What are the most well - known Appalachian Mountain scary stories?

The story of the White Things is another well - known Appalachian scary story. These are said to be ghost - like entities that float around in the woods at night. People who have claimed to see them say they are pale and move in an otherworldly way, often scaring hikers and those who venture into the Appalachian wilderness at night.

The story of the Flatwoods Monster is quite well - known. It was described as a tall, menacing figure with a round, red face and a strange body. It emerged from the woods, scaring the local people. Many thought it was some kind of extraterrestrial being or a demon from the deep mountains.

The story of the phantom hiker is quite well - known. People claim to see a hiker in old - fashioned clothes walking along the trails. But when they try to approach him, he vanishes. It's thought to be the spirit of a hiker who got lost and died long ago.

Well, there's a story about a haunted cabin deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Legend has it that a family was brutally murdered there long ago. Ever since, hikers passing by at night claim to hear blood - curdling screams and see shadowy figures moving around inside the dilapidated cabin. Another one is about a witch who was said to live in a cave in the mountains. She was known for casting evil spells on those who dared to enter her territory.

There's also the story of the Wampus Cat in the Appalachians. Legend has it that a woman who spied on a sacred tribal ceremony was transformed into this half - cat, half - woman beast. It's said to roam the mountains at night, making a terrifying screeching sound that chills the blood of anyone who hears it. The Wampus Cat is often used to scare children into behaving, as it was thought to prey on those who were naughty or out after dark.

One scary Appalachian Mountain story is about the Mothman. People in the area reported seeing a large, humanoid figure with wings. It was often seen before disasters, like the collapse of the Silver Bridge. Folks believed it was an omen of bad things to come, and its presence filled the mountains with an eerie sense of dread.

The haunted Fresno theater is a well - known one. Workers there have reported seeing apparitions during rehearsals late at night. Some say they hear the sound of a long - ago actor who died on stage, still practicing his lines. It's really creepy.

There's a story about a BTS member feeling an 'unusual presence' during a late - night practice session. However, considering they often practice for long hours and get tired, it could have been just a momentary hallucination. They were in a big empty practice room, and the silence and exhaustion might have made their minds play tricks on them. Maybe the lack of proper ventilation made them a bit dizzy too, and they misinterpreted that feeling as something spooky.

The story of the Lost Battalion is another. Trapped behind enemy lines, they were cut off from supplies and support. They had to fight off the enemy while slowly starving and running out of ammunition. The sense of isolation and impending doom in that situation made it a truly scary story of WW1.