American Ghost Stories

Previously: ‘Crimson Room’ And Toshimitsu Takagi’s Colorful Room Escape Games. If you were online in the mid-to-late 2000s, you’ll probably remember a lot of horror content bopping around the internet aimed at blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. This, you’ll recall, was when Slenderman first reared his faceless head on the Something Awful forums; it ...

Previously: “On The Bus.” This week, a gruesome little tale that’s equal parts detective story and cosmic horror yarn: The creepypasta “Anatomy Of Apartment 11A.” Written by Mak Ralston (who, you might recall, also penned the terrific “Ears,” which we took a look at during the Halloween season in 2023) and posted to the Creepypasta ...

Previously: El Juego De La Ventana. How much do you know about music boxes? Me, I was surprised to find that they’re a more recent invention than I would have thought: The earliest music box is thought to have been created around the 1770s in Switzerland. I was, however, not surprised to find that there’s ...

Across history artists have painted scenes that tell stories of spirituality, mythology, and even moments of strange and unexplained phenomena. While today’s UFO sightings are often caught on camera some UFO enthusiasts believe that evidence of extraterrestrial encounters and UFO’s are recorded in centuries-old art. Strange orbs, beams of light and strange objects appear in several ...

Previously: The Yellow Pen And White Paper Game. Today, we’re looking at another Japanese ritual game that reportedly teaches you how to go to another world. It’s sometimes referred to as the White Wall Game, mostly because, well… that’s the key item you use to make it all happen: A plain, white wall. The oldest version ...

Previously: Mercy Brown, Vampire. What’s the best way to make sure library books make it back onto the shelves from whence they came? Fines? Late fees? Chaining books to the shelves so they can’t leave in the first place? I mean, sure, all of those strategies have been used in the past (yes, including the ...

Ah, Jeffrey Dahmer, the man whose name alone sends a chill down the spines of even the most hardened true crime aficionados. This notorious serial killer, who took the lives of 17 young men, also dabbled in cannibalism and necrophilia. Now, it seems, even his ghost refuses to rest in peace. Join us as we embark ...

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Step inside the haunted halls of Duluth’s infamous Glensheen Mansion, where opulent tapestries, lush gardens, and antique pomegranates set the stage for one of Minnesota’s most chilling murders. She was just a skeptic out for a scenic tour…until a strange figure in old-fashioned attire appeared in the corner of the The post The Ghostly Heiress ...

When a home has sheltered multiple generations, it often becomes more than just a house—it becomes an extension of the family. It holds memories, energy, and sometimes even spirits that linger long after loved ones have passed. From footsteps in empty rooms to eerie shadows and an overpowering energy, this The post Generations of Ghosts ...

When Aaron agreed to bring supplies to a mysterious man camping deep in the East Tennessee woods, he never expected the stranger would show up on his doorstep, soaked to the bone, in the dead of night. With no clue how the man found his home, Aaron’s concern turned to The post Knock Knock… Ghost? ...

The Tower of London is steeped in history and haunted by the spirits of those who met their tragic fates within its walls. From the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn to the eerie cries of the two young princes, the Tower’s dark past seems forever tied to the present.  In The post The Tower of ...

Caitlin from Kentucky shares one of her most chilling encounters as a psychic medium—one that started with a seemingly innocent ghostly child and spiraled into something far more sinister. What began as a drive to see a movie soon revealed a malevolent spirit that would stop at nothing to get The post The Boy Who ...

I am back. Just at work, not so busy and I decided to share an experience I had after my mum passed away. As per my previous experience, I did share that my mum was obviously trying to be there for me after she was gone. This I found a little strange and would love ...

Several times in my living room some time ago, I experienced something strange. I would be sitting there relaxing and would suddenly become aware of a light, shivering in front of me. The nearest description I can give is that it was like seeing a light beneath a door, but shivering in mid air. I ...

I currently reside in my family home with my husband and 3 sons. I have fond memories of our home as a little child. There are also many memories which I wish I could tuck away in a little box and store it at the back of my brain never to be found again. We ...

Just to keep it simple, I will narrate the story in chronology. During their final years, my grandparents were forced to vacate their own home and live with us (home owned by my dad). Actually all of sudden my uncle staying in a village came up with his entire belongings and his family to my gran… Source: ...

This tale occurred just before the old nun experience, so I must’ve been around 7 (1975). My late mum used to run our school’s canteen. Oh, I went to a small country Catholic school (see details in the Old Nun). Anyway, every second Saturday mum used to go into town, getting a lift from someone ...

A mother and her teenage daughter’s road trip through the Scottish Highlands takes a deadly turn when they encounter a swarm of mutant midges. Midgies is co-created by Fort William-based author Barry Hutchison (of the JD Kirk series). He is bringing his latest idea to the big screen with Midgies, a darkly comedic horror about a swarm ...

Ghosts. The mere mention of these spectral beings can send a shiver down the spine or spark a lively debate among enthusiasts of the paranormal. In the United Kingdom, tales of ghostly encounters are as old as the hills, or more accurately, as old as the historical periods that seem to dominate these eerie narratives. Roman ...

If there’s one thing that gives every one of us the chills, it’s ghost photos. While some write these off as tricks of light or the product of double exposure, others believe these images offer glimpses of the supernatural. So as Halloween is almost upon us once again, I though I would share fifteen of the ...