The bone-chilling stories behind world-famous haunted houses

Steve Jobs's House - United States - Apple co-founder bought the house in 2000 when it was abandoned. In 2004, the plan was to demolish the house and build a completely new and modern one in its place. However, after a legal battle with local preservationists, the demolition was postponed until 2011—the year in which Jobs died.

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Steve Jobs's House - United States - Since then, it is said that the house is haunted. The property is known as the Jackling House. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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McPike Mansion - United States - Constructed in 1869 by Henry Guest McPike, the mansion is known for being one of the most haunted houses in the US. According to current owners Sharyn and George Luedke, who bought the house in an auction in 1994, the house is haunted by the previous owner. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Chaonei No. 81 - China - This residence was built in 1910 and later abandoned. It is said that the mansion is haunted because the wife of an ex-officer hung herself in the house. Reports indicate that her spirit still wanders through the house. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Edifício Joelma - Brazil - Inaugurated in 1971, the building was constructed in the center of São Paulo. A huge fire later overtook the building in 1974, killing 191 people. Some years later, it was remodeled and transformed into a residential building. However, many residents allege that it is haunted. It is currently used for parking with some residences and offices. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Raynham Hall - England - The Townshend mansion was famous worldwide because of the ghost of "Brown Lady" Dorothy Walpole who is said to have been haunting the house since the 19th century. Many claim that they have seen her ghost appear. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Queen's House - England - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Lady Jane Grey, and Queen Elizabeth I were imprisoned in this house in London.

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Queen's House - England - There are rumors that a dark-shrouded figure is often seen on the Tulip Stairs. Additionally, people have reported seeing the ghost of a woman cleaning the floor and singing.

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Ancient Ram Inn - England - The house was constructed in the 12th century on Pagan territory, where children were habitually sacrificed. It is also said that Devil worship rituals took place in the area.

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Sallie House - United States - This mansion is located in Atchison, Kansas, and is another famous haunted house. People have reported seeing ghosts, flying objects, and hearing strange sounds. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Sallie House - United States - In 1992, the residents of this home, Tony and Debra Pickman, were brutally scratched, burned, and cut. The two told their story on the TV show, 'Sightings.' (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Lawang Sewu House- Indonesia - This mansion located in Central Java is known for being haunted. People have reported seeing ghosts, men without heads wandering through the house, and hearing strange sounds.

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Lawang Sewu House- Indonesia - On a ghost hunter show, a ghost was supposedly caught on camera. Whether it's true or just a rumor, many believe the house to be haunted.

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Lalaurie Mansion - Untied States - Delphine LaLaurie was an American socialite who was supposedly a serial killer. It is said that she helped torture, mutilate, and murder around 96 black slaves. The mansion was the location where these horrible events occurred and is now said to be haunted. The story was also told on the FX show 'American Horror Story.' (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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White House - United States - According to the Washington Post, the residence of American presidents is also a haunted house. According to tradition, some of the inhabitants remained in the house after their death because of an unquenchable thirst for power. The most well-known case is the spirit of Abraham Lincoln who, according to legend, is still in his room.

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Lemp Mansion - United States - This house was the setting for many mysterious tragedies, including the four suicides of Lemp family members after the death of the son Frederick Lemp. It is said that the mansion is haunted by the spirits of the Lemp family. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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Lizzie Borden House - United States - It is believed that Lizzie Borden brutally butchered her parents to death and that the house is now haunted by their spirits. (Photo: CC BY 2.0)

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The bone-chilling stories behind world-famous haunted houses

Legend has it that these places are full of paranormal activity

17/07/18 | StarsInsider

TRAVEL mysteries

The stories behind these supposedly haunted locations are passed down from generation to generation. The houses are said to contain paranormal beings and activity. Learn more about the legends in the gallery.