Maybe some of them are. It's possible that the author has collected local tales that have been passed down through generations, which could have some basis in real happenings.
Another story involves a British soldier from the War of 1812. It's believed that his ghost haunts the White House. The war was a significant event in the history of the White House as it was burned during that time. This soldier's ghost might be a remnant of that violent and chaotic period. Some have heard strange noises or seen unexplained shadows that they attribute to this spectral soldier.
A friend of mine lived in a very old Victorian house. They often heard a woman's voice singing softly when no one else was home. One day, they found an old photograph in the attic of a woman who looked exactly like the figure they sometimes saw in the corner of their eye. It was as if the house held the memories of the past and the spirit of this woman was still there. The house had a very eerie feeling, especially at night when the wind blew through the old windows.
Yes, it is. There are some places that are known as'maze ghost houses' which are based on real events. For example, some old, abandoned mansions or buildings that have a history of strange happenings. People might have heard noises, seen strange shadows, or experienced other unexplainable phenomena in these places, which then led to the stories of'maze ghost houses' being passed around as true stories.
Yes, there are. For instance, there are some reports about a house in a new suburban development. The family living there claimed that electronics would turn on and off by themselves, and they would often hear strange whispers. Another modern - day example could be a rental house where the tenants said they constantly felt like they were being watched. They also noticed that doors would open and close on their own. There was no logical explanation for these things.
The most well - known is probably the Lincoln ghost story. Lincoln's presence is often felt in the Lincoln Bedroom. His assassination was a huge event in American history and it seems his spirit might still be tied to the place. It gives an eerie feeling to those who claim to have encountered it.
Yes, I have. I was staying in a rented house for a while. One night, I woke up to see a strange glow in the corner of the room. As I focused my eyes, it seemed like a hazy figure. I quickly turned on the light, but there was nothing there. But I could still feel a strange presence in the room for the rest of the night.
One of the scariest true haunted house ghost stories is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family experienced all sorts of terrifying phenomena in that house, like strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions. Another is the Winchester Mystery House. It was constantly being built upon because the owner believed she was haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles and had to keep building to confuse the spirits. There's also the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, which is said to be haunted by the ghosts of slaves and previous owners. People have reported seeing a young girl in a white dress and feeling an overall sense of unease.
Probably not. Most ghost stories are just the result of overactive imaginations and the power of suggestion. People tend to see things that aren't really there when they are in a spooky - looking place like the Epperson house.