Don’t Scare Claire

The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings is said to be one of the oldest saloons in Nevada. From deadly poker games and unsolved mysteries, to Hollywood scandals and the ghost stories that STILL scare bar staff and visitors alike; there's a lot going on here. But who is still haunting this Old West saloon? What really happened here to make it so haunted? SOURCES 📚 The Big Book of Nevada Ghost Stories by...

Glamis Castle is often referred to as the most haunted castle in Scotland, but how true is it? With terrifying ghost stories and strange legends of vampires, fairies, monsters, and even a horrifying family secret, this iconic castle is shrouded in mystery. SOURCES 📚 Scottish Ghost Stories by Elliott O’Donnell 📚 A Wee Guide To The Haunted Castles Of Scotland by Martin Coventry 📚 Nights In Haunte...

It's another haunted London story, and this time, we're going underground... to the London Underground! Specifically, the ghost stories and paranormal encounters on the Central Line. Since the 19th Century, the Tube has carried millions beneath London's streets, but some say not all its passengers are alive. From mysterious figures caught on CCTV to chilling tales from station staff, we're getting...

Chillingham Castle is often called the most haunted castle in England, and when you hear about the dark history, and the countless ghost stories, you can start to understand why. With holiday apartments available to rent in the ancient castle, you can also have the chance to spend the night at the site where unspeakable horrors occured against the Scots… And it seems like that energy has more than...

Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most iconic stars in Hollywood history, even decades after her tragic and untimely death. To understand her ghost stories, we need to go on a deep dive into Marilyn Monroe's real life; heartbreak, scandals and secrets included. Why does Marilyn Monroe’s spirit seem to show up everywhere? Is she still searching for the peace she never found in life, or are we just...

The George and Pilgrim’s Hotel is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the ancient town of Glastonbury. With a history connected to the famous abbey, and tales of a forbidden love, it’s not hard to see why guests commonly report ghostly activity after they’ve gone to bed for the night… SOURCES 📚 Local Ghost Stories by Margaret Royal & Ian Girvan 📚 Haunted Pub Guide by Guy Lyon Pla...

The Sunderland Empire Theatre is famous for being the temporary home of some of the biggest shows in theatre over the years. But, over the last century, the Sunderland Empire has also gained another reputation… of being one of the most haunted theatres in the UK. SOURCES 📚 Supernatural North by Darren W. Ritson 📚 Ghostly Tyne and Wear by Rob Kirkup 📚 Haunted Liverpool 24 by Tom Sleman 💻 https:...

The former RAF Montrose is now the Montrose Air Station Museum, displaying aircraft and artefacts from the site’s military history. But if the ghost stories are to be believed, there could be more than just echoes of the airfield’s past lingering behind… SOURCES 📚 Ghosts In The Air: True Stories Of Aerial Hauntings by Martin Caidin 📚 Peter Underwood’s Guide To Ghosts & Haunted Places by Pete...

Windsor Castle is said to be home to multiple royal ghosts, but they’re not the only ones haunting the ancient hallways. From phantom guards to potentially a Horned God, there seems to be more than just the royals hanging around here. SOURCES 📚 The Little Book of Berkshire by Stuart Hylton 📚 Haunted Castles of Britain & Ireland by Richard Jones 📚 Haunted Royal Homes by Joan Forman 📚 Haunte...

Windsor Castle has almost 1,000 years of history, and has seen countless kings and queens throughout its lifetime. Surely, it would make sense why a few of those seem to have stuck around after they’re long gone? SOURCES 📚 Haunted Castles of Britain & Ireland by Richard Jones 📚 Haunted Royal Homes by Joan Forman 📚 Haunted England by Westwood & Simpson 📚 The A-Z of British Ghosts by Pet...

In Part 4 of my Haunted Disneyland series, we’re taking a look at Frontierland, and all the strange goings-on that have been reported there… IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e924-Ura8qc&t=1189s&ab_channel=Don%27tScareClaire Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXmSRsseFvk&t=266s&ab_channel=Don%27tScareClaire Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Roland Doe was a normal 13-year-old boy, until January 1949. Then, he became the centre of an alleged demonic possession, and endured weeks of exorcisms to free him from the demon. His case was so shocking, that it inspired William Peter Blatty to write his novel, The Exorcist, which went on to become the blockbuster movie. But how much of Regan’s ordeal did Roland Doe (now known as Ronald Hunkele...

The Exorcist is an iconic horror movie, which redefined the genre when it burst onto the scene in 1974. But it’s infamous not only for making audiences around the world faint and vomit. With all the strange goings-on during production, some are convinced that The Exorcist is subject to something more paranormal. A curse. One which may have killed as many as seven people. SOURCES 📚 Castle of Frank...

