ancient forest filled with history and haunting. The big area it takes up houses countless ghosts, legends and paranormal mystery as well as being the dumping ground for murder victims as well as a cozy Sunday picnic spot. 

Epping Forest, a sprawling expanse in Essex, England, holds within its ancient boughs a tapestry woven with threads of history, crime, and whispers of the supernatural. The almost 6000 acre ancient woodland holds tons of streams, bogs, ponds and grassland as well as thick woodland. In addition, it holds more than one ghost story. 

As sunlight filters through the dense canopy, shadows cast by the forest’s towering trees seem to conceal untold secrets. In the veiled history of Epping Forest, tales of crime and haunted echoes beckon those willing to delve into the enigmatic depths of this woodland.

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It used to be a royal forest where only the monarch had the right to hunt, although the land was used by the common people. But it later became known as the Peoples Forest as it was used by all. Queen Victoria said herself: “It gives me the greatest satisfaction to dedicate this beautiful forest to the use and enjoyment of my people for all time” in 1882, but the forest has been used for more sinister things than Sunday picnics. 

A Historical Tapestry of Crime

Epping Forest’s history is not without its dark chapters. Once a royal hunting ground, the forest became a haven for outlaws and criminals during the medieval period. Infamous highwaymen and ne’er-do-wells sought refuge beneath its leafy cover, preying on unsuspecting travelers along the forest’s ancient paths. The legends of notorious figures like Dick Turpin, who allegedly used the forest as a hideout, still linger in the whispers of the rustling leaves.

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Because of it being so close to London, the London gangsters known as the Kray twins used this forest to dump the body of their victims. Unsolved murders as well as unidentified bodies have been found in the forest the following decades as well into recent times with a few years between them. 

The Ghost of the Notorious Dick Turpin

As mentioned the Epping Forest is notorious for being a place of crimes, and many of the ghost stories are woven into this. Dick Turpin was a highwayman that allegedly had a hideout inside of the forest. He was born in Hempstead around 1705 and throughout his life it was said he was dumping the bodies of his victims in the forest. He did at least murder one man there as he was tried and hanged in York in 1739 for it.

Richard Turpin: Illustration of Turpin who shoots dead Thomas Morris, outside his cave at Epping Forest

It is also said that Turpin is haunting the forest, especially around Traps Hill. The very name of the nearby road is said to come from the fear of being robbed in their sleep by him. 

According to these rumors about him haunting Epping Forest, he is seen on his horse named Black Bess and is often said to be dragging a woman behind him. Although Black Bess never actually existed, he was accused of stealing horses. This is most likely connected to the crime of the widow Shelley that lived on Traps Hill farm and victim for one of his heinous crimes in 1734, and that he seems to revisit in his afterlife. 

He broke into her house and threatened to roast her over the open fire if she didn’t tell where he could find her wealth. Her son eventually told them, but they didn’t leave immediately. They stayed and drank her wine, ate her food before going over to her neighbors as well to rob them too. 

Ever since his death, his life has been readapted in books, movies and tv series, even trying to mold him into more of a Robin Hood character than the ruthless robber and gang member he was. And ever since his legacy has grown, people have claimed to have seen his ghost coming storming down Traps Hill on a horse, still a menace in the forest. 

Dick Turpin is also said to haunt St. George’s Field in York were he frequented as well as the York Novotel Hotel and a path close to the River Ouse among other things. 

The Ghost of the Celtic Queen Boudicca

At Loughton Camps you find a hill fort from the Iron Age that local legend claims was used by the Celtic Queen Boudicca. The hill fort is from around 500 BC and is a type of earthwork used as a refuge og defended settlement and can be found just northwest of Loughton town.   

Boudicca was the leader of the British Iceni tribe and most known for her uprising against the Roman Empire and is seen as a national heroine for the British. Her husband had gifted their kingdom to their daughters, but after he died, it was ignored and his kingdom was annexed. Boudicca were flogged and her daughters were raped so that they would be seen as tainted. 

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni: Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from 1821.

This caused her to rally her soldiers in an uprising against the empire in year 60. She was defeated the following year though and died. She is said to have died in either battle, of her injuries later or by suicide. 

Another hill fort connected to the Celtic queen is at Ambresbury Banks. This is believed to be the site where Boudicca were defeated by the Roman Empire in 61. Eighty thousand men and women were said to have lost their lives to her crusade against the empire, although the story lacks archaeological evidence. Most likely this site was a bit further north.  

