One well - known Central America ghost story is about La Llorona. In this story, a woman is said to have drowned her children in a fit of madness or jealousy and now wanders, weeping near rivers and bodies of water, looking for her lost children.
Sure. There's the story of the Siguanaba. She's a female spirit often depicted as a beautiful woman with long hair. At night, she tries to seduce men. If they approach her, they'll see her true form which is terrifying. She usually appears near rivers or lonely roads in Central America.
Most likely not in a literal sense. The 'ghostly' experiences can often be explained by natural phenomena. For instance, the strange noises in the old mining buildings could be due to the settling of old structures or the wind whistling through crevices. But the stories are still an important part of Central City's culture and add to its spooky charm.
One famous Central Texas ghost story is about the Driskill Hotel in Austin. It's said that a jilted bride haunts the halls. Guests have reported seeing her figure in white, and some say they can hear her sobbing at night.
One common Central State Hospital ghost story is about a nurse who is said to still roam the halls at night. Legend has it that she was dedicated to her patients but died in a tragic accident on the premises. People claim to have seen her figure in the old, dimly lit corridors, still checking on empty rooms as if she were still on duty.
A very famous Central Philippine University ghost story is about a female apparition in the school garden. She is often seen sitting on a bench, looking sad. Legend has it that she was a student who had a broken heart and took her own life in the garden. Now, some students are too scared to go near that bench at night.
There are rumors of a ghostly student still haunting the library. It is said that this student died unexpectedly while studying late in the library and now his presence can be felt especially in the quiet corners. He is often described as a shadowy figure among the bookshelves.
One famous Central Pennsylvania ghost story is about the Gettysburg ghosts. Given Gettysburg's history as a major Civil War battle site, many claim to see the apparitions of soldiers. They are often seen wandering the battlefields or in old buildings. Some say they can hear the sounds of gunfire and men shouting as if the battle is still ongoing.
The story of the haunted hospital in Central Illinois is quite terrifying. It was an old building where many people passed away. There are stories of patients' ghosts still roaming the halls, with nurses reporting seeing strange figures in the wards even after the hospital was closed.