Well, it's a mixed bag. There are stories like those from certain haunted houses where families have reported hearing screams and having other spooky experiences. They swear it's true. But on the other hand, in the age of the internet, stories can spread and get distorted. So while some might start from a real - life encounter, by the time they reach a wide audience, they might have been embellished. And there are also cases where environmental factors could be misconstrued as unexplained screams.
One of the scariest unexplained screaming horror stories is about an old abandoned house. People passing by at night often heard blood - curdling screams. No one could figure out the source. Some thought it might be a trapped spirit from long ago. Another involves a forest where hikers reported screams that seemed to come from all directions, yet there was no one around. It sent chills down their spines.
There was a story of a forest that gave people an eerie feeling. Hikers often reported seeing shadowy figures that disappeared when they got closer. Scientists couldn't find any logical reasons for these sightings. It was as if the forest held some sort of otherworldly secret.
There's a story of a deserted island. Sailors who landed there reported seeing a glowing figure in the forest. It would disappear whenever they got close. They couldn't find any logical explanation for it. It might be some kind of supernatural entity or just a trick of the mind, but it remains a mystery.
The sense of helplessness. For example, in a story about a car that kept stalling in a particular area at night. The driver tried everything but couldn't fix it. And there was this feeling of being watched. There's no way to fight against something you can't understand.
One of the most well - known is the Borley Rectory case. It was dubbed 'the most haunted house in England'. There were reports of phantom nuns, strange lights, and poltergeist - like activity. The rectory had a long history of unexplained events. Another famous one is the story of the cursed Hope Diamond. People who owned it were said to have suffered misfortunes, from financial ruin to death. While some might think it's just superstition, the string of bad luck associated with it is hard to explain.
One unexplained true horror story is about the Bell Witch in Tennessee. The Bell family was tormented by a strange entity. There were unexplained noises, objects moving on their own, and even physical attacks on family members. It's said that the witch could speak and sing, yet no one could find the source. Another is the Dybbuk Box story. A box was said to be haunted by a Dybbuk, a malicious spirit in Jewish folklore. People who came into contact with the box reported strange nightmares, feelings of being watched, and sudden bouts of illness. No one could really explain the origin of these strange phenomena.
There have been tales of disappearances. The thick vegetation and difficult terrain make it easy for someone to get lost. And in some cases, search parties have had a hard time finding any trace of the missing person. It's a scary thought that the Road to Hana can be so unforgiving and mysterious when it comes to these disappearances. There are also stories of people seemingly vanishing near certain cliffs or ravines, which has led to speculation about supernatural forces at work, though there's no real evidence for that.
Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' has a lot of mystery elements. With all the secrets about the Holy Grail and the ancient codes, it keeps the readers in suspense and there are many moments that can make you feel like screaming in surprise as new revelations are made.