These hill forts we know for sure were used by the warring Celtic tribes of Trinovantes and Catuvellauni before the Roman invasion. 

Although much of the historical facts remain unverified, the legend of her ghost roaming the forest still linger. Some claim to have seen the ghost of Boudicca herself though, coming through the mist on her chariot. 

The Suicide Ponds of Epping Forest

Inside the forest you will find many lakes and ponds. There is a place said to draw people to it to take their life and it has a sinister reputation. Although there are over 100 lakes and ponds in the forest, it could be many places of course. 

This place in the woods is a pond where according to legend was two young lovers who drowned themselves around 300 years ago in one of the ponds in the forest, many believing it to be this.  The tragedies since then have seemingly just been piling on.

So bad is it apparently that people have tried to get a petition going in 2021 to close the pond off and get 24 hour surveillance because of the darkness surrounding this particular pond.  

Lindsey Pond

Another pond in the forest is the pond close to Lindsey Street. In the 1960s, stories started pouring in about ghostly figures coming from the pond on horseback. According to the stories, they rode toward town before suddenly disappearing. 

Many of the waters close to the forest are said to have a ghost or two in them. A young girl drowning close to the Kings Oak pub has also been seen here, as well as sightings of a headless horseman. There are also more than one story about a woman drowning her child and herself in these ponds and have ever since been haunting the waters of Epping Forest.

The Hangman’s Hill Mystery

One particular site, known as Hangman’s Hill, adds to the eerie mystique of Epping Forest just past Avey Lane. Legend has it that this location was once used for public executions, with the spirits of the condemned lingering in the hushed stillness of the night. 

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According to legend that is probably the most talked about and most tried. People have heard screams coming from the hill and even called the police to the site without them finding anything. 

Some visitors claim to experience strange phenomena on Hangman’s Hill, where gravity seemingly defies its own rules, prompting vehicles to roll uphill—a phenomenon that only deepens the forest’s reputation for the unexplained.

The only thing is put your car in neutral and feel the shift as the hangman pulls you up towards the hill. 

The Bad Omens

Some of the animals you see inside of Epping Forest are apparently more than they seem. There are stories about a White hard or stag seen in the forest that signifies death or at least trouble if you see it.

The same goes for seeing a Black Shuck, or the ghost dog that is found everywhere in Essex as well as England for that matter. Some say it is a harbinger of bad luck or just a companion of the devil. 

It is mostly in the High Beech where sightings of the haunted hound have been seen. 

Modern-Day Hauntings of Epping Forest

As night descends upon Epping Forest, stories of modern-day hauntings persist. Witnesses recount chilling encounters, from ghostly shapes moving among the trees to unsettling sounds that echo through the darkness. 

Even after all these years people still claim to see headless horsemen in the forest, at Wake arms roundabout there is allegedly a man who runs out in front of the cars. When the cars stop however, he only stares into their eyes before he fades away. 

Around these parts reports about the ghost of a biker as well as a horse-drawn coach have been seen in the night. 

Epping Forest, with its ancient trees and hidden pathways, stands as a living chronicle of England’s past. Beyond the rustling leaves and dappled sunlight, the forest harbors tales of crime and spectral echoes, inviting those brave enough to explore its shadowy recesses. As day turns to night, the secrets of Epping Forest come alive, beckoning the curious and daring to unravel the mysteries that continue to weave their spell upon this enchanted woodland.

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The haunted history of Epping Forest | This Is Local London 

Is Epping Forest Haunted? 

Ghosts of Epping Forest 

Halloween: Epping Forest’s haunted houses revealed 

Epping Forest – Wikipedia 

THE SPIRIT OF DICK TURPIN – ghostwalkbrighton.co.uk 

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The Red-Headed Hitchhiker on the Rehoboth-Seekonk Line

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The vanishing hitchhiker comes in all shapes and sizes as well as throughout all different religions and cultures. This is also the case with the so-called Red-headed hitchhiker from the Bridgewater Triangle that is said to haunt the Rehoboth-Seekink Line. 

Venturing into the heart of the Bridgewater Triangle in New England by Rehoboth Massachusetts, where folklore intertwines with reality, one encounters a tale that surpasses the ordinary bounds of the supernatural—the legend of the red-headed hitchhiker along Route 44 in Massachusetts. As the sun sets on Route 44 along the Rehoboth-Seekonk line, an unsettling encounter may await those who traverse the darkened road. 

