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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Julia Buccola Petta: The Eternal Italian Bride of Chicago’s Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Her body remained in an eerily perfect state, without the slightest hint of decay.

The Devil’s School: The Most Haunted Place in Jacksonville

According to one popular legend, the janitor used to take students down into the boiler room where they were burned alive.

Spirits in the Pews: The Haunted History of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cathedral

Numerous clergymen are buried beneath the old church, and visitors have heard ghostly chanting and singing on the grounds.

Tombs of Tinseltown: 6 Haunting Los Angeles Cemeteries

Take a stroll through the whispering groves of L.A.'s most haunting cemeteries.

10 Very Haunted Places in London You Can Actually Visit

From pubs to theatres and castles, legends abound of restless specters and inexplicable sounds. Plan a visit to some of the most haunted places in London.

A Sinister Haunting: The Demon of Brownsville Road

Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone.

Anderson Hotel in Kentucky Shuts Down Investigations After Paranormal Craziness

It's so dangerous, paranormal researchers are no longer allowed to work there.

7 Terrifying Female Ghosts Who Haunt with Anger and Tragedy

These ghosts with tragic tales have become horrifying legend.

9 Locations with Violent Pasts That Are Terrorized by Spirits

These notoriously haunted places share long and violent histories and reports of souls who roam the grounds in search of redemption ... or revenge.

5 Most Haunted Towns in the United States

You’re going to want to think twice before wandering into these ghostly towns.

11 Eerie Authors Like Edgar Allan Poe

From a haunted mansion to the mountains of madness, the creepy tales of these authors are sure to give you nightmares – just like Edgar Allan Poe.

I Tried (and Failed) to Spend a Night at the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast

Spending the night at the Lizzie Borden House sounds like a thrill, right? Think again.