11 of the World's Most Haunted Malls to Visit (If You Dare)

The majority of the strange occurrences that people may encounter in their life have a plausible explanation. Strange noises in the middle of the night could be the result of aging pipes or snoring neighbors. However, certain stories garner more attention and do pique our curiosity and encourage exploration. It might seem far-fetched, but what would you think if you found a spooky mall directly below your vacation rental? But this actually did happen to one person, who described every aspect of her experience in several recordings that quickly became popular and continue to confound online communities today. In a video that she shared on a well-known platform, Claire claimed that she had discovered an entire deserted shopping mall in the building's basement. To begin with, the building she was staying in wasn't a standalone residence; rather, it was a unit of a bigger Hollywood Beach hotel. According to her own study, it was once a hospital. Online investigators quickly assumed control of the situation and came to the conclusion that the building was probably the Ocean Walk Mall.

According to some tales, strange apparitions are also said to frequent the abandoned mall. Claire just spent a few hours there, so she couldn't attest to its validity, so you might want to skip it. If you don't enjoy getting creeped out while shopping, Cherryvale Mall in Rockford, USA, is the place to go. Even the staff feels occasionally monitored, but not by their supervisors. Most employees at this mall organize merchandise; the issue arises when the mall shuts and when it first opens in the morning. These strange occurrences have left some establishments in a mess, with merchandise scattered all over the place.

Due to the numerous theme parties that are held here throughout the spooky season, Cherryvale Mall turns into a popular destination during Halloween. Just keep in mind not to use the restroom by yourself if you ever wish to visit this mall. Some people have spoken of being trapped in restroom stalls by an eerie force that kept closing the door and keeping them inside. Although I assure you that a frightening toy store is not a movie, as soon as they hear this, someone better begin drafting the script. For this tale, we'll have to travel to Sunnyvale, California, where a Toys R Us store is reported to be frequented by the ghost of a man by the name of Johnny. Who, in the 1880s, was still searching for Elizabeth, the woman he had been in love with while they were both still alive. She didn't want anything to do with Johnny and had other plans for marriage. He may have been a good man, but according to legend, he had once been afflicted by an illness that left him permanently scarred. Johnny lost his life in a fit of rage, but it appears that his strategy for luring the girl of his dreams did not. Like in other spooky locations, items simply fall off of all the store's shelves, and footsteps are frequently heard. Neither is Diamond Center in Anchorage, USA, a quiet place. This one is a little classier and isn't known for making strange noises at random. People frequently hear music as a result. When you visit this mall, don't be startled if you start hearing drums or flutes at random.

According to local lore, the Diamond Center was built on top of an old cemetery. It seems sense that, in addition to the noise, strange things started to be heard and seen here. Visitors have mentioned seeing people walking around dressed in antique attire and even animal spirits. Yes, you might want to forgo it if all you need to do is go to Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, for some groceries. People frequently see a young person dressed in what appears to be from the 1930s; the more daring visitors have even tried to speak to him to determine whether or not he was real. But as soon as the man is identified, he flees. You would assume it's a joke, but many who have seen him say he appeared transparent and seemed to walk on air. For an extra thrill, you might want to walk to the escalators, where many claim to have seen him frequently on his way to Singapore.

Let's visit the Plaza Singapura, which is close to the renowned Orchard Road. Unusual youngster reportedly frequents this mall. However, this time it's a female instead of the man she usually sees by the seventh-floor restrooms. She has, however, also been seen pacing the movie theater. I definitely wouldn't want to watch a scary movie there. According to legend, this commercial center's grounds once housed a medical facility. The girl might or might not be related to the former patients who received treatment there. The same-named mall in Mount Pocono, USA, has amassed an odd assortment of otherworldly Spirits through time, and it really does make a lot of sense there. However, the most well-known of them all is a white-clad woman who occasionally wanders around the area. Unexpectedly, this one is less timid than previous apparitions seen in other malls. This strange lady is also known to like feminine things and calls out to employees by name which he occasionally removes from the shelf.

Egypt may be the country where the well-known pyramids are located, but you can also go there to see the exhausting Building in Cairo. Formerly home to one of the most opulent department shops in the nation, this structure now appears deserted. There is one area in the building, however, that no one dared enter: the attic. There are many legends surrounding what might have happened in that attic, some more horrifying than others, but the majority of them claim that many people lost their lives there. There must be some truth to these Legends because no one wants to access the attic of the tired structure, which is still chained up and secured. Don't you suppose the strange black-clad woman who was spotted there on numerous occasions and by various people is what made the Silver Burn Shopping Center in Glasgow, Scotland, famous? You might be wondering, "What's so strange about a woman in black going to the mall?," and the answer is nothing—except that she wasn't walking.

She was levitating and people started noticing her so frequently that the mall's owners had to call in assistance from specialists. After spending a lot of time in the region, investigators came to the conclusion that the woman may have been affected when the mall was first built. Tourists claim that in addition to having fine seafood and excellent coffee, this area is also home to strange apparitions. I'm referring to Pike Place Market in Seattle, where throughout the years a local newspaper has published some strange encounters. Frank, an elderly man, will be the first. People frequently see him pacing the streets and he also introduces himself as Frank. You can come across more spirits with names there besides. In addition to these sporadic characters, there are also Princess Angeline or Madame Nora. However, people recall certain other strange occurrences that don't actually happen, such mirrors shattering for no apparent cause or an odd Force tugging and pushing people.

A bookstore that sells rare and out-of-print books is called Browse a While Books in tip City, Ohio. Nothing out of the ordinary thus far, but for the fact that this lovely shopping area also serves as the home to up to 13 unique Spirits. Some of them occasionally push books off the shelves. Others appear to chat or use the stairs while going unnoticed. It has also been said that some of these Spirits communicate with humans. One individual remembered being scratched by an unidentified force. Another asserted that an unknown power had entirely seized control of them. He passed out while perusing the Sci-Fi section of the store before coming to shortly after. He has no recollection of what occurred and no explanation for this incident to this day.