Described as an figure with fiery red hair, clad in red flannel and blue jeans, this spectral hitchhiker is said to emerge with his thumb outstretched, seeking a ride into the unknown.

Route 44 is a patch of road in New England in the USA where the modern world is constantly reminded of its past on this highway. People believe this ghost to be someone that died on these roads, but have been unable to find the origin story of it all and who this ghost is supposed to be is a big mystery to all. 

The Mysterious Hitchhiker

The narrative surrounding the red-headed hitchhiker takes on various forms. Some claim to have seen him on the side of the road, while others speak of an eerie reflection on windshields, a phantom presence that materializes in the shadows. Despite the lack of a known origin story, the mystique surrounding this spectral figure has woven itself into the fabric of local legend.

It is said that he only gets in the back seat, even if it is only the driver there, looking perhaps around 40 to his early 50s and normal looking enough to stop and ask him for a lift. If you ask him about where he is headed, he doesn’t give any response. He only points down to the direction of where the driver is headed anyway. 

After a while The Red-Headed Hitchhiker starts to giggle, soon sounding maniacal and uncontrollable, piercing the ears of the driver. When the driver gets fed up with this and threatens to drop the hitchhiker off on the side of the road, the hitchhiker disappears without a trace except from emotionally scarring the people in the car. 

Description of the Apparition

Eyewitness accounts converge on a vivid depiction of the red-headed hitchhiker—a man with striking red hair that is said to be long with a big bushy red hair, his attire a haunting ensemble of red flannel shirt and dirty blue jeans. 

His spectral form appears, thumb extended mostly although not always for his hitchhiking adventures, beckoning to those who pass by. Whether glimpsed on the roadside or as a ghostly reflection in the windshield, the hitchhiker’s presence is undeniably unsettling with his harrowing dark, empty and soulless eyes.

The Haunted Bridgewater Triangle

But what really is the Bridgewater Triangle that seems to hold so many legends, like the one of the The Red-Headed Hitchhiker haunting the roads?

The Bridgewater Triangle is an area of about 200 square miles in southeastern Massachusetts. First described in the 1970s by cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman in his book, Mysterious America. 

Read more: One of the more famous spots in the Bridgewater Triangle is perhaps the Lizzie Borden House where a horrible murder was committed and only paranormal forces lingered. 

The Bridgewater Triangle is known for hosting an array of spooky sightings, from Bigfoot, Thunderbird to UFOs to ghosts to satanic cults and old Native American monsters and ghost stories. The history of this haunted expanse is more than mere speculation—it is a documented tapestry of tragedies and crimes that contribute to the ominous allure of the Cursed Forest.

Unlike many legends within the Bridgewater Triangle, the red-headed hitchhiker lacks a discernible origin story. Local legend trippers, those intrepid seekers of the supernatural, confess to never stumbling upon a first-hand account. The absence of a concrete beginning only adds to the chilling aura that surrounds this spectral hitchhiker, leaving the curious traveler with more questions than answers.

The legend was made famous by the book, The New England Ghost Files written by Charles Turek Robinson.

Tales of The Red-Headed Hitchhiker

Throughout the years, many have laid claims to have seen The Red-Headed Hitchhiker’s ghost supposedly haunting these roads. 

One driver recalls the hitchhiker moving right alongside his fast moving car. Another picked him up only to have him disappear from his seat. One couple, Harry and Sheena Hanson living in Swansea, talked about how their car broke down around 10 pm and the woman stayed in the car as the man walked to get some help. The man claims he saw him sitting on the side of the road:

“Suddenly, the man’s face got very strange,” Harry remembers. “He stopped grinning, he twisted his mouth, and I noticed that there was something wrong with his eyes. They were all clouded over…no pupils or anything…just (blank) and all white. I began to feel weird and started to walk away from him. As I hurried away, I heard the man laughing. I turned around, but he was no longer there. I mean, I could no longer see him there, but I still heard the laughing, (as though) it was coming from just a few feet away from me. And the laughing kept switching locations. First I heard it in front of me, then behind me, then to the left of me. It was bizarre. I began to run along the highway back toward the car, and, as I did, the laughing followed me for a good two or three hundred feet. It scared the (expletive) out of me. And then, it suddenly stopped.”

