Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever experienced some ‘thing’ strange and unexplainable?
Welcome to True Ghost Tales – the gathering place for those who feel the pull of the unknown. We invite you to explore our vast collection of reader-submitted stories shared from real experiences.
But we don’t stop there. We add depth and context with carefully crafted articles on all things strange – from ghostly phenomena to the unexplained. We also reimagine classic legends, the stories we’ve all heard growing up.
If you, like us, can’t resist a good ghost story and the mysteries they hold, then welcome home.
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Origins and History of Robert the Doll Robert the Doll, one of the world's most infamous haunted objects, rests in the Key West, Florida museum. Created in the early 1900s by the Steiff Company in Germany, Robert was likely meant…
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The Ghostly Pilgrim’s Path
The Mysterious Path A curious traveler steps into a wild forest. The trees are tall and thick, blocking out the sun. It's always twilight here. The traveler's boots crunch softly on fallen leaves as they walk carefully into this forgotten…
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Skeptical After Car Crash
A Regular Tuesday Turned Upside Down Submitted by JessJourneys – It was just another Tuesday morning. Nothing felt off, just my usual routine—grab coffee, check my phone, then out the door. I was rushing, juggling too much at once. At…
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The Myrtles Plantation Haunting
The Myrtles Plantation: A Haunting Legacy Picture this: You're walking through Louisiana on a warm evening. The air smells of magnolia. Suddenly, there it is – The Myrtles Plantation. Built in 1796, this grand old house is both beautiful and…
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St. Augustine Lighthouse Mystery
Historical Significance In St. Augustine, the lighthouse stands as a living chronicle of the area's past. Built in 1871, it replaced earlier watchtowers dating back to the Spanish colonial era. During the American Civil War, Confederate sympathizers stole its lens,…
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I Survived A Car Crash I Shouldn’t Have
Submitted by Matt As I sat in my car, trying to make sense of what just happened, I felt like I’d been plucked out of time for a second. Just as I was coming to terms with almost getting hit…
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EVP: Voices Beyond Life
Definition and Explanation of EVP Electronic Voice Phenomenon, or EVP, refers to mysterious voices that appear during playback of audio recordings. These sounds aren’t heard while recording; they only emerge during playback. EVP enthusiasts typically use audio recorders, ranging from…
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Top Haunted Lighthouses
Haunted Lighthouses of the East Coast The salty breeze carries whispers of long-lost souls as I approach one of the East Coast's most haunted lighthouses: The St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida. Its black and white spirals twist up into the…