There was a true story of a hiker who got lost in the woods. As night fell, he heard strange howls that didn't sound like any normal animal. He then saw shadowy figures moving between the trees. He managed to find his way out the next day, but he was completely shaken up. He still doesn't know what those figures were.
One of the scariest true life stories I've heard was about a family who moved into an old house. Strange noises started at night, like footsteps in the attic when no one was there. They found old letters in the walls that told of a tragic death in the house years ago. It was really spooky.
The true story of the Black Dahlia murder is extremely creepy. Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered and her body was found in a very disturbing state. The case has remained unsolved for decades, and the mystery surrounding it adds to the horror. There's also the story of the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester kept building and adding onto her house in a strange and haphazard way, believing it would keep the spirits at bay. People who visit the house today often report strange feelings and experiences.
One terrifying true crime story is about the Zodiac Killer. He sent taunting letters to the police and newspapers. His identity remains a mystery, which makes it all the more scary. He targeted random victims in Northern California.
One of the scariest could be the story about the haunted house. People reported seeing strange shadows and hearing unexplained noises at night.
One really terrifying story from 'creepypasta true scary stories' is about the 'Smile Dog'. It's said that once you see the picture of this dog with a really creepy, wide smile, it will haunt you. People who've seen it reported having nightmares and a feeling of being constantly watched.
Well, there might be a story about a cursed object. In '120 true scary stories', perhaps there was an old doll that caused misfortune to whoever possessed it. People who owned it started having bad dreams and strange accidents.
One time I was camping alone in the woods. At night, I heard strange howling noises that seemed to be getting closer. I was so scared that I hid in my tent all night, clutching my flashlight. In the morning, I found out it was just a stray dog, but it sure felt terrifying at that moment.
The story of the Donner Party is also extremely terrifying. A group of settlers got stranded in the mountains during winter. Due to lack of food, they resorted to cannibalism to survive. It shows the extreme desperation and horror that humans can face in dire situations.
One scary vacation story is when a family was camping in the woods. At night, they heard strange growling noises. They thought it was a bear at first. But then they saw a pair of glowing eyes in the darkness that seemed to move closer. They quickly got into their car and drove away, not even bothering to pack up all their camping gear.
The Japanese anime 'Another' has some truly scary elements. The mystery surrounding the curse in the school, where students start dying in gruesome ways, is very frightening. The animation does a great job of building suspense and showing the horror on the characters' faces. The use of dark colors and shadowy settings makes it a really terrifying animated story.
There was a group camping in the mountains. During the night, they heard a loud crashing sound like something huge was moving through the trees. They all froze in fear. One of them bravely peeked out of the tent and saw a large shadowy figure. They later found out it was a moose, but not knowing what it was at that time was truly scary. In the wilderness, the unknown can be the most frightening thing.