It's hard to say for sure. Some people believe they are real because of their own personal experiences or the accounts of others they trust. For example, when multiple guests in a hotel report the same strange sightings or feelings, it makes it seem more believable.
In 'Haunted Lives', there is a story of a family who moved into a new house. Strange noises started immediately. They would hear footsteps when no one was there. It turned out that the land the house was built on had a dark past of an old burial ground, and the spirits were not happy with the intrusion.
The people who experience these real ghost stories in 'Haunted Lives' can have their lives completely turned around. They might move out of their homes, break up relationships because their partners don't believe them or can't handle the situation. Some might even develop psychological problems like anxiety disorders. It's not just about being scared in the moment; the after - effects can be long - lasting and very serious.
One real haunted ghost story is about the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester, the owner, kept building onto the house non - stop. It's said that she was haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles. She believed that as long as she kept building, the ghosts would be confused and unable to harm her. People who visit the house today often report strange noises and cold spots.
There are also some ghost ship stories that are completely fictional. Writers and storytellers like to create spooky tales about ships for entertainment. But even in those fictional stories, they might draw on real nautical traditions and fears to make them seem more believable.
Some haunted mansion ghost stories may have elements based on real events. For example, a mansion might have a history of tragic deaths or violence, and over time, stories and rumors start to circulate. But a lot of it is also exaggerated or the result of people's overactive imaginations.
Yes, there are. For example, there are stories about a school where students often hear strange footsteps in the empty hallways at night. Some claim to have seen a shadowy figure that disappears when they look closer.
Some are said to be based on real events, like 'The Amityville Horror'. The Lutz family claimed to have experienced all sorts of paranormal activities in their new home. However, there are also a lot of fictional elements added to make the story more exciting. So it's a mix.
Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag. There are definitely stories out there where kids have reported seeing apparitions or feeling a strange presence. In some cases, families have noticed that their children act in an unusual way in certain areas of a house, like being extremely scared in a particular room for no obvious reason. But then again, our minds can play tricks on us. So, while some of these haunted kids' true ghost stories could be real, others might be just stories that have been exaggerated over time.
A family moved into a large, old haunted house. The kids would often complain about a presence in their rooms at night. They said they could feel someone touching their feet while they were in bed. The parents initially thought it was just the kids' imagination, but then they also started to notice cold spots in the house and doors opening and closing by themselves.