Yes. There are stories based on the hardships during the early Thanksgivings. For example, some settlers faced starvation and harsh winters. There were tales of desperation where people might have had to make difficult choices just to survive through the Thanksgiving season. These can be considered scary in the sense of the real - life horror of survival.
One historical - based scary Thanksgiving story could be about the spread of diseases during the first Thanksgivings. Pilgrims and Native Americans were not immune to all the new germs they were exposed to from each other. There were outbreaks that wiped out entire families or small tribes. It was a terrifying time, and these events can be woven into a spooky Thanksgiving narrative.
One scary Thanksgiving story could be about a family who during their Thanksgiving dinner noticed strange noises coming from the attic. As they investigated, they found an old diary that told of a curse placed on the house long ago. Whenever a big family gathering like Thanksgiving occurred, bad things would start to happen. They started seeing shadowy figures and things began to move on their own.
Well, there was this one true Thanksgiving story where a family always had a big celebration at their old farmhouse. One Thanksgiving, during the meal, the lights started flickering and then went out completely. When they lit candles, they saw strange footprints on the floor that seemed to lead to the attic. They were too scared to go up there at first, but when they finally did, they found an old diary that told of a tragic event that happened on the property many years ago on Thanksgiving. Ever since they found that diary, they always felt a sense of unease during their Thanksgiving celebrations.
One true story could be about a community coming together to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless. Volunteers cooked turkeys, made sides, and served it at a local shelter, bringing warmth and food to those in need.
One true scary Thanksgiving story is about a family who always held their Thanksgiving dinner in an old farmhouse. One year, during the meal, they heard strange scratching noises from the attic. As they investigated, they felt a cold draft and an eerie presence. It turned out that a long - ago tragedy had occurred in that attic and the spirits seemed to be restless on that Thanksgiving day.
There was a family who held their Thanksgiving at a rented cabin. During the meal, they noticed a strange smell. As they investigated, they found a hidden room in the cabin. Inside the room, there were old - fashioned clothes and a table set for a Thanksgiving meal from long ago. But there was also a doll that seemed to be staring at them. As the night fell, they heard the sound of children crying. It was so spooky that they left the cabin immediately. They later learned that the cabin was once the site of a tragic event on Thanksgiving many years ago, and it was said to be haunted.
Some of the 2018 scary stories might be based on true events. For example, stories about haunted places could be inspired by people's real - life experiences in old, spooky buildings.
Some of them might be inspired by real events, but often they are mostly fictional with elements added for effect.
One scary Thanksgiving story could be about a haunted turkey. Imagine a family preparing for Thanksgiving and when they go to carve the turkey, it starts to move on its own and makes strange noises. It's as if the turkey is seeking revenge for being killed.
One such story is the Amityville Horror. Supposedly, a family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred. They reported all sorts of strange phenomena like cold spots, demonic voices, and objects moving on their own. Another is the story of the Bell Witch. It was a spirit that tormented the Bell family in Tennessee in the early 19th century, causing sickness, strange noises, and even physical attacks.
The unexpectedness. In a time when we expect warmth and family togetherness like on Thanksgiving, having something scary happen out of the blue is what makes it so chilling. For example, if a strange figure appears during the Thanksgiving dinner when everyone is happy and celebrating.