There's the story of the Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Legend has it that these German mercenaries were particularly fearsome. There were tales of their ghosts haunting the battlefields where they had fallen. People in the area around those battlefields reported seeing strange apparitions of soldiers in old - fashioned uniforms at night. It was said that they still held their weapons as if ready for battle, which was very scary for the local inhabitants.
The story of the Angels of Mons is quite a spooky one. During World War I, British soldiers claimed to have seen angelic figures protecting them from the German onslaught. It was a strange occurrence as they were in a dire situation, outnumbered and on the verge of being overrun. The idea that some supernatural force came to their aid was both inspiring and a bit scary because it defied normal understanding of warfare.
There's a famous native American wendigo story. A young warrior, out on a vision quest, strayed into wendigo territory. He was captured by the wendigo's magic. The wendigo tried to corrupt his mind, filling it with thoughts of greed and hunger for human flesh. But the warrior was strong - willed. He called upon the spirits of his ancestors for help. They gave him the strength to break free from the wendigo's hold. He then set a trap for the wendigo using his knowledge of the forest. When the wendigo fell into the trap, the warrior banished it back to the spirit world.
The 'Lego Werewolf' story is also famous among Lego scary story enthusiasts. In a Lego village surrounded by forest, a werewolf made of brown and grey Lego pieces starts to terrorize the villagers. The werewolf's howls echo through the village at night, and it leaves behind a trail of destroyed Lego houses. The villagers must band together and use their Lego tools and weapons to fend off the beast.
One well - known story is about a prisoner who was wrongly executed in Fremantle Prison long ago. His ghost is said to haunt the execution area. People have reported feeling a cold chill and a sense of dread when they are near that spot.
The 'Kermit's Haunted Mansion' story is quite well - known. In it, Kermit accidentally enters a haunted mansion. There are ghosts floating around, and the furniture moves on its own. Kermit has to find his way out while being chased by these spooky entities.
The 'Time Traveler's Wife' has some scary elements in it. The main character, Henry, time travels involuntarily. He often finds himself in dangerous situations in different times. For example, he once landed in a war zone and had to quickly figure out how to survive. His wife, Clare, also has to deal with his sudden disappearances, which is quite a scary and unpredictable situation for her.
The story of the Firebird is quite interesting. In the story, the Firebird is a magical and beautiful creature with feathers that glow like fire. However, it often steals golden apples from a king's orchard. A brave hero sets out to capture the Firebird. Along the way, he faces many challenges. He has to deal with the evil Koschei the Deathless, who has the power to cheat death. Koschei keeps his soul hidden in a needle, which is inside an egg, which is inside a duck, which is inside a hare, which is inside an iron chest. The hero has to outwit Koschei to finally get the Firebird and also win the hand of a princess. This story is full of mystery, danger and magic, and it has been a part of Russian folklore for a long time.
The most famous might be the haunted drive - thru stories. There are accounts where customers in the drive - thru at night hear strange voices through the intercom instead of the normal employee voices. They might order their food but receive cryptic or disturbing responses.
The most famous one might be the story of the 'Lady of the Lake'. It is said that a beautiful woman in a white dress can be seen walking on the water during the early hours of the morning. But if you get too close, she vanishes. Some believe she was a woman who drowned in the lake long ago and her spirit is trapped there.
Here's a soldier's story. There was a female soldier, Sarah. She overcame gender discrimination in the military. She trained harder than anyone else in her unit. When her unit was on a mission in a mountainous area, they faced difficult terrains and bad weather. But Sarah led the way, using her excellent navigation skills. She inspired her comrades and proved that women can be great soldiers too.
One famous Japanese scary story is 'The Ring'. It's about a cursed videotape. If you watch it, you'll receive a phone call saying you'll die in seven days. Another is 'Tomie'. Tomie is a beautiful yet extremely creepy woman who has the ability to regenerate and drive men to madness. There's also 'Ju - On: The Grudge', where a vengeful spirit haunts a house and those who enter it, bringing death and misfortune.