Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast
Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast

Author: Amberrose Hammond

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009-08-31

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1614234116

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Stories and photos that bring the spooky history of Western Michigan to life . . . Western Michigan is home to some of the state’s most picturesque places—and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher Amberrose Hammond exposes the mysterious and spirit-ridden world of many beloved Michigan destinations as she skillfully weaves narratives of a world unseen by most. From the lingering spirit forever working in the Grand Theatre and the band of melon-headed children prowling the Saugatuck Dunes State Park to the lights of the Lake Forest Cemetery staircase waiting to reveal one’s place in the afterlife, these tales are sure to give pause to anyone daring enough to experience these hauntingly beautiful spots . . . after dark.

Ghosts of Grand Rapids
Ghosts of Grand Rapids

Author: Nicole Bray

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1625846746

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“Grand Rapids’ sinister and spooky past is illuminated . . . examines local hauntings and reveals the truth behind some long told urban legends” (The Collegiate). Come nose around in the creepier corners of the Grand Rapids of yesteryear. Discover why Hell’s Bridge persists as such an oft-told urban legend and what horrific history earned Heritage Hill the title of Michigan’s most haunted neighborhood. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Phillips Mansion, Holmdene Manor, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway Grand. Read the true stories behind the Michigan Bell Building and the Ada Witch Legend. Nicole Bray, Robert Du Shane and Julie Rathsack illuminate the shadows of local sites you thought you knew. Includes photos!

Ghosts of America - Michigan
Ghosts of America - Michigan

Author: Nina Lautner

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-04-15

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781532767883

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These are true ghost stories told by people from Michigan. These ghost stories from places like Detroit, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Flint, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Monroe, Muskegon have been featured in our first 11 books and include: - ''... The son said ''mom, we have to tell them. '' The mom said, ''Hush!'' As the son was leaving, his last words to us were ''she always comes back. ...'' - ''... When he left she got herself off the floor and took the money out of a hidden space in the floor and crawled ...'' - ''... Again she was standing on the left side of my bed near my feet. She was not really hostile in expression, but certainly not friendly ...'' - ''... When I looked back at them, I noticed that they no longer had legs and were pretty much turning into a mist. ...'' - ''... I asked her what she was looking at, and she pointed in the kitchen and said ''her. '' I said ''her who'' because ...'' The stories in this book is a small selection of all the stories on our site ghostsofameica.com

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast
Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast

Author: Amberrose Hammond

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009-08-31

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1614234116

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Stories and photos that bring the spooky history of Western Michigan to life . . . Western Michigan is home to some of the state’s most picturesque places—and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher Amberrose Hammond exposes the mysterious and spirit-ridden world of many beloved Michigan destinations as she skillfully weaves narratives of a world unseen by most. From the lingering spirit forever working in the Grand Theatre and the band of melon-headed children prowling the Saugatuck Dunes State Park to the lights of the Lake Forest Cemetery staircase waiting to reveal one’s place in the afterlife, these tales are sure to give pause to anyone daring enough to experience these hauntingly beautiful spots . . . after dark.

Ghosts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Ghosts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Author: Jennifer Billock

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2013-08-27

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1439665117

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A Michigan writer recounts the chilling tales of the UP’s spectral history. Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula plays host to some of the state's most spine-tingling ghost stories. At Old Victoria, a ghostly apparition continues to rock in her favorite chair. Visitors can still hear the screams of miners trapped and killed in the wreckage of the Mansfield Mine disaster. Trampled to death over false claims of fire, the victims of the Italian Hall Disaster linger on in Calumet. And Mackinac is home to more than one hundred ghosts, making the island one of the state's most haunted places.

Ghosts of America - Michigan 2
Ghosts of America - Michigan 2

Author: Nina Lautner

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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These are true ghost stories told by people from Michigan. These ghost stories have been featured in books 12 through 23 and include: - ''On Christmas Eve one year, we were sitting in the front room listening to music on the stereo. We suddenly heard a child laugh. When we turned our heads, we watched a small cat ball roll all the way across the room. We then saw a dark mist float down the stairs and disappear...'' - ''The home didn't have heat, and there was frost on the glass windows on the enclosed front porch. When I looked out I distinctly saw a handprint melted through the ice from the inside as if someone was looking out. No one else had been on the porch...'' - ''The door handle began to turn rapidly. The door was old and weak, and I could see it ebbing and bowing with each jostle. I screamed at whoever was there to stop. I got the courage and a bat and finally opened the door. There was no one...'' - ''Six months after my father died my mom, sister, and I were sitting in the kitchen. Our front doorbell never worked. My mother said out loud, ''Vince, I wished you fixed the door bell.'' That damn door bell started ringing. Mom laughed. ...'' The stories in this book is a small selection of all the stories on our site ghostsofameica.com

Ghosthunting Michigan
Ghosthunting Michigan

Author: Helen Pattskyn

Publisher: Clerisy Press

Published: 2012-09-11

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1578605148

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As part of the America's Haunted Road Trip series, Ghosthunting Michigan takes readers along on a guided tour of some of the Great Lake State's most haunted historic locations. With a background in library science, author Helen Pattskyn researched each location thoroughly before visiting, digging up clues for the paranormal aspect of each site. Her approach to each site allows readers to decide whether or not the ghost stories are really true. In Ghosthunting Michigan, Pattskyn takes readers along as she explores some of her home state's most haunted locations, starting with a visit to the Whitney in Downtown Detroit. Some of the other sites include Belle Isle, historic Fort Wayne, the Grand Plaza Hotel, Eagle Harbor, the Point Iroquis Lighthouse, and many more.

Haunted Bay City, Michigan
Haunted Bay City, Michigan

Author: Nicole Beauchamp

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2020-09-14

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1439671079

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At the base of the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron lies historic Bay City, a gorgeous town with a dark past. In its early days, a six-block strip known as Hell's Half Mile was an epicenter of debauchery and brutality. This tumultuous history has left a deep paranormal imprint on the area. A sinister Victorian lady terrorizes those who visit the upper level of the Bay City Antiques Center. The ghost of a disfigured little girl roams Sage Library. And the former caretaker of the USS Edson lovingly tends the ship after death as he did in life. Local author and paranormal investigator Nicole Beauchamp takes you on a bone-chilling journey through Bay City's most haunted locales.

Ghost Stories of Michigan
Ghost Stories of Michigan

Author: Dan Asfar

Publisher: Ghost House Pub.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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Amid the beauty of Michigan's lakes and forested hills lurk spine-tingling stories of the supernatural. These tales of fright-filled folklore span the length and breadth of the Great Lakes State. Read about the Red Dwarf, a hideous harbinger of doom, who continues to be sighted in Detroit whenever tragedy visits; a cantankerous ghost that hampers renovations of an old farmhouse in Gladwin; and the mysterious growls and barks that haunt Dog Lady Island in east Monroe, where long ago a solitary woman began her legendary metamorphosis into a canine monstrosity.

Ghostly Tales of Michigan
Ghostly Tales of Michigan

Author: Ryan Jacobson

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1647553067

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Read 27 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Michigan. A heroic specter saves a dying man’s life. An April Fool’s joke reveals the presence of a dog-like monster. One place, so haunted that it’s been featured on national television. Michigan is among the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of the Great Lake State! Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson has always held a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writer spent countless hours researching the region in search of the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 27 terrifying tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Michigan is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.