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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Whisperers: A Conjuring of Spirits Unfolds Before Their Very Eyes

An occult expert details a chilling encounter with the spirit world.

22 Paranormal Books You Haven’t Read Yet (But Should)

Journey to the dark side of demonic possessions, haunted houses, and restless spirits.

This House Is Haunted: The Cursed Villa of Maisons-Laffitte

The restless spirit of an emperor's mistress refused to leave her sprawling mansion...

4 Eerie Olde Christmas Ghost Stories to Give You the Chills This Holiday Season

These ghostly tales of yesteryear will bring a chill to your holidays.

Rediscover One of Horror’s Greatest Tales

The Amityville Horror changed the paranormal game.

The Cursed and Haunted History of the West 57th Street Penthouse in New York City

Mental asylum patients and a troubled marriage haunt this luxury dwelling.

13 Haunting Books for Fans of Doctor Sleep

Haunted hotels and psychic killers await.

Steel Yourself for a Scream-Worthy Halloween with Travel Channel's Ghostober

They saved their most terrifying programming for the spookiest day of the year.

A Young Boy Must Feed One Terrifying Creature in the Creepy New Trailer for Antlers

Get ready: This Guillermo del Toro-produced flick promises a supernatural bloodbath.

Haunted People: She Was Stalked by the Menacing Spirit of a Former Flame

Mrs. G bought a Ouija board for fun ... but ended up unleashing a possessive spirit intent on controlling her life.

Hans Holzer: America’s First Ghost Hunter

Hans Holzer was his name, contacting the dead was his game.

Loftus Hall: Is This Eerie Mansion the Most Haunted House in Ireland?

In 2014, a tourist's ghost photo went viral—cementing Loftus Hall's reputation as the most haunted house of the Emerald Isle.

Esme: The Playful Halloween Spirit That Haunts Katherine Neville's Home

Soon after moving into her historic Virginia home, author Katherine Neville realized she wasn't alone...

16 Spookiest Ghost Tours Across the Country

Grab your lantern and embark on these creepy ghost tours through haunted Chicago, spooky Savannah, and more.

Los Feliz Murder House: The L.A. Dream Home That Turned into a Nightmare

It was an enviable abode—until Harold Perelson turned it into a house of horrors.

8 Essential Pieces of Ghost Hunting Equipment That Every Ghost Enthusiast Needs

Dying to go on your own ghost hunt? Better first stock up on your ghost hunting gear.