Tower of London        What ingredients do you need to make the perfect haunted location?  How about a building that’s over 900 years old, was used as a prison, torture chamber, and held public executions, this gives us the Tower of London.      Built by William the Conqueror in 1078, the Tower of London’s main function was to be a palace.  Several expansions were made in the 12th and 13th century.  There are now 20 towers and different buildings from different periods in history.  Many held prison cells.  The White Tower held torture chambers, Tower Green held Royal executions, and Tower Hill held public executions, just to name a…

A Haunted Man        Without a doubt politics is a passionate subject, and where there is passion there is always a chance for ghosts.  One of the most famous political spirits is that of our 16th president Abraham Lincoln.  Lincoln was known for his great leadership during the Civil War though the anxiety from which he suffered at the time may have carried on even after his passing.      Mr. Lincoln was known to have an interest in the supernatural; he even had prophetic dreams and visions including one of his own assassination.  His wife Mary Todd also supported his beliefs, especially after the death of their son Willie…

Annabelle        One of my all time favorite “ghost” stories is about a Raggedy Ann doll named Annabelle.  The story begins in 1970; a mother purchased the child size doll at a hobby store as a present for her daughter Donna who was a nursing school student at the time.  She lived in a small apartment with her room-mate Angie   Donna loved the doll and placed it on her bed but this didn’t seem to be where Annabelle wanted to stay.       Over a short period of time the girls noticed Annabelle would be moved slightly.  Very small changes in positions at first but still noticeable, especially since neither…

Waverly Hills        A haunting is often brought on by trauma and what place sees more trauma than a hospital?  During the early 1900’s there was an outbreak of the very contagious, tuberculosis, also known as “white death”.  With no cure available at the time, the disease would claim entire families.  One of the highest death rates was in Louisville, Kentucky.  In 1910 a hospital was built on a hill in Jefferson County with hopes of combating the disease.  The hospital quickly became overcrowded, and in 1924 a new structure was started.  Two years later in 1926, Waverly Hills Sanatorium was opened.       Though considered very advanced for its…

Need A Lift? Imagine this; you are driving down the road on a foggy or rainy night when you come to the entrance of a bridge that crosses a river.  Near the entrance you see a woman on the side of the road who is obviously in distress.  You pull over and offer your assistance which she gratefully accepts.  The woman gets into your car and tells you she is attempting to get to her mother’s house and gives you an address.  While you drive over the bridge you engage in a nice conversation with her until you notice she has become very silent.  Soon you realize you are over…

Just Add Water Water has long been described as so many things; it has been a symbol of cleansing and purification, a source needed to sustain life, and a home to many forms of plants and animals.  However many bodies of water are also home to spirits as well. Many have heard of the Flying Dutchman.  In 1680 a ship captained by a man named Hendrick Vanderdecken, set sail from Amsterdam to Batavia.  A terrible storm was approaching as they came to the Cape of Good Hope and the crew believed it to be a sign from God.  The captain ignored all warnings and continued on.  The storm claimed the…

Paranormal Activity Vs Haunting Very often the term Paranormal Activity seems to go hand in hand with ghosts and haunting, however the term means so much more than this.  Especially with the popular movies, the word paranormal is everywhere now.  What does this mean and why is it different from a haunting? The word paranormal means anything that cannot be explained by science.  Many times someone may feel their home is haunted due to unexplained phenomena occurring.  Commonly you’ll hear someone describe their lights flickering, or a feeling of being watched when they enter a certain room. Upon proper investigation one may discover that the home is not haunted and…

Clinton Road Have you ever been driving late at night down a dark road and it seems there is no civilization for miles?  You think to yourself how this would be a great scenario for a horror movie, yet all the while hope you’re not part of the horror.  There is a road known as one of the scariest roads in America.  Clinton road in West Milford New Jersey has quite a reputation from as early as 1905. Clinton road is a simple two lane road, surrounded by woodland with many ghost stories.  One of the most famous stories is near the bridge.  There is the tale of a young…

Do You Believe In Mary Worth? Mary Worth, Mary Worthington, Mary Whales and Hell Mary, these are all names given over time for one very popular legend.  Trust me you know the one I’m referring to.  If you haven’t taken the dare yourself, you probably know someone who has.  Usually preformed during slumber parties or on a dark Halloween night, you all gather together in front of a mirror, wait; someone has to turn off the lights.  Now with a single candle, the brave chosen one stands in front of the mirror and slowly chants, Bloody Mary.  The call supposedly brings forth the vengeful spirit. There are different variations to…

A Thin Veil Towards the end of October it seems that everyone has ghosts on their mind with Halloween just around the corner.  There are many traditions and superstitions that have carried over many years.  Some we have barely modified and some have taken on a life of their own.  Many carry on these old traditions without knowing how or why they came to be.  Even for those who do not believe in the paranormal, Halloween turns almost everyone superstitious for one night. The holiday we celebrate today is a large blend of different beliefs, religions and folklore that accumulated over the years.   The Celtic belief, over 2,000 years ago,…