The man saw him on the side of the road and tried to talk to him, only to be yelled at before disappearing. The woman heard his laughing voice coming through the radio, taunting her until she ran away from the car crying as she was waiting for her boyfriend. 

People have also tried to call out to the man they see on the road, The man is slowly making his way towards their car, but as he approaches, he slowly gets transparent until he suddenly disappears. 

Journeying into the Unknown

As night descends upon Route 44, casting an inky veil over the Rehoboth-Seekonk line, the red-headed hitchhiker’s legend takes on an eerie life of its own, although no one knows where he comes from. Did he die on these roads?.

Drivers navigating the winding roads may find themselves captivated by an inexplicable sense of foreboding, a subtle whisper in the wind that hints at the possibility of encountering the enigmatic figure with the outstretched thumb.

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 The Redheaded Hitchhiker of Route 44, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Haunted Place) 

Red Headed Hitchhiker of Route 44 – Spooky Southcoast 

The Ghostly Tale of the Redheaded Hitchhiker of Route 44 

13 Days of Halloween Tales of Terror: Red-Headed Phantom | Boothbay Register 

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The Icelandic Ghost Story of The White Cap

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

The story about the White Cap is an Icelandic ghost story from the old times, although how old is uncertain, as it is now turned into a folktale that has gone through many retellings. It tells the story about a nameless boy and girl that took something from a ghost and had to pay dearly for it. 

The Ghost story was retold from its oral story in Icelandic Legends by Jón Arnason who traveled the country and collected the folktales and ghost stories in the 1800s inspired by the work the Grimm brothers did in Germany in the same area. 

The Ghost and its White Cap

The little boy and girl lived close to a church in a small village in Iceland. The boy was a mischievous boy and had a habit of trying to scare the girl when he had the opportunity. But the more he tried to get a scare out of the girl, the more used she got to it, and in the end, nothing faced her anymore. And everything she saw she thought was strange, she was sure it had to be one of the boy’s tricks. 

One day while they were washing clothes, the girl was sent to the churchyard by her mother. The linen they had just washed was hung up there to dry. The girl went unafraid into the graveyard and started to fill her basket with the fresh linen when she looked up and saw someone sitting on a tomb close to her. The figure was dressed in all white and she thought instinctively it had to be the boy that was up to one of his tricks, so she wasn’t afraid and figured she would call his bluff. 

The girl ran up to the figure on the tomb and pulled off its cap as she said out loud that he would not be able to frighten her this time. 

She then went home with the linen, but when she came back, the boy was the first one that greeted her when she reached her cottage. No way he could have reached home before she did and she started to fear the truth. 

This was not the only strange thing though, as when they sorted through the linen, they found the cap that she had pulled off from the figure on the tomb. The White Cap, although white was full of mold and earth. They all then understood that it had been a ghost she had encountered, and now, the whole village was paralyzed with fear. 

The Icelandic Ghost on the Tomb

The next day, the ghost was again sitting on the same tombstone like it had done the previous day, although now it was missing its White Cap. Nobody dared to approach it and had no idea as to how to rid themselves from it. Ghosts in icelandic ghost stories were often shown to act as flesh and bone that could interact with living humans, and sometimes, they were very dangerous. So they sent for help from a village close to them. 

In that village there was an old man that claimed that they had to replace the white cap that the girl had taken from the girl to avoid any bad repercussions. It had to be done with everyone watching in complete silence, and it had to be the little girl that gave the cap back. 

Icelandic Legends: The ghost story of the “White Cap” comes from Iceland and was retold by Jón Arnason in Icelandic Legends as he was travelling around collecting oral tales around the country.

So the whole village gathered in the churchyard, watching as the little girl approached the ghost sitting on the tombstone, not really moving, not really showing any sign of what the ghost really wanted. She placed the White Cap on its head and asked if it was satisfied now.

The ghost looked up and answered: “Yes, but are you now satisfied?” as it raised its hand and hit her and the little girl fell over and died. The ghost then sank into the grave he was sitting on and was not seen again. 

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

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

Móðir mín í kví, kví means the Dear Mother in the Pen, Pen, and is one of Iceland’s most well known ghost stories, and also the base for the most horrifying lullaby children have gone to sleep with. 

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The Folktale of Móðir mín í kví, kví

Once there was a young girl living on a farm with a want for life, dancing, singing and partying. She was unmarried and poor though and became pregnant with a man that had no plans of taking her as his wife. When she gave birth she decided to carry the child and put it outside to die. She carried the child out in her shawl or veil, sometimes retold it was only a rag. 

