A well - known story is about the black dog. Legend has it that a large black dog with glowing eyes has been seen in some of the older parts of the underground system. It's said to run alongside the trains and then disappear into the darkness. This apparition is often associated with bad omens, and it has scared many a commuter who has heard about it.
At Tottenham Court Road station, there are tales of a spectral figure that appears on the platforms late at night. No one really knows who or what this figure might be. Some believe it could be the spirit of someone who had an accident on the tracks in the past. Passengers have reported a sudden chill in the air and a feeling of being watched when this figure is supposedly present.
One scary story is about the ghost of a Victorian lady seen on the Bakerloo line. People claim she appears late at night, dressed in old - fashioned clothing, and just stands there staring blankly. It gives a really eerie feeling to those who encounter her.
The ghost of Lady Jane Grey is also often associated with the Tower. She was a young queen who was executed at a young age. There have been reports of a sad, pale figure wandering near the site of her execution, as if still mourning her untimely death. The Tower has a long and bloody history, and these stories seem to be a way for the past to live on in a spooky sense.
One of the most famous is the 'Luna - Cursed Castle'. Legend has it that on certain luna - filled nights, the castle that has been abandoned for centuries comes alive. Ghostly knights can be seen riding their horses around the perimeter, and there are screams coming from within the walls. It's said that a powerful sorcerer once cursed the place because of a betrayal, and now the luna's energy reawakens the dark magic every so often.
The haunted lighthouse in Cuba is quite famous. It is said that the keeper of the lighthouse long ago went mad and killed himself. Since then, his ghost haunts the place. People who visit the lighthouse sometimes see a figure on the top, even when no one is supposed to be there.
A well - known mermaid scary story involves a mermaid who fell in love with a human prince. But when he rejected her, she cursed the entire village he came from. Every night, she would cause huge waves to flood the village, and she would appear in the middle of the chaos, laughing maniacally as the villagers tried to escape the rising waters.
The story of La Llorona is extremely famous. It has spread not only in Cuba but also in other Latin American countries. The image of the weeping woman by the water is very haunting.
The story of Medusa in Greek mythology can be considered scary. She was once a beautiful maiden but was cursed by the gods and turned into a monster with snakes for hair. Looking into her eyes would turn a person to stone.
The story of Jack the Ripper can be considered in this category. He was a serial killer in London, his psychotic nature shown through his brutal murders of women. His identity remained a mystery which added to the scariness. Another one is the case of Ed Gein. He was a disturbed man who had a fascination with human bodies and made things out of human skin. These real - life cases have inspired many horror stories and movies.
The Bell Witch Haunting is quite famous. It was a case in Tennessee where a family was tormented by a spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would pull people's hair, slap them, and make strange noises. Another is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family claimed to experience all kinds of paranormal activity in their new home, like doors slamming on their own and seeing a demonic pig - like figure.