Apparitions don’t just happen in houses

Sharing a home with a supernatural or paranormal being has led to fascinating horror stories, and the reasons why you choose to stay on the earthly plain rather than “move on” are often more interesting than how it manifests itself.

Borley’s Rectory in Essex in the UK has been called “England’s Most Haunted House”. Supernatural sightings on the property include a headless man, a woman dressed in white, invisible footsteps and ghostly whispers, strange lights, the sound of a horse-drawn carriage arriving at the front door … and the ethereal image of a nun. wandering the garden, his head bowed in pain. The visions apparently date back to the 13th century, when there was a monastery on the site. A young novice fell in love with a beautiful young nun, and when the affair was discovered, the lovers were executed: the monk was hanged and the unfortunate nun was walled up alive in her convent. During the centuries that followed, local people told many stories of ghostly encounters on and near the property. In the mid-1800s, the Rectory was built by the Rev. Henry Bull, disregarding warnings from local residents about the apparitions and paranormal activity at the site.

It was not long before his daughters and their servants began to encounter the “beings”: ghostly bangs and bangs, the sound of footsteps and misty images became a regular feature of life at Borley Rectory. None of this bothered Reverend Bull; in fact, he built a summer house, where he and his son Harry would relax in the evenings, waiting for the grieving nun to walk past them! Harry took over the rectory after his father’s death and lived there in relative harmony with his ghostly guests until his death in 1927. His successor lasted only a year, unable to stay in the now dilapidated house and unwilling to endure. to ghosts. In fact, a female skull was discovered in a brown bag in the back of a closet shortly after the family moved in. Until 1930, when Reverend Foyster and his wife moved in, the ghosts were relatively quiet; perhaps enjoying the absence of human companions. Paranormal activity increased with the new occupants and things got nasty. Guests were locked out of their rooms, windows were smashed for no reason, and furniture was moved.

The worst of the violence was directed against Ms. Foyster, who found herself attacked by invisible assailants. Household objects were thrown at her during the day, and at night she was thrown from her bed. She was slapped by invisible hands and once nearly suffocated on her mattress. Messages addressed to her began to appear on the walls, addressing her as Marianne (her first name) and asking her to “say prayers at mass” and “seek help.” Renowned ghost hunter Harry Price believed that a spirit sympathized with Mrs. Foyster, and her messages asking for help seemed to show a Catholic bond. In one session he contacted Marie Lairre, a French nun who left her convent to marry Henry Waldegrave, whose wealthy family had owned a mansion on the site of Borely Rectory. Her husband strangled her and buried her in the basement, an unconsecrated ground. She was condemned to roam the property in search of eternal rest. A few months after the appearance of Marie Lairre, another spirit claimed that he would set the house on fire and they would find the body of the unfortunate nun. Exactly eleven months later, the new owner tore down an oil lamp and burned down the house.

Price found several very fragile female bones in the basement and concluded that they belonged to Marie Lairre. A service was held for her at Liston and her remains were buried in consecrated ground. Since then, no more sightings of the young woman have been reported.

While there is evidence that Price was perhaps not always honest in his work, the facts and stories surrounding Borley Rectory have all the elements of a classic haunted house, which is made all the more interesting because they go back centuries. The fact that the property was occupied by a “man of God” did not deter ghosts, which goes against traditional beliefs. I chose this example because there are many elements in this specific haunted property, and each one is an interesting story in its own right.

Writers have used haunted locations to great effect, creating a diverse selection of interesting horror stories. Here is a short synopsis of some stories posted with haunted houses. Each shows that the only limiting factor is the writer’s imagination:

The Overlook Hotel in Stephen King’s “The Shining” he took on a life of his own, hosting a community of ghosts and evil spirits. The Overlook wanted to absorb young Danny Torrance, because his psychic powers would give him more power and strength.

Belheddon Room Barbara Erskine’s “House of Echoes” is an old house in Essex and no man has inherited the property. New owner Joss learns the history of the house: During the 15th century, a powerful witch cast a spell on King Edward IV to make him fall in love with his daughter Katherine. 500 years later, the spell is still effective, forcing King Edward to hunt down Katherine’s descendants, of whom Joss is one. At the same time, Katherine’s angry ghost attacks any man living in Belheddon Hall.