After it was all over and done with, she attended a vikivaki celebration with singing and dancing a ritual circle dance during the church holidays, something the girl loved. She got the invitation, but had nothing to wear for the occasion. So she didn’t go and was sorry to be sitting at home. 

Just before the dance, the girl was milking sheep with another woman and complained to her that she had nothing to wear. As soon as she said it out loud they heard a voice from under the wall of the pen: 

Icelandic:
“Móðir mín í kví, kví,
kvíddu ekki því, því;
ég skal ljá þér duluna mína
að dansa í
og dansa í.”

English:
“Dear mother, in a pen, a pen,
do not worry about it because, because
I’ll lend you my rag
to dance in
and dance in. “

In Icelandic ghost stories, the ghost often repeat the last word in the sentence as in this short verse. She knew the message was to her, and she knew it was a ghost, talking about the single piece of clothing she had left the child out to die in. She was so shaken up after hearing her dead child reciting the words to her and she went insane for the rest of her life. 

The útburður Ghost in Icelandic Folktales

In Icelandic as well as Scandinavian ghost stories, people sometimes encounter an útburður or an utburd. They were ghosts of children that were put outside to die. Either the child was unwanted because it was born outside of wedlock, or the parents didn’t have the means to raise it. 

útburðr: The ghost in Móðir mín í kví, kví is an utburd, found in many variations in Scandinavian folklore. The Swedish call them Myling, and Utburd or útburðr in Norwegian and Icelandic. They can remind of the English Changeling creature.

When Scandinavians were pagans, this was a practice that wasn’t a crime. Even when the pagans on Iceland turned Christian, this was something that they continued to have as a permitted custom until the 11th century. In fact, to have the child would be punished with fines or even death. 

The children turned into ghosts, sometimes just to torment their mother, sometimes because they couldn’t enter heaven because they weren’t baptized. 

You could hear them crying, and they were believed to have been bad omens. 

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The Dangerously Haunted Tuen Mun Road

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

Today Hong Kong is known for being a major urban area with concrete as far as the eye goes, that is including the highways. Tuen Mun Road was one of the first major expressways in Hong Kong that opened in 1978 that proved to be a great challenge for the engineers building it at the time because of the winding coastline and steep terrain along the coast that also makes it more dangerous than a road in a straight line.

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The Tuen Mun Road connects two villages in greater Hong Kong called Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan and is a notoriously congested highway. The almost 20 km long road is described as a ‘Zombie’ Road due to its habit of causing dangerous accidents as well as having a haunted reputation. 

Dangerous Highway with many Accidents

As mentioned, the Tuen Mun Road is known for its heavy traffic jams and frequent road accidents that sometimes end in tragedy. Over the almost 40 years there have been hundreds of accidents and several deaths because of it. One of the most talked about being the bus accident in 2003 that killed 21 people. 

But what is it that makes this particular road more dangerous than others? The road accident on Tuen Mun Road is said to be because of the steep terrain with slopes and sharp turns, but is that all there is to it? 

There are alternative explanations that are based on local legends and are grounded in the supernatural . 

Tuen Mun Road Haunted by Ghosts of Former Drivers

The Tuen Mun Road has been called the zombie road and is known for being a haunted road of the victims from the road accidents. Some even claim that the ghosts are some of the reasons why these accidents, or rather, collisions, happen.

Legend has it that people have been driving and suddenly see something that looks like a human, or at least the specter of it and they have tried to avoid it by steering away. However, the thing in the middle of the road was nothing but a ghost and when swerving in the road they hit the sides of the road or other cars, causing more accidents and in the worst cases, more deaths. 

There are even those that claim that the ghosts that roam along the haunted road have taken control over the vehicle and caused the accidents on purpose.  

Because of this, rumors about ghosts haunting the road started and today the road is known as one of the most haunted roads in the world. 

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The Ghost Children at Mang Gui Kiu Bridge

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After a terrible flooding accident on the Mang Gui Kiu Bridge in Hong Kong, there have been several reports about drivers and passerby seeing ashen faced ghost children waving at them, hoping that someone will finally get them out from the place

In Tsung Tsai Yuen (松仔園) in the Tai Po district in Hong Kong there is a bridge that drivers claim to be haunted. Ever since the 1950s have the Mang Gui Kiu Bridge (猛鬼橋) Nearby there is a monument that can perhaps shed some light at just who it can be haunting this bridge. 

