The Yuma Territorial Prison has a particularly eerie story. The prison was a harsh place, and many inmates died there. There are tales of an inmate named Jack who was wrongly convicted and died in solitary confinement. His spirit is said to haunt the cell where he passed away. Visitors often report feeling a sense of dread and hearing faint moans when they pass by that cell. Some have even claimed to see a shadowy figure that resembles Jack, with his head hung low as if still in despair from his unjust fate. The cold, damp atmosphere of the prison only adds to the feeling that there are otherworldly presences.
There is a story about a house in Yuma that was built on an old burial ground. The family who moved in started experiencing strange phenomena. At night, they would hear the sound of digging, as if someone was trying to unearth something. Objects in the house would move on their own. One of the children claimed to see the face of a Native American looking through the window at night. It is believed that the spirits of those buried on the land were disturbed by the construction of the house and were trying to make their presence known. The family eventually moved out, too scared to stay any longer.
The Yuma River area has a ghost story of a young girl. Legend has it that she was playing by the river and accidentally drowned. Her spirit is said to wander the banks of the river. People have reported seeing a young girl in a wet dress, her hair dripping water. She sometimes appears to be looking for something, perhaps her lost way back home. There are also reports of her voice being heard, calling out for help. Fishermen in the area have sometimes felt a cold hand touch their fishing rods when they are near the spot where she drowned, which gives them quite a fright.
Sure. There's a story about the University of Arizona's music building. Legend has it that a talented but troubled music student committed suicide there many years ago. Since then, musicians practicing late at night have reported strange occurrences. For example, the sound of a piano playing a melancholic tune all by itself. Some have even claimed to see the figure of a young person sitting at the piano, but when they approach, it vanishes. It's as if the spirit of the student is still trying to finish the music they never got to complete in life.
Sure. There is a story about the 'Douen' in Trinidad. The Douen are small, mischievous spirits that look like children. They are often seen at night, wearing white. They have their feet on backwards. If a person encounters a Douen, it is said that they should not answer if the Douen calls their name. If they do, the Douen will lead them astray into the forest and they may never find their way back. These stories are used to keep children from wandering too far at night.
In one Arizona horror story, a group of hikers went deep into the mountains. As they were setting up camp for the night, they noticed that their campfire started to act strangely. The flames seemed to dance in a way that formed shapes, like the face of a demon. Then, they heard a loud howl that didn't sound like any animal they knew. They were so terrified that they packed up their things and tried to leave in the dark. But as they were leaving, they felt like they were being chased by an unseen force. They managed to make it back to civilization, but they were forever haunted by that experience.
One well - known Art Bell ghost story was about a lighthouse keeper's ghost. The lighthouse was on a remote island. According to the story, the new keeper started experiencing strange things. He heard eerie whistling at night, which seemed to come from nowhere. One night, he saw a figure in the window of the top floor, which looked like the previous keeper who had died years ago. The figure just stared out to sea. Bell's telling of this story included the historical context of the lighthouse, like how it had been through many storms and tragedies. This added to the spooky atmosphere of the story.
A popular Natchez Mississippi ghost story is about the Linden Plantation. The plantation has a tragic past, and it's said that the ghost of a young girl who died there can be seen. People say that she appears near the old oak trees on the property. It's thought that she might have been a victim of an illness or accident in the past. The sightings of her are often accompanied by a feeling of sadness and a cold breeze, as if her spirit is still in distress. The beautiful yet spooky setting of the plantation adds to the allure of this ghost story.
One detailed Achill Island ghost story is about an old hermit who lived in a cave on the island. After his death, strange lights were seen coming from the cave. People who ventured near heard moaning sounds. It was believed that the hermit's spirit was still there, perhaps unhappy with being disturbed in his final resting place. Over time, the cave became a place that people avoided, especially at night, for fear of encountering the hermit's ghost.
Sure. There's a story about a lighthouse keeper in Bucksport. He was very dedicated to his job but one stormy night, a huge wave crashed into the lighthouse and he was swept away. Ever since then, some sailors passing by claim to have seen a figure on the lighthouse balcony, as if he's still looking out for ships. His ghost is said to be a friendly one, still trying to do his duty even in death.
There's a story about a young girl who died tragically on the university campus many years ago. Supposedly, she was in love with a boy from a different social class, and their relationship was opposed by her family. One day, she was found dead near the campus gardens. Ever since then, students have reported seeing a figure of a girl in a traditional dress near those gardens. She is often described as having a sad look on her face, and some have even felt a cold breeze when she appears. It's as if she is still mourning her lost love and the unfairness of her fate.
Sure. There's a story about an old hotel in Georgetown. It was once a bustling place back in the day. But after a tragic fire that claimed several lives, strange things started to happen. Guests would report that their belongings would be moved around in their rooms when they were sure they had left them in a particular place. There were also reports of a child's laughter echoing through the empty hallways at night. Some believe it's the spirit of a young child who perished in the fire, still playing as if nothing had happened.
Sure. There's the story of the Confederate soldier's ghost on Little Round Top. People often see a figure in a Confederate uniform on that hill. It's believed he was a soldier who fought bravely but was killed. His spirit seems to be guarding the area where he once fought. Some hikers have reported seeing him standing still, looking out over the battlefield as if still on watch.