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Colnbrook, England

The Ostrich Inn

One of England’s oldest and most haunted inns may have inspired the legend of Sweeney Todd.
Omaha, Nebraska

The Museum of Shadows

Haunted dolls, macabre artifacts, and more make up the collection of the “most haunted museum in the world.”
Stony Brook, New York

The Country House Restaurant

Once the site of seances, this restaurant is said to be haunted by several ghosts.
Monticello, Iowa

Edinburgh Manor

Spend the night in this former asylum for the incurably insane, which claims to be one of the most haunted places in the United States.
St Neot, England

Carnglaze Caverns

A haunted slate mine turned concert hall and a hidden fairy garden.
In the waters beyond La Palma's Cumbre Nueva mountains (shown here), San Borondón is said to appear to the west of the Canary Islands archipelago.
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In the Canary Islands, a Mysterious Phantom Isle Haunts Local Imagination

The legend of San Borondón all started with an Irish saint.
Cat Rainsford February 9, 2024
Singapore

Devil's Bend (Old Upper Thomson Road)

This sharp turn was once the most dangerous part of the Singapore Grand Prix circuit.
Some theorize that ghost stories give women a chance to get justice that escaped them in their life.
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Our Favorite Ghost Stories of 2023

From haunted grocery stores to ancient demons on TikTok, it was a great year for supernatural exploration.
Sam O'Brien January 4, 2024
St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.
Boston, Massachusetts

George Parkman House

The former home of a Boston physician whose murder led to a revolution in forensic science.
Bucharest, Romania

Chiajna Monastery

Locals believe this abandoned ruin on the outskirts of Bucharest is haunted.
Particularly terrifying clowns were used throughout the experiment, which is totally normal.
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For the Love of Fear

In a Swedish amusement park, two volunteers faced their greatest fears—for science.
Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023
Bisbee, Arizona

Copper Queen Hotel

This Old West hotel, the longest in continuous operation in the state of Arizona, is claimed to be haunted.
This cobweb encrusted library sits on the second floor of the Southern Gothic Dollhouse, created by and, in a way, inhabited by, artist Lauren Banks.
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Explore the Insidious Secrets of This Haunted Dollhouse

From human-teeth tiles to teeny-tiny taxidermy, this insanely detailed interactive diorama reflects the magic, lore, and history of the Southern Gothic.
Roxanne Hoorn October 31, 2023
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8 Supernatural Spots You Can Only Find in Northern Kentucky

Indulge your proclivity for the paranormal and explore the mystifying side of the Bluegrass State.
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11 Places Where Dolls Are a Frightening Sight

We're not in the toy aisle anymore.
Jonathan Carey October 27, 2023
Our first place winner is Drew Babineau's photograph of a barber chair inside of a cell at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Our Spooky Snaps Photo Contest Winners

A collection of atmospheric images from our readers, to explore if you dare.
Winnie Lee October 27, 2023
Is it a ghost or a gas leak? Scientists are trying new ways to explore what makes a place seem haunted.
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A Haunted Chamber, a Quivering Blade, and Other Spooky Science Experiments

Could infrasound, electromagnetic blips, gas leaks, and mold explain why some places just give us the creeps?
Kate Golembiewski October 26, 2023