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Tsung Tsai Yuen is still a popular place to have an outdoor picnic because of the beautiful scenery and the long river below. The Mang Gui Kiu Bridge was originally called the Hung Shui Kiu, meaning Bridge of Flooding because of being flooded because of rain frequently. This is what led to the tragedy on that day 1955 when 28 children died. 

The Flooding Accident in 1955

On 28th of August in 1955 there was a group of teachers from the St. James’ Settlement that were driving through with children from the Tai Po Rural Orphanage. The teachers and students were on a week-long trip and were having a final picnic before returning home. 

At 13:30 in the afternoon they got caught in heavy rain and they all ran to take shelter under the Mang Gui Kiu Bridge. But it rained too hard and the bridge was flooded and a sudden landslide washed them away. There were only a few survivors, but it is said that many of them remained as ghosts, haunting the bridge to this day. 

The Ashen Faced Children Ghost by Mang Gui Kiu Bridge

They claim to have seen ashen-faced children waving in the dark at passing cars at night, running over the nearby roads.

There are even some locals that have claimed to have seen their children both holding hands and playing with just air at times, almost like there are some ghostly children there with them.  

Taxi and bus drivers have also said that they have experienced passengers that get into their vehicles only to vanish into thin air as soon as they turn on the engine and lights. 

The Ghost Passenger

One of these stories was aout one of the bus drivers that drove the route passed Mang Gui Kiu Bridge with an empty bus when he saw a woman. She got onboard, but the driver noticed that there was only a crumpled piece of chinese ghost money in the cashbox, not real money for the living. 

He shouted back at the pale woman that had just stepped onto his ride, but when he turned there was no one there. He thought to himself that it had to be a ghost and kept on driving to not offend the spirit and perhaps even help her. 

When approaching the next stop he saw that the signal light was on and he pulled into the stop and opened the door, even though no passengers stepping on or off was in sight. 

Then he suddenly hears a voice saying Thank You. 

The Ghosts of Marching Soldiers

This is not the only haunted tale from this area though. It is said that the nearby village, the Dan Kwai Village was an alleged execution place during the Second Sino-Japanese War from 1937-1945, primarily a conflict between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. 

It is said that the blood of the executed were washed into the water under the Mang Gui Kiu Bridge, coloring it red. 

Years later it was reported about the sound of soldiers marching from the locals and seeing their ghosts at midnight. 

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The Dark and Haunted Towers of Zvíkov Castle

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The beautiful Zvíkov Castle in the Czech Republic is thought to be haunted by a demonic imp that resides inside of the old castle towers as well as a residence Lady in White and a hellhound guarding a secret entrance. 

Nestled on a rocky outcrop above the confluence of the Vltava and Otava rivers in the Czech Republic, Zvíkov Castle is a magnificent fortress steeped in history and often called The King of Czech Castles. 

Its majestic towers and formidable walls have withstood the test of time, bearing witness to centuries of political intrigue, battles, and conquests that shaped the country. But beneath the Zvíkov Castle’s grandeur lies a darker side, one that is shrouded in mystery and haunted by legends of ghosts, curses, and malevolent spirits. 

The role of Zvíkov Castle in Czech History

Zvíkov Castle has a rich and fascinating history, one that is full of political intrigue, battles, and conquests all the way from the Bohemian Přemyslid dynasty. The castle played a key role in many of the major events that shaped the history of medieval Bohemia, including the Hussite Wars, the Thirty Years’ War, and the rise of the Habsburgs.

Zvíkov Castle played a significant role in the history of medieval Bohemia and the Czech Republic. The castle built with water all around was a key stronghold for the Rosenbergs, who were among the most powerful and influential families in the region. It was also a center of political and cultural activity, hosting many of the most important figures of the time.

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During the Hussite Wars, Zvíkov Castle was besieged by Hussite armies, who attempted to storm the castle’s walls. The castle’s defenders held out for several months, but were eventually forced to surrender. The castle was later destroyed by the Hussites, but was rebuilt by the Rosenbergs in the 16th century.

Today, Zvíkov Castle is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world to explore its history, architecture, and legends. The castle’s haunting beauty and rich history make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the dark and mysterious side of Europe’s past.