H.M Oxford Prison shut in 1996, closing a chapter in the castle’s history which had lasted for almost a thousand years. Now part of the prison has been turned into Malmaison Oxford, a boutique hotel, should it come as any surprise that guests are reporting strange paranormal activity in the converted prison cell bedrooms? SOURCES 📚 Hotel Lobbies and Lounges: The Architecture of Professional Hospi...

The Hands Resist Him painting is an infamous painting in the paranormal world, with many people claiming that the artwork is haunted. But with rumours of a deadly curse also surrounding the infamous painting, does the backstory give us any clues as to how much of this is true? Check out Beardo Gets Scared’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKgpinitMLo&ab_channel=BeardoGetsScared SOU...

Aston Hall in Birmingham is a stately home with a dark past. Rumours about the former owner and man responsible for its construction, Sir Thomas Holte, tell of a mean-spirited man who used violence and terror to keep his staff members in line, with possibly deadly consequences… So it’s no surprise that Aston Hall is now said to be haunted by multiple ghosts from the time of Sir Thomas Holte. SOURC...

John Wayne was an icon during the Golden Age of Hollywood, but it seems that perhaps even after death, he’s still making his presence known… SOURCES 📚 The Ghostly Register by Arthur Myers 📚 Peter Underwood’s Guide To Ghosts And Haunted Places by Peter Underwood 📚 Best Tales Of Texas Ghosts by Docia Schultz Williams 💻 https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/remember-the-haunted-alamo.html...

In Part 2 of this haunted Royal Family series, we’re getting into more connections that the Royal Family has with the paranormal! We’re chatting about séances, bad omens, questionable witness statements, and a possible involvement in a super-secret government UFO program? SOURCES 📚 Sounds From Another Room, by Sir Peter Horsley 📚 Whisperers: The Secret History Of The Spirit World by J. H. Brenna...

It’s no secret that the royal family live in some pretty impressive historical homes. But if the stories are to be believed, they may have been witnesses to some strange ghostly activity over the years. SOURCES 📚 Whisperers: The Secret History Of The Spirit World by J. H. Brennan 📚 Spare by Prince Harry 📚 The King Of UFOs: Royal UFO Secrets Revealed by Mark Christopher Lee 📚 Haunted Royal Home...

The Dipping Bridge in Merthyr Mawr, South Wales is home to the local folklore legend of Cap Coch, who allegedly murdered countless travellers as they saught sanctuary at his inn. But did it actually happen? And are the entities reported around the New Inn bridge really the ghosts of Cap Coch and his victims? SOURCES 📚 The Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast by Alun Morgan 📚 Legends &amp...

The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas is an iconic structure, but it’s also got a bit of a reputation… for being haunted, yes, but also — cursed. Where have the stories of this curse come from? Who is haunting this Las Vegas pyramid hotel? And how much of it should we believe? SOURCES 📚 The Haunting of Las Vegas by Janice Oberding 💻 https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/sep/26/woman-commits-suicide-inside-lu...

The Atuk movie has gone down in Hollywood history, notorious for being connected to a string of tragic deaths — yet the film didn’t even make it through production. But is there such a thing as the curse of the Atuk movie, or is there something else going on here? ⚠️ Naturally, this one is quite dark, there is a lot of talk about death, and there are also conversations around drug use and suicide,...

Berry Pomeroy Castle is alleged to be one of the most haunted castles in Devon, with numerous ghosts said to haunt the 15th-century castle ruins. There are some dubious origins to some of the most famous ghost stories at the castle, but that hasn’t stopped some people from being convinced that they have witnessed paranormal activity during their visit… With others claiming their paranormal experie...

Bramshill House is one of many homes across the country that claim to be the origin of the classic Christmas ghost story, the Mistletoe Bough (also known as the Mistletoe Bride). But aside from this claim to fame, the stately mansion is said to be home to up to 14 other ghosts anyway… SOURCES 📚 Ghosts of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight by Peter Underwood 📚 Paranormal Hampshire by David Scanlan...

The Grenadier pub in London is infamous as one of the most haunted pubs in the city, with one specific ghost, known as Cedric, held responsible for all of the strange goings-on. What do we know about Cedric? What paranormal activity is he to blame for? And is he the only one lurking in The Grenadier? SOURCES 📚 Haunted West End by Gilly Pickup 📚 Gazetteer of British Ghosts by Adam Underwood 📚 Th...