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True Scary Stories of Paranormal Encounters

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True Scary Stories of Paranormal Encounters
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Old Student At School It was my first time in my school when I noticed something strange going on there. I was a newbie so I didn't know where I would go. I was just walking … Dead Man & A Warrior Background: Southern India, a remote village, hills, valleys brooks and river-lets, paddy field and rubber estates. On 5th November 2014, in the early … Windigo Excerpt from my book "Clairvoyant: A Chronicle of Paranormal Events" on Amazon. This is a True Ghost Story: Chapter 4 Windigo It was the fall … Not Yet I woke up and couldn't breathe. In my dream everything was Warm and peaceful. Death was trying to cut a deal with me. His was the voice of compassion, … Can Nightmares Be Heritable? When I was a little girl (5) I always had this recurring nightmare. One day I was talking to my mother and we got on the topic of nightmares. I start … Our Little Haunted House We moved into this little 2 bedroom house. There wasn't anything special about it except the bathroom was dark blue. First thing dad did was paint over … Imaginary Friend or Not? When I was little I had an 'imaginary' friend, her name was Jane. I was very young when I first saw her and her name was one of the first I ever said (my … The Lady In The Spare Bed I have another story that was told to me by someone, although it's believable. I know some people are inclined to think the story may have become over … Those Screams Aren't Human Although this did not happen to me it is a true story told to me by one of my relatives. And I will say even though I believe in demons as I am a Christian, … Say My Name Growing up my family has switched religions a few times. When I was born my parents were devout Catholics. Around the age of 10 my family switched churches … Purple Monster My daughter, age 5, says she has a purple monster in her room. It has one larger central eye and two smaller eyes on these horn or tentacle things....5 … The Ghost In My Restaurant I used to work at a restaurant located in a little strip mall across the street from my house. The location was perfect for me, down the street from my … The Book of Demons One of my close friends found this site and insisted that I share my story with others who will not criticize me or claim that I am a liar. And I'm not … The Shadow Men I have always been a firm believer in the occult, I have always believed that there are things out there I haven't seen that have power not considered … Guardian In Disguise All my life I've been a skeptic, I never believed in anything supernatural. That is, until I met my Guardian in Disguise. If you're a skeptic like I once … Man With Growing Arms I'm in my mid to late 30's now and this is my unexplained story, and to this day I haven't heard of any encounters like mine. It was around 11:00ish … Me In The Mirror The following is true. My friend is crazy. Like she's seriously classified as crazy, she's medically diagnosed as a schizophrenic. She's really kind … Scratches I've always believed that there was something wrong with my brain, like a disease or a mental illness and I thought that maybe that related to everything … Something Went Wrong So this is a story that my grandmother told me a few months ago. My grandmother is not overtly spiritual or paranoid, and she does not make up stories … A Strange Memory Okay this happened to me a long time ago. I think I was in junior high but that's not important. I remember I was in the process of moving and most of … The Asian Restaurant I had just returned home from a long day at work. I was recovering from bronchitis and did not feel like cooking or doing dishes. I talked my husband into … Possessed By A Ghost When I was 11 I had a new born baby niece. It was fun, I would feed her, play with her and give her baths. My brother, who is the father of my niece found … Shadow People, Dreams, and Premonitions Hi everyone I wanted to share my story. I will start off with the shadow people. When I was about 8 or 9 years old, I was with my brother. We were playing … First Witness When I was about 5 I loved everything scary and cool looking like most 5 year olds I guess. I just for some odd reason can't recall this moment just remember …Click here to write your own. People of the Light I am a strange person myself. I'm not sure if it's real because I've never really seen them in person, just in my dreams. These beings help me understand … Spirit Of The Innocent? Well this may sound like another "look what I made up" story, but let me tel you it scared the heck out of me for years. I was 28 years old and was … Spirits In The Wind Hi, everyone. Gonna try to make this brief. I'm a fast runner, and often on quiet summer afternoons I'd go racing around, just everywhere, as long as … My Haunting When I was 11, a spirit named Jack started talking to me. I