Series:

Real-Life Ghost Stories

11 total works

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The Brown Lady

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Published 1 January 2020
A ghostly woman in a brown dress has been repeatedly sighted in an old mansion in Norfolk, England. Many believe the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, wife of Charles Townsend. According to legend, Charles became upset with Dorothy and locked her inside Raynham Hall until she died. To this day, her ghost still allegedly wanders the home. Find out more in this fascinating account of ... the Ghost of Raynham Hall.

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Popper the Poltergeist

by Megan Atwood

Published 1 January 2020
In February 1958, the Herrmann family began to experience strange events at their home in Seaford, New York, USA. The first occurrences were harmless, just caps popping off bottles. But soon things escalated. Dishes were smashed, bookshelves toppled over and objects moved. Could these unexplained events have been the work of a devious poltergeist? Read all about ... Popper the Poltergeist.

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Perron Family Haunting

by Ebony Joy Wilkins

Published 1 August 2019
The Perron family received this advice from the previous homeowner of their Rhode Island farmhouse: "For the sake of your family, leave the lights on at night!" A ghostly witch named Bathsheba led the haunting of the Perron family, physically and psychologically tormenting them. This legendary ghost story eventually became the subject of the movie The Conjuring, and continued to haunt the Perron family for years to come.

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The Bell Witch

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Published 1 August 2019
The haunting of the Bell family at their home in Tennessee, USA started out harmless enough, with knocking and scratching noises. But soon members of the family were scratched, kicked and slapped by a spirit who identified herself as a witch named Kate Batts. Centuries later, this legendary ghost story continues to haunt all who hear it.

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La Llorona

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Published 1 August 2019
The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the south-western United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old tale claims that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.

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Bloody Mary

by Aubre Andrus

Published 1 August 2019
The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? Some say she is the spirit of Queen Mary I of England. Catholic Queen Mary I wanted to stamp out Protestantism, and her bloody persecution of Protestants led to her nickname, "Bloody Mary". Whatever its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.

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The Greenbrier Ghost

by Megan Atwood

Published 1 January 2020
Elva Zona Heaster died in West Virginia, USA, in January 1897. Her death was originally thought to be from natural causes. But when Zona's ghost began visiting her mother, the death began to look a lot more suspicious. This terrifying true story details the trial of Zona's murderer and the evidence presented against him from Zona herself, beyond the grave. Read all about ... the Greenbrier Ghost.

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The Flying Dutchman

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Published 1 January 2020
The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day. Read all about ... the Doomed Ghost Ship.

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Stories about ghostly hauntings terrify readers around the world. This spooky series features one real-life ghost story per book, written in a "can't-put-it-down" narrative style. Fact boxes and sceptic's notes give readers real-world context for these frightening tales, including the legendary Flying Dutchman and Popper the Poltergeist ghost stories.

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Stories about ghostly hauntings terrify readers around the world. This spooky series features one real-life ghost story per book, written in a "can't-put-it-down" narrative style. Fact boxes and sceptic's notes give readers real-world context for these frightening tales, including the legendary Bloody Mary and Bell Witch ghost stories.