Haunted history is something that piques interest in everyone around the spookiest months of the year but sometimes, that history is far more dark and sinister than any we could have expected. Many locations are considered to be 'haunted' due to their unsavory and creepy atmosphere while others are deemed legitimately haunted due to their cruel pasts. It's often believed that the energy of a place will stay with the land and surrounding structures long after humans no longer inhabit a space and for some destinations, this logic appears to ring true.

The US isn't the only country that's home to the wicked tales of the past and in many countries, there are sites that are said to have been so dangerous, even the locals won't walk their grounds. For others, witness accounts and stories of unexplained emotions are enough to keep visitors at bay. And for the very small percentage of people who are scared off by neither, well... have we got some news for you.

With a tragic, and oftentimes violent, history, these places should never be visited alone, and most certainly not at night.

Myrtle's Plantation, US

Said to be the most haunted place in the country, Myrtle's Plantation has been the subject of many a ghost hunter on the lookout for their next apparition or paranormal activity. It's said that this house was built on an Indian burial ground which, as everyone knows, would have already give it a poor start. It's also said that at least ten people were murdered in the home and that there's also a haunted mirror that is supposedly holding the spirits of Sara Woodruff and her children, who once lived in the house. Visitors have also claimed to witness an apparition crawling up the stairs before vanishing at the 17th step, presumed to be none other than William Winter, who was said to have been shot on the front porch of the house.

 The Tolbooth, UK

The Tolbooth has an incredibly tragic history and it's not surprising that many people feel anything but warm and fuzzy upon entering this building. Located in Aberdeen, this was first used as a prison for those caught engaging in the Jacobite revolution during the 1700s. It was then used as a prison with another purpose; holding children who had been kidnapped and would eventually be sold into slavery in the decades following. Visitors have reported anything from the feeling of tightness around their necks to hearing chains rattling not far in the distance.

Bhangarh Fort, India

This fort also goes by another name: Bhoot Bangla or, 'Fort of Ghosts.' The city was abandoned sometime during 1783 and no one is exactly sure why, although there are two theories. The first is that a holy man placed a curse on the city for not listening to his order to avoid building any structures taller than his own home. The second is that a wizard fell in love with the Princess of Bhangarh and when she foiled his plan to make her fall in love with him, too, he put a curse on the entire city. While there might never be an explanation as to why this city was abandoned, it's said that anyone who enters at night won't make it out again.

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The Ancient Ram Inn, UK

The Ancient Ram Inn has a history of terrorizing guests and to this day, people are still trying to witness the violent paranormal phenomena for themselves. Witness accounts include things such as moving furniture and random screams. The owners firmly believe that the inn was built atop a Pagan burial ground which explains the volatile occurrences that happen almost on the regular, and they've also said it's not uncommon to watch guests run out the door after encountering what's believed to be the spirit of a little girl who haunts the place. It's also believed that children might have been part of the sacrificial rituals that the owners believe occurred there, and many have reported hearing children and having experiences of being pushed or touched.

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Penang War Museum, Malaysia

According to HostelworldNational Geographic actually listed this as one of the most haunted places in all of Asia, and with such a heinous backstory, it's easy to see why. Known locally as Ghost Hill, the Penang War Museum was used in the 1930s by the British until it was taken over by the Japanese, who invaded in 1941. The Japanese then used it to keep their enemies prisoner and it's said that any number of torturous things occurred there, leaving a dark stain on both the land's history and the building itself. It's said that a vengeful and cruel Japanese officer now haunts the place, serving as a warning to all those who enter.

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