thought it was a joke at first and that my baby brother was trying to play a prank on me. Then … The Lady In The Kitchen As a child my mother would tell me of the elderly woman who was her nanny. She was kind and generous to my mother and her 3 sisters. Kept the house very … Someone There? The first time something happened I was in bed watching a DVD. My sister layed in her bed next to me. Slowly I was falling asleep. We had a HiFi in our … Pale Faced Black Eyed Demon Hello I need some help with not just this pale faced black eyed demon but with a little girl probably around the age of 11 or 12. But I only see them in … Dream Manipulation Over the past three years I keep getting bullied by different people all for the same reason. They keep calling me a witch and telling me to knock it off. … Shapeshifter? Well this happened when I was around 12 years old. I had to move to another city in the same state, but with someone else. We lived in these apartments … Black Eyed Beings There was a time when I was about 14, I was playing with my brother and sister and we had heard knocking at our door. I had a strange feeling and I looked … Black Eyed Beings There was a time when I was about 14, I was playing with my brother and sister and we had heard knocking at our door. I had a strange feeling and I looked … Strange Feeling During Nights I live in Japan. Some say Japan has the most ghosts because it is surrounded by sea. In Japan you can see a lot of graveyards or cemeteries near someone's … Phantom Car I'm 21 years old and have always believed in the paranormal. This is the first time where I've felt like something very bad was gonna happen to me and … My Haunted School It was a windy night as me and my friends were getting ready for a night walk around the school. As we walked my friends tell me to watch out as the area … Witch When I was little my mother would hold me in her arms and rock back and forth telling me that I was capable of a thing I was yet to understand. Back then … With Dark Eyes Came Strangness I was in 8th grade and still in Junior High, and I had to go to the High School for Science and Art. The school I went to was a gossip hot spot, everybody … I Wish It Was A Nightmare This story still scares me. (Also I apologize if I give to much detail) Well it was when I got into middle school (2005-7) we moved to a new farm. … Footsteps In The Attic When I was six I moved from England to Spain. This story happened when I was around nine. I didn't believe in the paranormal and thought that all the stories … Vanishing People and Being Psychic My Mom and my Grandma went to a Psychic for my Grandma's birthday back in March. I felt like I had to go with, I needed to go with. But my mom said I couldn't … Demonic Dreams Well let's begin,I'm 20 years old and I had some demonic dreams from time to time since I was a child. (Note: I'm a christian person and I have a very … The Day We Had a Sleepover Hi, my name's Fallon, and I'm going to tell you a creepy story {it's NOT FICTION whatsoever}. My friend and I were at her house for the double sleepover … Illness Part 2 Click here to read "Illness Part 1" Here is the continuation of my horrifying summer. The one that scarred me for life and has kept me wondering … Skinwalkers When I was around ten years old (I turned seventeen today) I had some friends over for a birthday sleepover. It was around three in the morning, and we … I Came Here For Answers And Help Hey guys, this isn't an experience, it's more of me needing answers to help my friend. Well about 2 months ago I went on a trip to visit my best friend … Weirded Out Well at first it seemed normal. But I don't think it was. I have a strong religious background and it is how I'm being brought up. Well the thing is there …Click here to write your own. The Evil That Follows Me Hi my name is Catherina. I work in a grocery shop in La. The experience which I am going to share is true and horrid. I usually do night shift too … The Presence I've always been interested in mythology but never really Ghosts or Spirits, being a christian I know we have spirits but I never understood how real they … The Coat Hanger It was July of 2012 and I had a lot of things going on in my life that had greatly upset me, but I continued to live peacefully. I did yoga, meditated … Skinwalker? Last summer a group of friends got together at our friend's house. We went swimming, smoked some pot and just had a good time together. Well one of the … Bumps In The Night There are three kinds of people in this world. The ones who believe in spirits, vampires, werewolves, etc. Those who don't, and those who think there could … A Choice I have no story to tell apart from that it is not a lie to say that you have "seen dead" "felt other presences" or whatever it is you have all said in … Great Grandparent's Farm House My freshman year of high school, we moved to a new house that was previously owned by my great grandparents. Both had been deceased and the house had sat … The Black Eyed Man Although for many people