Adams, Tennessee It is the place The supposedly true story of a poltergeist is the subject of “The Witch with the Bell: An American Ghost” by Brent Monahan. In a twist on the traditional manifestation of the poltergeist, the being in this story attacked John Bell in the family home while developing a more friendly relationship with the rest of the family. At first, the poltergeist stayed true to his supernatural roots; throw rocks at the ceiling, chew on the bedposts, and remove the blankets from the beds. However, he soon changed his attitude and began to integrate into the Bell family. He would get news for the family about distant relatives, sang in four different voices, rescued children in distress, and allowed himself to be touched. For three years he joked, debated theology, allowed himself to be touched, and rescued children in distress. When Mrs. Bell got sick, he helped breastfeed her. At the same time, Mr. Bell was afflicted with a variety of physical ailments, from nervous tics to paralysis. Each illness was more intense than the last, and the poltergeist did nothing to alleviate John Bell’s terrible suffering …

Harrow is a boy’s preparatory school on a Hudson River estate in Douglas Clegg’s “Nightmare House,” the latest book in a school-based trilogy. The suggestions about historical evil and hidden experiences in the first two books, “Mischief” and “The Infinite,” come true when Ethan Gravesend inherits the property from his eccentric paternal grandfather, who built the mansion on a supposedly cursed land. Almost immediately, eerie apparitions are seen lurking in the halls and gloomy grounds of Harrow. A boarded-up room reveals the proverbial skeleton in the family closet that serves as an entrance for supernatural forces to enter Harrow.

A good story about concerns will stay with the reader forever. In the examples given above, the spirit has its own history; a reason to be in the building. And ghosts are not limited to houses, either.

On mount everest Climbers claim to have seen the ghost of a climber, believed to be Andrew Irvine, who disappeared while trying to reach the top with George Mallory in 1924. In 1975, two climbers said they shared a snow hole with the ghost during their climbing …

Since 1978, many people have died in car accidents in Hong Kong. Tuen Mun Road, and the death toll is attributed to ghosts. The ghost is said to appear suddenly in the middle of the road, causing drivers to swerve to avoid hitting them and crashing their cars. The ghosts are believed to be those of past victims, and many drivers say they have lost control of their vehicles for no obvious reason …

If one stands on it Screaming tunnel In one of the woods near Niagara Falls, and light a wooden match in the middle of the tunnel at midnight, a scream will be heard when the match goes out. The scream belongs to a girl who was burned alive by her unhappy father after losing a legal battle over her. Another story claims that the girl’s ghost haunts the living, and anyone she catches will die suddenly. There are also reports of his father wandering through the woods, carrying a flashlight …

Since opening in 1886 Melbourne Australia Princess Theater It has harbored several ghosts. Singer Frederick Baker, who died in 1888 while singing the role of Mephistopheles in “Faust,” was seen by the rest of the cast carrying his bow with them at the end of the show. For many years he has been left a vacant seat in the dress circle, where his appearance during rehearsals is taken as a sign that the show will be a success …

Haunted in ireland Jumping castle It began during an argument between two princes about the kingdom. One day while the younger brother was giving a sermon, the older brother ran in and stabbed him. The combination of fratricide and an unfinished sermon doomed the castle for eternity. The bloody chapel’s name was earned when the walls turned red for no reason. A seven-year-old princess died after an inexplicable fall down the stairs. In 1924, a woman felt a hand on her shoulder and saw a half-human / half-sheep-like being that reeked of sulfur. Terrified, she fled the castle. Her husband never came out, and her body was never found …

Indonesian Legend claims that the daughter of the Queen of the South Sea committed suicide by jumping off a cliff into the sea. Bathers are advised not to wear green when swimming, because it is the queen’s favorite color and the ghost of her daughter will drag the offending swimmer into the water. Room 308 at the Samundra Beach Hotel is supposedly reserved exclusively for the use of the Queen …

The reason why Sarah Winchester built Winchester Mysterious House San Jose in California was to protect her from the ghosts of people killed by her late husband’s famous rifles. Today it is said that he frequents the mansion …

The forest called Aokigahara At the foot of Mount Fiji it is said to be haunted by the ghosts of those who commit suicide there – the place is a popular place for suicides …

During the hasty construction of the Manila Film Center In the Philippines in the early 1980s, the roof scaffolding collapsed, causing workers to fall into the wet concrete of the orchestra pit. The cement was drying at the time, and for the sake of haste (and apparently under the instructions of then-President Ferdinand Marcos’s wife) no rescue would take place and the bodies had to be covered with cement. Some of the workers were still alive when this was done. Paranormal activity was subsequently reported at the site, particularly strange noises, ghostly voices, and poltergeist activity. In recent years, efforts have been made to appease the souls of the buried workers, many of whom have left. But many locals claim that the ghosts of the dead workers still remain …

In conclusion, it seems that no place on earth is safe from a supernatural being; be it a house, a castle, a movie theater, a forest or a road. Inspiration is everywhere, and the only limit is YOUR imagination …