Some scary urban legends are based on true stories. For example, the legend of Bloody Mary has some roots in real - life superstitions and historical events. However, over time, they often get exaggerated and distorted as they are passed down from person to person.
It's hard to say for sure. While some stories might be exaggerated or completely untrue, there are elements that are hard to dismiss. For example, the reports of strange noises and apparitions. It could be that there are natural explanations that we just don't fully understand yet, but the mystery remains.
One of the well - known Japanese urban legends is the Kuchisake - Onna. She is a woman with a slit mouth. Legend has it that she asks people if they think she is pretty. If you answer no, she will kill you. If you answer yes, she will slit your mouth to make it like hers.
The Slender Man is a well - known urban legend. He is depicted as a tall, thin figure with a blank face and long arms. He is said to lurk in forests and target children. There are stories of kids going missing after seeing him. Also, there's the story of the girl with the ribbon around her neck. She always warns people not to untie the ribbon, and when someone finally does, her head falls off.
Some urban legends are based on real events that have been distorted over time. For example, the story of Bloody Mary might have originated from a real person, but the supernatural elements were added later. However, not all urban legends are true. Many are just made - up to scare people.
An example of a fictional urban legend is the Bloody Mary legend. Supposedly, if you say 'Bloody Mary' three times in a mirror in a dark room, something bad will happen. There's no factual basis for this. A real - life - based urban legend that got distorted is the story of the Jersey Devil. It may have started from sightings of strange animals, but over time it became a full - blown legend with all kinds of supernatural elements added.
Another one is about an old abandoned asylum where it was rumored that patients were subjected to cruel sexual experiments. People claim to hear screams and moans coming from the place at night. Supposedly, if you go there and are sexually active on the premises, you'll be haunted by the tortured souls of those who suffered there. It's a very disturbing urban legend.
Some might be true stories while others could be urban legends. In many cases, the idea of suicides in scary woods might be exaggerated. There could be one or two tragic incidents that got blown out of proportion over time. Also, the 'scary' nature of the woods might add a sense of mystery and fear, making people more likely to believe and spread such stories.
One famous urban legend is the story of Bloody Mary. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, in front of a mirror, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times, a ghostly figure will appear. Another is the Slender Man. He is depicted as a tall, thin figure in a black suit with no face, often associated with abducting children in the woods.