this is hard to believe I swear that this is true. I was walking home from ASDA one day with my mother and son and as I was approaching … My Sister Was Half-Dead Well, as much as I can remember. I was about nine or ten and I lived in Bucksport, Maine, literally fifty steps from the grave yard of the famous witches … Was It A Dream? Alright. I haven't had that many experiences with "the other side," but this is one of the only experiences I've had. One day I was asleep, but I woke … The Dead Avenging Themselves It happened four years ago to my father's younger brother who was killed mysteriously. The family was so upset because he was the bread winner of the family … Evil Chills Me and about six friends decided to have a few drinks and smokes at a place called assumption gardens in our town. Its a massive playground. It was around … Déjà Vu? Other life? Losing My Mind? I really don't know what's going on but what I'm going to say scares the hell out of me for some kind of sick reason. I have this weird memory that … Something Unreal Just Became Real I have 3 spirits a female gypsy, a jealous male spirit and a guardian angel, they company me 24/7. Sometimes I feel them and a lot of times I don't. They … Stalked By The Supernatural? Hello everyone, I want to share something that has happened to me (since I was a little girl). All I can say is that this is not a piece of imagination … The Silhouette Event First let me start off by saying that I am the most skeptical and logic oriented person you will ever meet. Also I'm sorry to say, but I think half the … Soul Vampire Attack? I've always had a strong connection with spirits, and I've been attacked several times, and blessed as well. I have no fear of dark or light energy, though … Strange Things I'm fourteen and I have had some paranormal experiences and I'm going to tell you all of them. The first one was when I was about eight years old and … Am I Supposed To Be Here? I don't really know where to begin. When I was younger I always had this feeling that I didn't belong here or I wasn't meant to be a part of my family. … What's Happening? This all started 2011, I started noticing strange things happening to me. I started getting strange black marks where I used to wear silver bracelets, … The Cheap House Before I tell you my story, let me give you a quick synopsis of my background with regards to ghosts, horror stories and the paranormal. Ever since I was … My Encounter With Two Black Eyed Children In 2007, I briefly separated from my husband. He had serious drug issues and I got tired of the stress and lying. A friend of mine was moving to Wisconsin. … Real or Just Dreams? The first time this happened to me was about 6 months ago. I started dating this girl and about 1 month later that's when it happened. She stayed the night … The Quiet Invisible Man I was about 7 or 8 years old when I lived in this five bedroom house. There were seven other kids living there with me - my older sister, my younger sister, …Click here to write your own. Lights In The Alley Hi, I'm wondering if ANYONE out there can tell what the heck this thing is! This happened a couple of nights ago. So, in my street the houses are pretty … Repeating Dream - Can't Make Any Sense of It I'm a skeptic and used to be a rabid atheist, but I had this dream several years ago and I've been having the same dream over and over again - each time … Attacked at Night I am a firm believer in all this, having being brought up around the spirits. What I am about to tell you happened to me about 4 years ago. I was staying … What Was In My Room? Firstly most of my family are big believers, sometimes I can't tell what's real versus what isn't. But last year I experienced something that scared me. … Shadow People When I was younger every night until I was 9 or 10 I would see a black shadow in the shape of a man in my doorway. Being somewhat intelligent for my age … Creeper? I just want to say that I have never messed with an Ouija board in my whole life, I have watched sessions on YouTube but never have I witnessed one in … My Great Aunt My great-aunt recently died and it's been very hard on my grandma who is/was her sister. I have a few stories, one I did not experience myself, I will … Train Ride Yesterday my best friend and I got on a train in Connecticut going up to New Haven. The car we got on was full of people, and no seats so we kept walking. … Little Imp Man The past few nights I have been waking up by something strange. I have always been very sensitive when I sleep, like I can tell when people or animals … Childhood Terrors When I was about five, I shared a room with my younger sister. We had bunk beds, I had top, and always kept the TV on and the door open. One night, it … Do I Have a Psychic Ability? Ok. So it's very complicated to explain, but I'll do my best. I think I'm a psychic, but I'm not sure. You see, I sometimes know what's gonna happen. Like, … Imaginary Friend When I was in preschool I had a friend named Sara. I don't remember ever being her