In some parts of New York City near the docks, there are stories of ghost ships. Sailors and fishermen have claimed to see a large, old - fashioned ship that appears out of nowhere on foggy nights. It sails silently through the water, and those who have seen it up close say they feel a sense of doom, as if the ship is from another time and is carrying some sort of malevolent force.
There was a story where a group of passengers got trapped between two subway cars during a transfer gone wrong. They were in a very narrow and dangerous space for quite some time until the authorities managed to get them out. It was a harrowing experience as they could have been seriously injured if the train had moved even a little.
The stories about the city's architecture can be very interesting. Each building in New York has a story. Take the Empire State Building, it was not only a marvel of engineering but also became a symbol of American ambition and a backdrop for many love stories and movies.
One horror story from Mexico City is about the haunted La Condesa neighborhood. People claim to see apparitions late at night in the old mansions there. Supposedly, the ghosts are of those who died during a past epidemic. Another is the story of the phantom hitchhiker on a certain stretch of road. Drivers say they pick up a young woman who then mysteriously disappears.
The story of the Axeman of New Orleans is really terrifying. He would break into people's homes at night and kill them with an axe. There were letters sent to the newspapers, and the whole city was in fear. People would barricade their doors and stay up all night in terror.
Probably the most common is about the gridlock. Everyone has a story of being stuck in the never - ending traffic, especially during rush hour. The cars are bumper - to - bumper and it seems like it takes forever to move just a few blocks.
There was an incident where a young girl was building sandcastles on the beach. Suddenly, she felt a cold hand grab her ankle and pull her down into the sand a bit. Her parents were nearby and quickly pulled her out. There was no sign of what could have grabbed her, but the girl was so traumatized that she refused to go near the beach for a long time. This strange event has left the family with a sense of dread whenever they think about Panama City Beach.
Well, in '20 most terrifying horror stories', there could be a story of a small town haunted by an ancient evil. The townspeople start experiencing unexplainable phenomena like animals acting strangely and people disappearing. There might also be a horror story about a group of friends who go camping in a forest that has a dark history. They encounter something that hunts them down one by one. Additionally, a story about a possessed doll that seems to have a life of its own and causes chaos in a family's home is also a possibility.
One common horror story is getting ripped off by street vendors. They often charge exorbitant prices for cheap items. Another is dealing with rude locals. Some tourists have reported being shouted at for no reason on the subway. Also, tourists sometimes end up in areas that seem unsafe due to misinformation.
Well, 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison has significance as it touches on the African - American experience in New York among other places. It shows the struggle for identity and recognition in a big city like New York. Then there's 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. Holden Caulfield's adventures in New York City are emblematic of a certain disillusioned youth. Also, 'Native Son' by Richard Wright, which although it's more about the African - American experience in Chicago, has elements that can be related to the broader urban experience in big cities like New York.
There might be a story of a young immigrant who arrives in New York. The city lights are both alluring and intimidating. She experiences the dark side of the city in terms of poverty and discrimination, but also finds hope in the bright lights of opportunity. For example, she gets a job at a small diner near Times Square and starts building her new life, and her story is a mix of struggle and the pursuit of the American dream.