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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The Bell Witch: An All-American Haunting

In 1804, John Bell settled down for a quiet life in the country...until a sinister presence invaded his home and wreaked havoc on his family.

“The Hands Resist Him”: The Haunted Painting Said to Come to Life

The eerie painting spooked many who just saw it. Those who owned it fared worse.

Room 873: Beware the Ghosts of Banff Springs Hotel

Legend has it that a man murdered his wife and young daughter, before committing suicide...

10 Haunted Places to Explore This Summer—If You’re Brave Enough

Spend your summer with some chilling company at these haunted places around the country.

The Misery of Forest Haven Asylum

Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past.

7 Creepy Videos That Claim to Be Proof of Ghosts

Don't believe in ghosts? These spooky clips might make you a believer.

No Exit: Georgia's Bizarre Lapham-Patterson House

Even 24 doors couldn't give Charles Lapham a way out of his seemingly-cursed life.

Ghostwatch: The BBC Halloween Hoax That Terrified England

The horror special was so disturbing it was banned for 10 years.

The Guardians of Portland's Lone Fir Cemetery

An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of the city's oldest cemeteries.

10 Scariest Paranormal Episodes of Unsolved Mysteries

As if the episodes about mysterious deaths and serial killers on the run weren’t terrifying enough...

No Escape: Step Inside Australia's Beechworth Lunatic Asylum

Its brutal past has made it home to some of the most intense paranormal activity in the area.

LISTEN: Ghostly Encounters at the Villisca Axe Murder House and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

A ghost hunter shares unsettling anecdotes—and chilling audio—from investigations at two of America's most haunted sites.

Are You Brave Enough to Spend the Night Aboard the Haunted Queen Mary?

The ship is reportedly home to 120 ghosts. You can book a room—if you dare.