The Imp Haunting the Towers

Zvíkov Castle is renowned for its ghostly sightings and paranormal experiences. Visitors to the castle have reported seeing shadowy figures moving through the halls, hearing strange noises and footsteps, and feeling cold spots and sudden drops in temperature. Some have even claimed to have been touched or pushed by unseen hands.

One of the ghosts said to be haunting the castle is called the Zvikov’s Imp. He is said to be haunting the ancient tower Markomanka, a tower with mysterious markings or runes in the stones. He has also been reported to haunt another tower called Hlíza or The Black Tower.

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Stories have been circulating about him for hundreds of years and is known for playing tricks on people like punching, poking, moving their objects or tripping them. 

It is said that people that have visited the castle tell about seeing strange things in their photoes when coming home as well as experiencing technical issues. 

Animals are also said to be affected and have shown bizarre behavior, almost like possessed

This story most likely comes from the stories about the Rarášek from Slavic folklore. Described as a sort of imp or a trickster spirit. The legend of the Zvíkovský rarášek has been told since 1597 when they were doing work in the Markomanka Tower that is also the oldest part of the castle. 

It was said that the workers were driven out from the evil spirit, and that it has since haunted the Throne Room at midnight. 

Dead Within a Year

Another story told about the Zvíkov Castle is that anyone that sleeps over in the main tower is said to die within a year. Perhaps one of the demonic imps more deadly tricks?

Another thing to beware is down in the catacombs of the castle where it is said that bloody hellhounds roam and have been blamed when some hear strange howling in the night. According to the legends there is a secret passage they are guarding from the gothic chapel of St. Anne from the 1200s. 

The Legend of the White Lady

Another one of the enduring legends of Zvíkov Castle is that of the White Lady, a ghostly apparition that is said to haunt the castle’s halls, although she is said to not be as demonic as the other strange occurrences from the castle. 

Many visitors to Zvíkov Castle have reported seeing the White Lady, dressed in a flowing white gown, gliding through the castle’s rooms and appearing in the stairs. Some have even claimed to have heard her weeping and 

Conclusion and final thoughts

Zvíkov Castle is a hauntingly beautiful fortress steeped in history and legend. Its dark past is a testament to the trials and tribulations of medieval Bohemia, and it’s haunted legends continue to intrigue and fascinate visitors to this day. So, gather your courage, and join us on a journey into the heart of one of Europe’s most haunted castles.

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The Haunted Seven Sisters Road at Tsat Tsz Mui

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A long time ago, there were seven sisters that made a pact to die together in Tsat Tsz Mui, Hong Kong. And according to legend, there were also reports of them haunting swimmers from the depth of the sea.

In North Point there is a road called Tsat Tsz Mui Road (七姊妹道) that means Seven Sisters Road. Today the road is a place of office and residential buildings as well as shopping malls and restaurants. But there used to be beaches there. 

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The road on Tsat Tsz Mui is built on reclaimed land, and underneath it all, there hides a tragic tale of seven sisters that are haunting the place because they never got a chance to live on their own terms. 

The Seven Sisters Pact of Life and Death

According to legend, there was once a group of Hakka women, a group of Han Chinese people that fled from the north from social unrest in the Qing Dynasty and sought refuge in the Cantonese provinces. 

The seven women who had been playmates all their life decided to become blood sisters and would die on the same day. The sisterhood lived in the same area and all swore a vow of celibacy and would never get married. 

One day, the third sister’s family decided it was time to marry her off. She didn’t want to, but didn’t dare to oppose her parents.   

The sisters were desperate, but saw no way to live their life as they had swore on. All of the seven sisters drowned themselves in the ocean the night before her wedding. 

Tsat Tsz Mui Rocks on the Beach

Their bodies were never recovered, but when the tide receded they found seven boulders in a row. These were named the Tsat Tsz Mui Shek (七姊妹石), Seven Sister Rocks, and the village Tsat Tsz Mui Tsuen (七姊妹村), Seven Sister Village. 

The Ghost of the Seven Sisters

Later the Chinese Recreation Club built the Seven Sisters Swimming Club in 1911 and hosted large bathing platforms that were destroyed during the Battle of Hong Kong in 1941.

Problem was the male swimmers though. Many went for an evening swim but there were so many cases of the male swimmers drowning, even though they were known to be strong swimmers. 

Ever since then, there have been legends that it is the spirits of the seven sisters in the water, taking their revenge on the men that wouldn’t leave them alone. 

In 1934 the rocks were buried under the reclamation for urban development and the seven sisters with it.

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