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The ghost stories you will find here are not works of fiction.These are reports of real events. These collections of ghost stories are not an attempt to alter any one's personal belief or convictions.They are meant to provoke some thought into areas that one may not normally have considered.

We will provide evidence, discussions and ghost research. We encourage our readers to provide their opinions and feedback.

Ghosts exist in all cultures and have been noted throughout history. A paranormal encounter is a very moving and profound experience. There are many synonyms in the English language, including spectre, spirit, entity, poltergeist, phantom and many more.

But why does this phenomena exist? There are many theories but no one knows for sure.Some theories include "leftover energy". The deceased persons soul left an imprint on the physical world. Traumatic or violent events often have this effect, and in turn leave a place haunted.

Another theory is that they are disembodied souls that are only detectable by our "sixth sense".They either don't know they are deceased or cannot accept it due to some unfinished business from when they were living. No one knows for sure.

Being haunted is not necessarily permanent. A place that is currently haunted may not always be. Events may occur in the home that may trigger a haunting. Some examples may be death of a loved one, especially soon after passing on. They may come for "visitation" , or to say goodbye. These hauntings do not usually continue for long. Also, events such as a suicide in the home may also trigger this.

We will cover ghosts and hauntings from around the world, including places that one can visit and even spend the night (if you dare), with actual photos and information about the location,its history and how to get there . Some locations may be very famous and popular and others virtually unheard of until now.

We will also cover reviews of books and movies related to this topic, as well as a quote of the day by famous people about death and the unknown.

Let us guide you on a journey. Ghosts and hauntings combine two of my greatest passions in life-history and mystery. If you're up to the challenge, lets discover them and expand your horizons.

We encourage you to leave feedback and submit your short stories of hauntings and the paranormal. The most spine-tingling ghost tale of the month will win a free gift from Historically Haunted. We look forward to hearing from you.

Hauntings at The Olde Angel Inn-Niagara On The Lake, ON Canada

Imagine. A place that time forgot. Where white horse-drawn carriages with coachmen wearing tophats take you on a long forgotten journey. Past churches and homesteads, with candles in their windows. Past battlefields and barracks, graveyards with tombstones that were once used to operate on the wounded, the scars from the hatchets still showing. Couples taking an evening stroll hand in hand along the waterfront.

This is Niagara-on-the-Lake. One of the most haunted locations imaginable. This is a place with so much history, you can sense it in everything you see. The buildings on 224 Regent St. have welcomed guests from the 1700's when The Harmonious Coach House first welcomed its guests.It is now called The Old Angel Inn.

Captain Swayze was a British officer during the War of 1812. Swayze was captured and killed by American soldiers in the basement of the Inn and is said to haunt it ever since. The hauntings can be so strong that some present day guests have not stayed through the night and have checked out early.

Vague apparitions of a nineteenth-century soldier wearing a red uniform and military music from that era have been reported in different rooms of the Inn. On one occasion the staff were having a heated argument in the pub and Swayze showed his displeasure by throwing dishes and cups between them. Some guests have reported hearing the chairs and tables sliding across the pub floors in the wee hours of the morning, long after the staff have left.

We went as a group of four on two seperate occasions and I can tell you there is definitely something paranormal going on there. We did not see Captain Swayze, as much as I would have liked to, but many unexplained events occured.

On our first visit we had gone on a carriage ride in the early evening. We were told that if you hang an American Flag somewhere in your room it will agitate Swayze and definitely stir things up. My brother bought a small flag at a gift shop and put it in the bathroom (a supposidly hot spot for paranormal activites in this room of the inn). When we came back after dark we discovered the trap door to the attic (which was above the flag) had been flipped open. The ceilings are about 9 feet high and none of us could reach it. Coincidence? You decide

On our second visit a few years later, we stayed in the same room. We had gone for breakfast in the pub downstairs. My two brothers had gone up to the room and to their surprise as they approached the room door, they heard music playing. Upon opening the door they discovered the radio was playing. We had not even touched the radio the whole time we were there. How did it turn on by itself.

Later that night we went out for an evening walk. Upon our return to the room we discovered the antique mirror in the bathroom tilted completely. We were there the whole weekend and no vibrations had moved the mirror. We leave for a half hour and discover this. The next morning my brother was lying in bed and the draw string for the blind in front ot his bed started going in circles all by itself. Everyone was asleep and there were no fans or air conditioning on. Then all of a sudden it stopped.

