What are some of the most well - known haunted real stories?

Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia is a well - known haunted location. It was a prison where inmates were treated very harshly. There are tales of ghosts of former inmates still lingering in the cells. People have reported hearing screams and seeing shadowy figures. The prison's dark and decaying atmosphere adds to the sense of the supernatural. There are also guided tours where some visitors claim to have had spooky encounters.

Robert the Doll is also very famous. It has a long history of being associated with strange happenings. It is said that the doll was once the plaything of a young boy named Eugene. But after some time, Eugene started to claim that the doll was alive and would move around on its own. People who have visited the museum where Robert is kept often report feeling an uncomfortable coldness and a sense of being watched.

One well - known haunted horror story is 'The Amityville Horror'. It's about a family who moves into a house with a dark past. Strange noises, apparitions, and terrifying events start to occur. Another is 'The Shining'. A writer takes his family to an isolated hotel and they are haunted by the spirits there. The hotel seems to have a mind of its own, driving the man insane.

The ghost of a little girl is often reported. She is said to be seen in various parts of the ship, sometimes playing or just standing still. It's thought she may have been a passenger who perished on the ship.

The Tower of London is a well - known haunted location. There have been numerous reports of ghostly apparitions, such as the ghosts of Anne Boleyn and other executed prisoners. People claim to see their figures wandering around the tower.

One well - known story is the Scottsboro Boys case. Although not directly carried out by the KKK, the KKK's presence and influence in the area contributed to the unjust treatment of the nine African - American teenagers. They were falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931. The KKK - influenced atmosphere in the South at that time led to a rushed and unfair trial, highlighting the deep - seated racism that the KKK promoted.

The Amityville Horror is a very well - known one. Supposedly, a family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They experienced all kinds of terrifying phenomena, like green slime oozing from the walls and demonic voices. It became famous and was even made into movies.

The Bachelors Grove Cemetery in Illinois is a lesser - known but very haunted place. There have been reports of strange lights, phantom cars, and apparitions. People often feel an overwhelming sense of dread when they visit. Another is the Stanley Hotel in Colorado. It inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining'. There are stories of ghosts in the hallways, and guests have reported strange experiences like doors opening and closing on their own.

Well, there's the story of the phantom pianist. Supposedly, on quiet evenings, you can hear the faint sound of a piano being played in the music room, even though it's locked up. It's thought to be the ghost of a talented music student who died before fulfilling their dreams.

One story that has been passed around a lot is about strange voices. Guests have reported hearing whispers and conversations in empty rooms or hallways. They can't make out what is being said exactly, but it gives them the creeps. Some think these voices could be the spirits of long - dead guests still having their own conversations. There are also tales of objects moving on their own. Small items like glasses or keys have been known to shift position without any logical explanation, which adds to the haunted reputation of the Byron Hot Springs Hotel.