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The Bell Witch Haunting is also a very well - known creepy story. In Tennessee, the Bell family was terrorized by a malevolent spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would make strange noises, pull hair, and even slap people. It tormented the family for years and there are many accounts from the family members themselves that make this story truly spine - chilling.

I think 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is a great haunting novel. It tells the terrifying story of a young girl possessed by a demon. The descriptions of the exorcism process are truly spine - chilling. Then there's 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin. It's about a woman who suspects that her unborn baby is part of a satanic plot. The sense of paranoia and horror builds throughout the book. Also, 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman is quite haunting. A young girl discovers a parallel world through a door in her new home, but this other world has a dark and sinister side.

In Scotland, there's the story of Glamis Castle. It has long been associated with strange and spooky happenings. There are tales of a monster that was locked away in a secret chamber. Some visitors claim to have heard strange noises coming from the areas where the so - called monster was held. It's a place filled with mystery and a sense of unease.

For beginners, 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde is a good start. It's a rather light - hearted yet spooky story about a ghost in an old English manor who tries to scare the new American owners. 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' by Alvin Schwartz is also great. It's a collection of short, creepy tales that are easy to digest. And 'Goosebumps' series by R.L. Stine can be a fun entry into the world of haunting novels as they are written for a younger audience but still manage to be quite spooky.

Well, the idea of it being a 'true story' adds to the creepiness factor. The events described, like the presence of a malevolent spirit, are what make it so haunting. There were reports of things moving on their own and a feeling of being watched all the time. This all combined makes it a truly spooky tale.