Every ghost story on Earth, checked against the record.
632 legends. For each one we separate what the documents actually say from what people tell each other after dark.
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The Ankou: Brittany’s Folklore Collector of the Dead
The Ankou is the figure Breton folklore sends to collect the dead: a figure in a black robe and wide hat, a scythe over the shoulder,…
Old Changi Hospital: Singapore’s Haunted Landmark
Old Changi Hospital is an empty hospital complex on the eastern tip of Singapore, closed since 1997 and widely called the country's most haunted building. The…
Chickcharney: The Red-Eyed Owl Creature of Andros
The chickcharney is a red-eyed, owl-like creature said to live in the pine forests of Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas. It brings luck to…
Min Min Light: Australia’s Outback Ghost Light
The Min Min light is a glowing, hovering light that people in outback Australia say follows travellers across empty country at night. Reports cluster around Boulia…
Lagarfljót Worm: Iceland’s Lake Serpent and the Truth Committee
The Lagarfljót worm is a serpent said to live in a long, silty lake in eastern Iceland. Chroniclers noted a “marvel” in the water in 1345,…
Almas: Mongolia’s Wild Man of the Gobi and Pamirs
The almas is a hairy, man-shaped creature said to live in the mountains and deserts of Mongolia and Central Asia, from the Altai and Tian Shan…
Kratt: Estonia’s Hay Servant and Its Blood Bargain
The kratt is a servant made of hay and old farm tools, brought to life by a bargain with the Devil and sent out at night…
Mapinguari: Brazil’s Belly-Mouthed Amazon Giant
The Mapinguari is a foul-smelling, hairy giant said to haunt the rainforests of the Brazilian Amazon, with a gaping mouth in its belly and feet that…
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