These are just subtle things but every guest has experienced something. One couple were in their room and the old wooden window which was shut suddenly lifted open (upwards, not down). They were completely freaked out.

So there you have it. You be the judge. There are many more stories from the inn, which I may cover another time. Even if you don't experience anything, it is worth the visit. The inn has so much character and ambience, from a bygone era. The pub downstairs has great food and music on weekends. Be sure to ask to see the cellar. This is where Swayze met his end and I don't think he has ever left.

Haunted Artifacts

The spirits of previously owned objects and buildings often become attached to the artifacts. The artifacts in these places are quite often full of spiritual energy from their former owners. They seem to move around on their own, often into different rooms altogether.

One such incidence involves a woman who had a puppet she had inherited from her grandmother. When she awoke in the morning it would not be in its original place.This did not occur with any other items in her house. It seems that this particular puppet had some energy attached to it and her grandmother was quite fond of it. After her death ,could it be that she was still attached to it?

Another case involving an old alarm clock that had been in a house fire where people died . This same clock often starts ticking in the middle of the night even though it does'nt work anymore. There is no logical explanation for this.The alarm clock at the starting of this article is the actual clock. Tick tock, tick tock.

We would like your opinions on this subject. Is this all just one huge coincidence or is there actual spiritual energy attached to these objects. There are many theories and we would like to hear yours. Please let us know it you have experienced anything similar.

Haunted House Tours

Haunted House Tours By Beverly Kane You are bored of taking the conventional vacations. Camping,water-rafting or even dog-sledding in Alaska leave you cold. Itis the right time to take the off beat vacation. Join the many adventurous people who are taking those literally breath-taking vacations – haunted house tours. You have most definitely been exposed to some of the haunted houses, thanks to television,especially around Halloween. But why not try these toursyourself? Imagine living in a haunted house – eating, sleeping and allthe other activities – amidst a spooky environment. But where doyou find haunted houses? Here are the top four places recommended for all those who is itching for a chill down their spines: Perhaps the spookiest of them all is the Burford House B & B intombstone, AZ. This house, built in 1880 and owned by Ruth andRichard Allen have hosted many celebrities, including JohnWayne. Interestingly, many of the guests have never really left the house, which includes one George who shot his fiancé for reasons of infidelity and then committed suicide. Many modern-day visitors have taken pictures of a man donning a cowboy hat who looks out of the window. The orbs and reflections are a boon for the ghost hunters. There are several other ghost inhabitants in this house, but not yet identified with any particular person. Located a few minutes away from the French Quarter and Magazine Street is another famous haunted house – the Castle Inn in New Orleans. Built in 1891, this haunted house is famous for a horse carriage driver who frequents it. He got killed during a fire and keeps on playing some ghostly tricks on residents and guests. He appears translucent, staring at the guests or at times he is heard coughing or whistling. The other ghost is that of a little girl, who met with a tragic end in a pool close by.She still haunts the house as well as the neighborhood. She declares her presence with little noises of trotting about in the hallways or bouncing on the bed. The bed and breakfast arrangement has a large variety of luxurious rooms suitable for extended stay. Then there is this double-storied Romanesque building built in1897 called the Red Garter Bed and Bakery, situated in Williams,AZ. Here the friendly ghosts enjoy being photographed. It is believed that some of the residents of this erstwhile bordello and saloon, never really left the place. Apparently there is this woman with long dark hair who shows up in photos. You can hear footsteps in the hallways and noisy doors which slam in the middle of the night. The rooms of this house are large andcomfortable and the location, very memorable. Built in 1716, the Colonial Inn of Concord, Massachusetts alsooffers a spooky vacation. It has housed many celebrities, one of whom, in room 24, has not yet left. This room was used as an operation theater during the civil war and it could well be that some of those operated upon did not survive and hence theirspirit lives on. Not only is a haunted vacation memorable on its own merits, but also great fun to do research on and find out more about the past historic facts. You can actually relive history in these houses, which has its own charm. In case you would much rather stay away from spooky adventures, there are other haunted housetours available which provide murder mystery nights and otherdramatic outings for the guests. If you don’t really care much about reliving history, a house riddled with an unsolved murder mystery could be your place.Such a house is the Lizzie Borden B & B. along with the ghosts,these houses are wonderful buildings to be admired, with or without your surreal friends. About the Author: Beverly Kane is a staff writer athttp://www.halloween-times.com/ and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, includinghttp://www.theshoppinggazette.com/.