Ghosts, goblins, freaks and frights—spooky season is officially here! And what would Halloween be without a few scary stories? In true Shaka Guide fashion, we've got spine-tingling chronicles to share, and we want YOU to vote for your favorite. Which story gives you the shivers? Read on...if you dare. 

1. The House Where Salem’s Spirits Still Linger

The Witch House, Salem, MA

Witch Trial Judge Jonathan Corwin—the man who questioned and condemned the accused—lived here, at the Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts. Step inside today and you’ll find creaking floors, dim rooms, and the weight of history. Some even say the whispers of those who never found justice still linger in the shadows.

2. A Valley Home to Hawaii's Night Marchers

Waipi'o Valley, Big Island, HI

Waipi'o Valley is said to be a pathway for the Night Marchers, ghostly warriors who appear in torchlit processions under the moon. Locals say if you hear distant drums here at night, don’t look — and never stand in their path. This isn't the only spot where Night Marchers are said to roam. They also frequent spots like Mackenzie State Park on the Big Island and the Pali Lookout on Oahu, just to name a few. 

3. The Ghost Who Never Left Gettysburg

Jennie Wade House Museum, Gettysburg, PA

20-year-old Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. The home where she died is preserved as the Jennie Wade House Museum, and it’s possible that Jennie’s spirit never left. Visitors and guides tell of doors opening on their own, and even the scent of Jennie’s fresh bread drifting through empty rooms.

4. Whispers of the Founding Spirits

Granary Burying Ground, Boston Freedom Trail, MA

Granary Burying Ground is the final resting place of patriots like Paul Revere, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams. Some visitors claim to see ghostly figures in colonial dress or hear disembodied voices at dusk. Could it be the restless Revolutionaries who refuse to be silenced?

5. The Headless Bride who Haunts the Halls

Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Guests and staff at the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park tell tales about the Headless Bride, a spirit said to roam the upper floors in a white gown, carrying her own head in her hands.