Paranormal stories to satisfy your ghostly curiosity and keep you believing.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, there’s something intriguing about the things that go bump in the night. Some of the most iconic movies feature paranormal happenings or unexplained abilities. Those interested in the paranormal are fascinated by ghosts, ghouls, demons, aliens and more—the paranormal encompasses anything easily dismissed as incompatible with the rules of known science. Yet the questions remain.

From paranormal kids films like the notable Goosebumps series, Casper the Friendly Ghost, and Beetlejuice to more mature options like The Conjuring, Midsommar, and Paranormal Activity, the paranormal is often explored in a range of horror movies and other media like books, comics, and podcasts

But the realm of the paranormal is not limited to fiction only. There are entire swaths of paranormal researchers and lifelong searchers. From real-life accounts of hauntings and demon possession to a myriad of  documentary-style ghost-hunting tv shows, we are drawn to the paranormal in search of answers. But will we ever find them? 

If you’re a paranormal junkie or just curious about what could be out there, here are some intriguing places to start: 

And once you’ve finished with these, explore the stories below for a fascinating deep dive into all things paranormal.

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Neighbors From Hell: What’s Really Living Upstairs?

You’ve seen the 1977 cult classic horror film The Sentinel – this is the chilling novel that started it all.

Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Mackenzie Poltergeist

Don't get too close to the tomb of Bloody Mackenzie ... or his evil spirit just might grab you by the throat.

7 Haunted Objects You Should Stay Far Away From

These haunted items have caused all kinds of havoc.

5 Spooky Places Haunted by Animals

These eerie creatures from the other side are anything but cuddly.

The Hidden World of Dundas Castle

Lost in the Catskills is a forsaken stone castle haunted by tales of madness ...

Old Changi Hospital: The Most Haunted Place in Singapore

Haunting its crumbling corridors are reports of disembodied screams, shadow people, and the restless souls of tortured prisoners of war.

Honky Tonk of Horrors: The Bloody Past of Bobby Mackey’s Music World

This Kentucky nightclub's grisly history includes murder, suicide, and rumors of Satanic sacrifice.

A Sinister Haunting in San Antonio

As a young girl, Gretchen Upshaw was plagued by a hateful spirit that hurt her pets and appeared in the night as a ghostly version of her brother.

Nightmare on Chase Street: The Smurl Family Haunting

Soon after moving into their West Pittson duplex, life for the Smurls became a waking nightmare.

Traces of the Dead: The Haunted Battleground of Cold Harbor

It was one of the most violent battles of the Civil War ... and some tormented souls still roam its bloodied soil.

Lady in White: The Haunted Burial Grounds of Union Cemetery

They say she drifts among the tombstones in her diaphanous gown, searching for her dead son...

Investigating the Morgue at Waverly Hills Sanatorium

Soon after entering the morgue of Waverly Hills, Theresa Argie's chilling encounters became uncomfortably personal.

The Ghosts of Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery

Haunting this historic cemetery are eerie tales of anguished soldiers, an eternal watch dog, and one hideous vampire with jagged teeth and hanging skin.

7 Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Castles

They were once grand pillars of excess; now, they lie in ruin.

Franklin Castle: The Most Haunted House in Ohio

Haunting this Cleveland mansion are tales of secret passages, brutal murder, and restless spirits lingering in its halls.

The Wayward Ghosts of the Ohio State Reformatory

One prisoner wanted out so badly, he burned himself to death in his cell.

LIVE CAM: Meet Ann, Our Haunted Doll

She was a tuberculosis patient at Waverly Hills Sanatorium in the 1920s. Now, she's living in our office.

Beware the Black Angel of Oakland Cemetery

This bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it.