What are the scariest 'New Yorker Halloween stories' you know?
In Staten Island, there was a legend of a witch who would appear on Halloween night near a particular cemetery. One year, a group of teenagers decided to go there to see if they could spot her. As they were waiting, they saw a figure in a long black cloak approaching. They got so scared that they ran away. Later, they couldn't be sure if it was really the witch or just their imagination running wild due to the spooky stories they had heard, but it still sent shivers down their spines.
There's a story of a Halloween party in Queens. A couple entered an old mansion that was being used for the party. As they explored the rooms, they entered a locked room. Inside, they felt a sudden coldness and heard whispers. They quickly left the room, but throughout the night, they could still hear the whispers, as if something from that room was following them. It was later said that the mansion had been the site of a murder many years ago.
A scary New Yorker Halloween story is about a cab driver who picked up a passenger on Halloween night. The passenger was dressed all in black and had a pale face. She gave an address in a really old and supposedly haunted part of the city. As they drove, the cab driver noticed that the woman seemed to disappear in the rear - view mirror from time to time. When they reached the destination, she just vanished into thin air. The cab driver later found out that the building at that address had a tragic history.
What are the scariest halloween stories you know?
There's a story of a cursed mirror. A family bought an old mirror at a flea market on Halloween. That night, they saw strange faces in the mirror. Each night, the faces got scarier. It was later discovered that the mirror was used in a dark ritual long ago and carried a curse that affected anyone who looked into it. It took a powerful exorcism to get rid of the mirror and its curse.
What are the scariest halloween true stories you know?
In a certain neighborhood, there was an old oak tree that was said to be haunted. On Halloween, a boy climbed the tree as a dare. As he reached the top, he felt a cold hand grab his ankle. He looked down but saw nothing. He quickly climbed down, trembling with fear. Later, he found out that many years ago, a boy had fallen from that tree and died. Since then, there have been strange occurrences around the tree, especially on Halloween.
What are the scariest Halloween 2016 ghost stories you know?
A really terrifying story from Halloween 2016 was about a forest. People said that there was a dark figure that would follow you if you entered the forest at night on Halloween. It was believed to be a lost soul that got trapped in the forest long ago. One person who entered the forest that night said they felt a cold hand on their shoulder and ran out in fear.
What are the scariest halloween short ghost stories you know?
The story of the ghost in the attic is quite terrifying. A family bought an old house. Their daughter kept hearing strange noises coming from the attic. One Halloween, she decided to go up there. She saw a figure of a girl about her age sitting in the corner. The girl was transparent and had a sad look on her face. When the daughter tried to talk to her, the ghostly girl just vanished. The family later learned that a girl had died in the attic many years ago and her spirit still lingered there.
What are the scariest halloween candy horror stories you know?
I heard of a story where a child received a halloween candy that looked like a normal lollipop. But when he licked it, it tasted like blood. It turned out that the 'candy - giver' was a deranged person who had used real blood to make it seem more 'authentic' for his sick horror prank. The child was traumatized for a long time.
Can you share the scariest horror halloween stories you know?
Another really scary one is about a little girl's ghost. She died on Halloween many years ago. Every Halloween since, she appears in the old cemetery. If you pass by and she takes a liking to you, she'll follow you home. A girl once saw her and thought she was just a lost child. But when she got home, strange things started to happen. Things would move on their own, and cold spots would appear in the house.
Tell me some interesting 'New Yorker Halloween stories'.
One interesting New Yorker Halloween story could be about a group of friends who decided to have a costume party in an old loft in Brooklyn. They all dressed up as classic horror movie characters. During the party, they heard strange noises from the attic. Turns out, it was just a stray cat that had found its way in, but for a moment, it really added to the spooky Halloween atmosphere.
What are the scariest halloween short stories?
In my opinion, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is quite scary. It's about a woman's psychological breakdown while being confined in a room with hideous wallpaper. The way her mind deteriorates is truly terrifying. Another is 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Poe. The description of the plague and the masked figure is bone - chilling. Also, 'The Small Assassin' by Ray Bradbury, where a baby might not be as innocent as it seems, is really spooky.
What are the scariest family halloween stories?
One scary family halloween story is when a family moved into an old house. On Halloween night, they heard strange noises coming from the basement. When the dad went to check, he saw a shadowy figure. He quickly ran back upstairs. They all huddled together in fear. Later, they found out it was just an old pipe making noise, but that night it was terrifying.
What are the scariest halloween bedtime stories?
One of the scariest has to be 'Dracula'. The idea of a vampire preying on people at night is terrifying. The way Dracula lures his victims and his powers are very spooky. Also, 'Frankenstein' can be quite scary at bedtime. The concept of a created being that goes out of control is not something you want to think about when you're trying to sleep.