What are the most famous scary paranormal stories?

The story of the Headless Horseman during the American Revolutionary War in some areas is considered a paranormal war story. It was said that a headless figure on horseback would appear near battlefields at night, scaring both soldiers and local residents. Some believed it was the spirit of a fallen soldier seeking revenge or just lost in the chaos of war.

Another famous one is the Enfield Poltergeist case. In England, a family's house was plagued by poltergeist activity. Furniture moved on its own, objects were thrown around, and there were voices coming from nowhere. It attracted a lot of attention from paranormal investigators.

The story of the haunted mansion in Kolkata is quite famous. The Indian Paranormal Society investigated it and found that doors would open and close on their own. They also heard disembodied voices. They thought it was haunted by the spirit of a former owner who died in a tragic accident.

The Salem witch trials related stories are very famous. The Witch House in Salem is a big part of it. People believe that the spirits of the accused witches still roam there. Another is the story of the Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts. It's an area known for its high concentration of paranormal activity. There have been reports of UFO sightings, bigfoot - like creatures, and strange lights in the sky in this triangle area.

The Enfield Poltergeist case is quite famous. In London, a family's house was plagued by poltergeist activity. Furniture moved on its own, objects were thrown around, and voices were heard. It attracted a lot of attention, including that of paranormal investigators.

The Amityville Horror is a very well - known one. There were reports of all sorts of terrifying events in that house, like slime oozing from the walls and demonic voices. Another is the Enfield Poltergeist case where furniture moved on its own and a young girl seemed to be possessed.

The Montauk Project is a very famous long island paranormal story. There are rumors of government experiments that led to strange time - space anomalies and encounters with otherworldly beings. Some people believe that there are portals to other dimensions in Montauk.

The Amityville Horror is a very well - known one. Supposedly, a family experienced all sorts of terrifying things in their new home, like green slime oozing from the walls and demonic voices. Another is the Bell Witch Haunting. The Bell family was tormented by an unseen entity. It would pull people's hair, slap them, and make all kinds of noises.

The Cree Tribe has stories of a spirit that lives in the mountains. This spirit is said to be very large and powerful. It is often associated with thunder and lightning. According to the stories, when there is a storm in the mountains, it is the mountain spirit showing its power. Some Cree hunters claim to have seen a shadowy figure on the mountaintops during such storms, which they believe is the mountain spirit.

The book 'Ghost Hunters' is quite famous. It's based on the true investigations of paranormal researchers. They go into various haunted locations and document their experiences with apparitions, strange noises, and other unexplained phenomena.