In a particular alley in the city, there's a story of a woman in a white dress. She appears only on foggy nights. If you make eye contact with her, she will start following you. A man once reported that he ran as fast as he could, but every time he looked back, she was getting closer. He finally made it to a crowded street and she disappeared.
There's a story about an old, abandoned apartment building in the city. Legend has it that a family was brutally murdered there years ago. Now, those who pass by at night claim to hear screams and see strange lights in the windows. Some even say they've felt cold hands grabbing at them when they got too close to the building.
One scary urban story is about the haunted subway. People say that at midnight, if you're on a certain subway line, you might see a shadowy figure moving between the cars. It's said to be the spirit of a worker who died during the construction of the subway.
One really scary urban legend is the story of Bloody Mary. Legend has it that if you go into a dark bathroom, light a candle, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times while looking into the mirror, a terrifying apparition will appear. It's said to be the spirit of a woman who was wronged in some way, and she'll either harm you or drive you insane. Another is the Hook Man. A man with a hook for a hand is said to lurk in lovers' lanes. Supposedly, he was a criminal who escaped from prison and now preys on young couples parked in secluded areas.
The Babadook. This is an urban legend that has also been made into a movie. It's about a strange, shadowy figure that haunts a family. The legend says that once you read a certain book about the Babadook, it will start to appear in your life, bringing with it a sense of dread and misfortune.
A scary story goes like this. There was a hotel room that was said to be cursed. Every guest who stayed in that room reported seeing a shadowy figure by the window at midnight. One guest even said that the figure tried to touch him. Since then, the hotel has a hard time getting people to stay in that room.
Sure. One of the scary stories could be about a haunted house. People who enter it start to hear strange noises and see shadowy figures. It gives a feeling of being constantly watched.
In New Orleans, there's the legend of the La Llorona. She's a weeping woman who is said to haunt the banks of the Mississippi River. Legend has it that she lost her children and now roams, mourning and sometimes luring people to their doom.
There's this story about a man who went fishing. He was so clumsy that every time he cast his line, he ended up hooking his own hat or clothes. Instead of getting frustrated, he just laughed it off and his friends had a great time watching his comical attempts at fishing.
Sure. There is a story about a haunted forest. People say that at night, strange noises come from the deep of the forest. Shadows move among the trees without any living things causing them. And there are whispers that seem to call your name, making anyone who enters feel a chill down their spine.
Here's another. A man was walking along a riverbank. He saw a small alligator on the shore and thought it was cute. He got closer to take a picture. But then, from the bushes nearby, a much larger alligator rushed out. It was the mother of the small one. The man ran for his life, with the angry mother alligator chasing him. He climbed a tree just in time to avoid being caught by its powerful jaws.
Sure. Here is a funny and scary story. Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore the old attic in his house. One day, he found an old box. When he opened it, a fake snake popped out. It was scary at first, but then he realized it was a joke and he couldn't stop laughing.
Sure. There is a story about a statue in an old cemetery. At night, people claim to see the statue's eyes glow red. Legend has it that it was a cursed statue of a witch who was wrongly accused and buried there. Her angry spirit is said to be trapped in the statue, waiting to take revenge on those who pass by at midnight.