What are some classic scary myth stories?

A well - known one is the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It's full of magic, quests, and chivalry. There are elements like the sword in the stone and Merlin the wizard. Also, in Norse mythology, the tales of Thor and Loki are quite popular in the form of fictionalized stories. These stories often depict their battles and their relationships within the Norse pantheon.

One classic is the 'Bloody Mary' story. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, in front of a mirror, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times, a vengeful spirit will appear. Another is the 'Hook Man'. Supposedly, a man with a hook for a hand haunts lovers parked in remote areas at night. And then there's the 'Slender Man'. He is a tall, thin figure in a black suit, often associated with abducting children in the woods.

The Wendigo is a truly terrifying myth. It comes from Native American folklore. The Wendigo is a spirit that possesses humans and makes them have an insatiable hunger for human flesh. It is often associated with the cold and lonely places in the wilderness. People who are greedy or who engage in cannibalism are said to be at risk of becoming a Wendigo. It's a story that warns against the dangers of giving in to our basest desires.

The vanishing hitchhiker is a well - known urban myth. A driver picks up a hitchhiker on a lonely road. The hitchhiker might seem normal at first, but then mysteriously disappears from the moving car. Some versions say that the hitchhiker is the ghost of someone who died in an accident on that very road and is doomed to repeat this cycle of appearing and disappearing.

Another spooky story is that of the Aka Manto. It often takes place in public toilets. He is a red - hooded figure. If you are in a toilet stall and he asks you if you want red paper or blue paper, choosing the wrong one could lead to a very unpleasant fate, like being dragged into the toilet or something equally horrifying.

Another is 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. In this short story, the narrator is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye'. He kills the old man and hides his body under the floorboards. But he is haunted by the sound of the old man's still - beating heart, which drives him to confess. It's a great exploration of guilt and madness.

One scary Greek myth is the story of Medusa. She was once a beautiful maiden but was cursed by Athena. Her hair turned into snakes and anyone who looked directly at her turned into stone. It's really frightening as the idea of just a glance causing such a horrible transformation is terrifying.

One classic is 'The Wolf Man'. It tells the story of a man who is cursed to become a werewolf. The idea of a man transforming into a half - man, half - wolf creature during the full moon is really terrifying.

There's also the story of 'Bloody Mary'. If you go into a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of a mirror, a spooky woman might appear. It's often told at sleepovers. The origin of this story is a bit murky, but it has been passed down for generations, scaring kids and adults alike.

One classic scary story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The big bad wolf is a menacing figure. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' with the evil witch in the forest. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' also has some scary elements, like the wolf disguising as the grandmother.