friend, but my mom says that she remembers her being my friend. For … The Little Man I live in northern Minnesota with my older cousin on the Redlake Native American Reservation. Every day we would go on walks along different trails through … Multiple Encounters of Strange Black Beings They're going to be mad at me for writing this... But I hope someone can help. When I was little I was always alone. So I made 'friends' with my shadow … Sense Of Death Eight months ago I had a dream that my mom's dog had died and woke up with a real bad feeling. My dad had just gotten my mom a new dog after being very … Ouija Board Encounter So I just wanna start this story off by saying that this isn't my first encounter with a ghost or demon of some kind. Me and my family live in an old house … Something Really Strange Something really strange and frightening happened one night back in 2005 during the summer. I'm not exaggerating and I don't drink or do drugs. It … What Am I? My mom has told me stories about me as a toddler knowing things I shouldn’t. As I have gotten older it seems to be getting worse. (I’m 24 with a kiddo … The Fridge and the Wolf It happened when I was 11. I had spent the whole day feeling scared and angry for no reason. Sleep came fast to me that night but I never rested. I … Black Eyed Thing I was around 7 - 8 years old and it was late at night because my Mum & Dad were well in bed and it was that really silent time of night. I woke suddenly … Need Help or Answers About The Paranormal? I have been exposed to the paranormal world, I don't know why ...I guess it's a gift. Anyway along my life I have learned about all kinds of things from … Creepy House in Fresno Hey guys. So we are currently being evicted from my house because the house we live in isn't livable anymore. My grandma lived here her whole life and … Through the T.V. One day I had went to my room to try and talk to God. My mom had told me talking to God would most likely help the way I have been feeling, the thoughts … My Old Imaginary Friend Possessed My Little Brother! Me (my name is Georgie) and my twin brother Jack are 14 now, and my little brother Luke is 5. When I was little me and Jack had an imaginary friend called … My First Encounter Last night my wife and I took our son with us on a last minute trip to the store. We had been browsing dining room furniture and decide to make it to the …Click here to write your own. My Not So Imaginary Friend Growing up I always had imaginary friends. One of them however seemed more real. Eventually, I grew out of having imaginary friends but I still always … The Haunted Farmstead My cousin lived in an old farmhouse in the 80's near a small prairie town called Elstow in Saskatchewan. Her father owned and operated the hotel there … What Happened? Well, one night in fourth grade I had a dream, normally this isn't all that unusual, but I had NEVER had a dream before. I dreamed about my best friend, … Charlie Charlie At the moment I am 14. Quite a few really freaky thing have happened to me. I am going to share three of them. When I was about 6 me and my dad where … I Can't Get Rid Of It! First off I have written a couple of stories, they're not just stories there based on real events. In 2009, I met a guy we started dating. A few weeks … Bedroom Demon One night I was lying in bed unable to sleep. I heard breathing so I rolled over to the other side the bed. Suddenly I heard something slam shut like a … Vivid Dreaming or Foggy Reality I was dating this guy, Al. This was 1984. We had broken up because of a dumb fight and I ran off with his best friend. (Yes I know, messed up). After I … Paranormal Events Ever since I was eight I would dream of things that were to happen in places I knew or thought I knew. I would dream my self lost and grown up. I had the … Swift Runner Swift Runner was a Cree Indian who lived during the last century in what is now central Alberta. His background seemed not unusual. As a young man he received … The Ouija Board Is No Joke This happened in 1986. I was 16 years old when it happened. My boyfriend at the time (he is dead now) died 6 years ago he was 37 when he died in a tragic … What Is Going On? Ok... I cant explain how glad I am to stumble upon this site. I really need help. I am 22 years old right now. And I am a well educated person, so I … Black Eyes and Always Smiling I grew up in church my whole life - full gospel church. Dad was a pastor, I always knew demons where real but never would talk about seeing them. Look … My Unwelcomed Visitors I am 16 and my friends are 16 and 18. We found this picture of a man and a woman and a dog in his barn when we were cleaning it, (we never told anybody … Holy Evil Draining My Life This story begins in 2009. I meet this guy, well he came up to me, he just seemed strange from the beginning. We met the second week of October, but we … The Devil Doll This is a short story. I was about 9 yrs old and we lived in this house that was totally h

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