The spooky season is upon us, so what better time to get into some scary stories than today? The benefits of engaging with spooky content abound: cultural enrichment, brain stimulation, and you can even burn a few calories while being scared!
Indeed, research has shown that doing scary activities, like watching a horror movie, can help us lose a pound or two. In 2012, researchers at the University of Westminster found that a 90-minute horror movie can help us burn up to 113 calories, just as a half-hour walk would do.
If you’re in the mood for some thrilling spooks, these might help you burn some calories too! Bored Panda has rounded up some crazy photographs from the “Horror Stories USA” Instagram page, including fan-submitted paranormal sightings, ghost stories, and just generally creepy occurrences. Whether or not you believe that something or someone is out there, we think you’ll be able to enjoy these chilling tales nonetheless.
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#1

The owner of the photo said that he was just doing some remodeling work in the house when his dog started acting really spooked. The dog froze and kept staring at the work bench area for no reason. He snapped a quick picture of the room and when he looked at his screen he saw this huge white mist floating right above the saw. He swears no one was smoking in the house and the saw was turned off so there was zero sawdust in the air. You can even see how the mist seems to trail right past where the dog is looking. What do you guys think caught the dog's attention here? Let me know if you think this is a spirit passing through or just some weird camera glare.
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#2

The person who shared this photo said, "We took this at a McDonald's and totally thought our daughter was playing by herself. We didn't even notice the face on the left when we snapped the picture. We only caught it later when we were looking back at the photos. When we asked our daughter who was standing right next to her, she just said, 'That is my imaginary friend, Beto.'".
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#3

The owner of this photo said this picture was taken decades ago in their family home and nobody had any idea what was lurking in the room with them. The young woman sitting down thought she was just posing for a simple picture. It was a quiet evening and they were completely alone. But when they finally got the film developed, that tall dark figure standing right behind her showed up out of nowhere.
Folks around here always share stories about restless spirits and old houses holding onto things that should have crossed over. Our elders tell us to be careful about the energy we invite into our homes because some shadows like to attach themselves to the living. If you look closely at the pale face and hollow eyes on that thing draped in black, it does not look human. It looks ancient and heavy.
The family swore up and down there was absolutely no one else in that house. So what exactly is breathing down her neck? Have you ever caught something this clear on an old camera?
Folks around here always share stories about restless spirits and old houses holding onto things that should have crossed over. Our elders tell us to be careful about the energy we invite into our homes because some shadows like to attach themselves to the living. If you look closely at the pale face and hollow eyes on that thing draped in black, it does not look human. It looks ancient and heavy.
The family swore up and down there was absolutely no one else in that house. So what exactly is breathing down her neck? Have you ever caught something this clear on an old camera?
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#4

The owner of this photo said they were just taking some normal pictures outside with friends and there was absolutely nobody standing behind them. When they checked the photos the next morning they saw this terrifying face lurking right over their shoulders. If you look closely between the two girls you can clearly see what looks like a screaming spirit or demon hiding in the dark. The zoomed in part makes it look even worse with those creepy eyes and open mouth. They swear the yard was completely empty when they snapped this. What do you guys think this is? Did they catch a real ghost on camera or is it just a weird glitch? Let me know what you see.
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#5

Strange Woman Caught On My Game Camera In My Yard. I Live Out In The Woods At The Top Of A Hill. I Should Mention The Ashes Of The Lady Who Lived Here Before Me Were Spread On The Property.
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#6

The owner of this photo said they work in IT and were just taking a quick picture of this location to send to their manager. They swear they were completely alone while doing their job. They didn't even notice anything strange with their own eyes while standing in that room. It was only when they went to text the photo that they spotted the massive dark figure standing in the doorway on the far left. As soon as they saw it they ran out of the building as fast as they could. Take a close look at the dark doorway on the left side. What do you guys think this is? Is it a real shadow figure caught on camera or just a trick of the light playing tricks on us? Let me know what you see because this one is super creepy.
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#7

