A haunted real story from Japan is about Aokigahara Forest, also known as the 'Suicide Forest'. Besides the tragic suicides that happen there, there are stories of strange apparitions and voices. People who have ventured into the forest say they feel a sense of dread and have seen shadowy figures. Some believe the forest is haunted by the lost souls of those who have taken their own lives there.
Sure. Let's take the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. It was a tuberculosis hospital. The real story there was really tragic. Tuberculosis patients were isolated in this large building. There were reports of many deaths. The hospital had a 'body chute' which was used to quickly remove the dead bodies. People believe that the place is haunted because they have heard strange noises and seen apparitions. Some say it's the spirits of the patients who died there in great pain and loneliness.
Sure. There's a story about an old mansion. People who pass by at night often claim to see a figure in white floating near the attic window. It's said that a young woman died tragically in that house many years ago, and her spirit has been lingering ever since.
Sure. There was an old Victorian house on the outskirts of town. People said strange noises came from it at night. One family moved in, and soon they started seeing shadowy figures. The doors would open and close by themselves. They heard whispers that seemed to be right next to their ears, but no one was there. Eventually, they got so scared that they moved out within a month.
Sure. There was an old mansion on the outskirts of town. People said that at night, you could see a figure in white walking through the halls. A family once moved in, thinking it was just a superstition. But soon, they heard strange noises, like doors slamming on their own. One night, the youngest child saw the figure up close and was so terrified that they moved out the very next day.
Sure. There's a story about the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta. It's said to be haunted by a bride who died on her wedding day. Guests have reported seeing a woman in a wedding dress wandering the halls, especially on the staircase where she supposedly fell to her death. There are also reports of strange noises, like the sound of a sobbing bride, coming from empty rooms.
Sure. There was the case of the Unabomber. The FBI spent years trying to catch him. He sent bombs through the mail to various targets. The FBI finally caught him after his brother recognized his writing style in the manifesto he sent to the media and tipped off the authorities.
There is a story about a village during Holi. A poor old woman couldn't afford the colorful powders for Holi. But the children in the village collected some extra powders they had and went to her house. They smeared colors on her face and hands and she was so happy. It shows the spirit of Holi which is about sharing and spreading joy regardless of one's economic status.
I don't have a particular 'rangoli real story' on hand. But I can imagine one. There could be a young girl named Priya who learned rangoli from her grandmother. Every Diwali, they would create the most beautiful rangoli together in front of their house. As Priya grew up, she started adding her own modern twists to the traditional rangoli patterns, which made her rangoli stand out in the neighborhood.
Sure. There was a story of a young girl who was living near Chernobyl. On the day of the disaster, she was playing outside. Suddenly, there was chaos as people started running and shouting about the accident. Her family was evacuated. She had to leave her beloved pet dog behind. Years later, she still remembered that day vividly and always wondered what happened to her dog.
One real haunted story is about the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester, the owner, kept building onto the house in a strange and never - ending way. It's said that she was haunted by the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles. Construction noises are still heard at times, as if the building process is still ongoing in the spirit world.