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Stories of ghosts, hauntings and other paranormal events from all over the world - some classic tales of famous hauntings and many first-hand accounts from everyday people.

Paranormal Stories: Your True Tales
More than 1,000 true tales of ghosts, after-death experiences, Ouija scares, premonitions, and other weird stuff submitted by About.com readers.

Animals and Ghosts
Cats, dogs, birds and other animals might have as much of a link to the unseen world as we do. Here are some stories of the incredible connection between animals and the spirit world.

The Berini Haunting
In one of the most shocking cases of recent times, a New England family was surprised, disturbed and ultimately terrified by a series of apparitions that seemed intent on driving them from their home.

Children's Encounters with the Unknown
They see and experience extraordinary things that many adults cannot, from ghosts and "imaginary" friends to startling premonitions and toys that come to life.

The Christmas Ghost
It began as a relaxing if curious holiday vacation at a bed and breakfast with a reputation for being haunted. What Kathy Moll encountered there that Christmas season, however, would stay with her forever.

The Cicero Haunting
A disturbing presence enters the lives of a young family - an entity that taught them to fear the darkness and the shadows. This is the true story of their nightmare.

The DOPler Effect
Do objects disappear around your home, then inexplicably reappear? You might be a victim of DOP, or Disappearing Object Phenomena. What could be the cause?

Encountering the Shadow People
Readers report their own unnerving experiences with the mysterious shadow people phenomenon, and also offer some additional theories to explain them.

The Farmhouse Haunting
It was a picture-perfect life for Debbie D. and her boyfriend in the scenic mountains of Virginia... until their dream was shattered by a haunting that would escalate until they were driven with fear from their beautiful home. Read Debbie's true story.

The Fishing Trip Encounter
What could have been a fun weekend of fishing and relaxation for four teenage boys turned into a confusing and frightening episode of unreality, bizarre sightings and missing time.

Freaky Phone Calls
Telephones are little more than plastic, wiring and electronic circuitry... but do they sometimes connect with other worlds, other dimensions in a way we cannot explain?

The Ghost in the Barn
The true story of a troubled spirit, a remarkable coincidence and a mysterious connection between the living and the dead.

The Ghost of The Pink Lady
While some ghosts seem to be lost and confused in their altered state of existence, others - like this one - seem to be watching us, and perhaps even destined to deliver an important message.

Ghosts All Around Us
There's nothing like a good ghost story -- all the better when it's true. On these pages are some fascinating stories -- some are warm, positive experiences, some are benign, and others are truly scary. Be warned: they get scarier toward the end. Dim the lights, steel your nerves and start reading.

Ghosts at Sea
Tales of phantom ships that sail long after sinking, ships that vanish into thin air, haunted ships and ships that have mysteriously lost their crews.

The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder
The true story of The Greenbriar Ghost - a remarkable case in which the victim's spirit testified about its own violent death, and named the murderer!

Ghost Writers
Critically acclaimed novels and compositions of classical music... said to be written by ghosts! Or strangely gifted people? From your About.com Guide.

The Grieving Ghost of Mary Jo
These high school drama students always suspected their theater was haunted - a fear confirmed by a Ouija board, a bizarre discovery and the shocking secret of a despondent spirit.

The Haunted Painting
As soon as Laura finished her painting - a painting that featured the image of a ghost - bizarre events began to take place around her home.

The Haunting at Harvey Woods
The woods are a place of mystery, where danger and the unknown lurk in the thick dark. Wandering into it can only lead to adventure and the unexpected. Liz R. found that out in a way that will stay with her forever. It began as a prank, but it was the woods that reversed the trick - and turned the trick to terror. This her true story.

The Houdini Séance
Every Halloween since 1927, a séance has been held to see if legendary magician Harry Houdini would try to contact the living from the world beyond death.

Incubus
For centuries, women and men have reported sexual attacks by unseen entities. Are they demonic, psychological or medical disturbances? From your About.com Guide.

The Malevolent Ghost
A family tolerates a house full of spirits - until one of them turns violent and even threatens the children.

More Phantom Phone Calls
Here's further evidence that devices such as telephones could be connections to realms we have not even begun to understand.

Night of the Shadow Creature
Consider the story told to us by Ted who, with his friend, drifted off to sleep after watching a horror movie, only to have something more sinister invade their consciousness. Was it just a dream... or was there evidence that the nightmare they shared was quite real?

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