The owner of this photo said they were just chilling in the backyard while the three kids climbed up on the patio table to peek over the white fence into the dark. It was pitch black out there and nobody saw anything strange when the flash went off. It was only when they looked back at the picture later that they noticed a creepy pale face with glowing eyes staring right back at their little ones. Look closely right where the red arrow is pointing. That is straight up terrifying and pure nightmare fuel. What do you guys think is actually lurking out there in the woods. Is it a ghost or something else entirely. Let me know your thoughts below.
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#8

The owner of this photo said they uncovered it hidden away in a locked chest belonging to their great grandfather. He was supposedly a local minister who secretly attended underground seances in the early nineteen twenties. Just look at the center of that table. They claim that glowing apparition completely materialized out of thin air while the group was trying to contact a relative who passed away. You can even see the thick mist pouring down over the edges of the cloth. The expressions on the faces of the people sitting in that circle give me absolute chills. Some folks say vintage spirit photography like this is just a clever camera trick but this one feels genuinely unsettling. What do you all think is happening here? Are we looking at a real paranormal manifestation or just a really good vintage hoax? Drop your thoughts below.
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#9

What is creeping into the frame on the bottom right of this family picture?
The owner of the photo said that they just wanted a sweet memory of the new baby resting in the living room. Nobody else was standing there when the flash went off. But when the film came back from being developed, this massive glowing shape was practically reaching out right next to them. Some folks think it is a guardian angel or a passed relative coming to check on the newborn. Others say it looks like a classic spirit manifestation walking right past the camera lens.
The owner of the photo said that they just wanted a sweet memory of the new baby resting in the living room. Nobody else was standing there when the flash went off. But when the film came back from being developed, this massive glowing shape was practically reaching out right next to them. Some folks think it is a guardian angel or a passed relative coming to check on the newborn. Others say it looks like a classic spirit manifestation walking right past the camera lens.
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#10

The owner of this photo said they were just taking a normal picture during a family hangout but when they looked at it later they completely froze. Look right where the red arrow is pointing. There is a very clear face peering out from behind the guy in the middle. The wildest part is they claim that is their grandmother who passed away years ago. They put a picture of her in the bottom corner so people could see the resemblance. You can totally see the same facial features and hair. What do you guys think about this. Is it a real spirit visiting her family or just some weird reflection playing tricks on the camera. Let me know your thoughts down below.
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#ParanormalActivity #GhostSightings #CaughtOnCamera #RealGhosts #SpiritWorld.
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#11

The owner of the photo said that they were just kicking it at a weekend party and snapping some regular pics with friends. But when they checked their phone the next morning they got absolute chills. Look closely at the red circle and that arm holding the red cup. Both guys standing there have their arms accounted for and the person taking the picture was holding the camera. So whose arm is reaching across? The owner asked everyone who was there and nobody remembers a third person standing right in front of them holding a drink like that. It just appears out of nowhere. Honestly this one gives me the creeps and the more you look at it the weirder the perspective gets. What do y'all think we are looking at here?
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#12

The owner of this photo said they were just hanging out having a few drinks and nobody in their group was smoking at all. The room was pretty dark but when the camera flashed it caught this crazy bright mist swirling right next to her. If you look at the thickest part of the smoke on the right it almost forms the shape of a person standing right over that wooden chair. People submit a lot of strange camera glitches to us but this one has such a weird energy to it. Do you guys think this is a real spirit manifesting in the room or just a trick of the light? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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#13

The owner of this photo said this. My sister keeps losing her ring in the outside world only for it to find its way back to her room weeks later. She received it years ago at a gathering from a woman who walked a different path. The first time it vanished at school it waited weeks before appearing on her nightstand. It slipped away again a few months ago and was found resting on her bedroom floor. Just weeks ago she left it behind in a changing room and forgot about it. She returned but it was gone. She searched her pockets and asked her companions but it had vanished entirely. This morning while moving garments left untouched for over a year she found the ring waiting beneath them. The silver shows a winding shape. I learned this is a triskele representing the endless cycle of life and infinite motion. The stories say this shape brings protection and that an object returning time and again is bound to a person and their home. We do not usually follow these beliefs but we cannot explain this. We spoke of leaving it behind on purpose to see if it returns to her room. We only wonder if testing this energy would bring unexpected consequences.
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#14

The owner of the photo said that they were just trying to snap a quick picture of their dog relaxing on the bed. They noticed the pup was acting a bit spooked, staring hard past the camera and not paying attention to anything else. When they went back to look at the photo later on, their blood ran cold. Look closely at the area boxed in red. They swore up and down they were completely alone in the house that night, but you can clearly see what looks like a pale face peeking out from the doorway in the background. Folks always say animals can sense things crossing over from the other side before we ever notice them. What do y'all make of this? Just a weird shadow playing tricks or something truly unexplainable? Tell me what you see down in the comments.
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#15

The owner of this photo said they went to Waverly Hills Sanatorium for a ghost hunt this July. They mentioned this is one of the photos they got and all they tweaked was the saturation and reduced the shadows from the original shot. Take a good look at that open doorway on the right side of the hall. There is a massive shadow figure just standing there watching them. Waverly Hills is notorious for these kinds of encounters but catching a silhouette this solid is wild. Let me know what you all think about this catch in the comments.
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#16

the owner of the photo said this, 'I was just taking a quick picture of my friend in the rain, and we didn't see anything at the time. It wasn't until later when we were looking through the pictures that I noticed that weird thing floating on the right side. It looks totally spooky and I have no idea what it is. It honestly gives me the creeps.'
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#17

The owner of this photo said they were just taking a regular picture of their kid hanging out in the kitchen. When they finally got the film developed they noticed this bizarre white mist floating right there next to the counter and the chair. They swear nobody was smoking and there was no fog or anything weird in the room at the time. If you look closely at the strange white shape it almost looks like a spirit trying to manifest right in front of the camera. Let me know what you guys think down in the comments. Is this just a weird camera glitch or did they catch a real apparition on film?
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#18

Here is what the owner of the photo said... So, me and some buddies went ghost hunting at the local cemetery years ago when we were in high school, probably around 2008 or 2009. I remember snapping this picture on my old camera and immediately freaking out when I looked at it on the screen. I just found this old photo again and decided I should post it here. What do you all think is in this picture?
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#19

The owner of this photo said this is the best ghost picture they have ever seen in their life. If you look closely over the girls shoulder into the reflection of the glass cabinet behind her, you can clearly see a creepy pale face staring right back at the camera. It totally gives me the creeps and I honestly cannot stop staring at it. Do you guys think this is a real spirit caught on camera or just a really weird trick of the light playing with our eyes?
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#20

Did you ever look closely into the dark shadows of an old house and realize something was looking right back at you?
The owner of the photo said that the entire second floor of this haunted house was completely empty when the camera flashed. Nobody was supposed to be up there. But once the film was developed in the darkroom, this little boy appeared out of nowhere, peeking around the staircase railing with solid white glowing eyes. This quickly became one of the most famous ghost pictures ever taken. Take a good look at the direct comparison in image.png where folks match the spirit face to the living portrait of young John DeFeo. The facial structure and the hair match up in a way that is incredibly hard to ignore. It really makes you stop and wonder what kind of restless energy stays behind when a terrible tragedy happens.
The owner of the photo said that the entire second floor of this haunted house was completely empty when the camera flashed. Nobody was supposed to be up there. But once the film was developed in the darkroom, this little boy appeared out of nowhere, peeking around the staircase railing with solid white glowing eyes. This quickly became one of the most famous ghost pictures ever taken. Take a good look at the direct comparison in image.png where folks match the spirit face to the living portrait of young John DeFeo. The facial structure and the hair match up in a way that is incredibly hard to ignore. It really makes you stop and wonder what kind of restless energy stays behind when a terrible tragedy happens.
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