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RETRO FIND: The secret to telling truly scary stories on Halloween

This teacher, author and paranormal investigator shared her tips for crafting the creepiest ghost stories in 1995.

RETRO FIND: The secret to telling truly scary stories on Halloween

This teacher, author and paranormal investigator shared her tips for crafting the creepiest ghost stories in 1995.

It was Halloween and the darkness was so thick that nothing could stir in it. The moon moved slowly out from behind *** cloud and glared at the earth like *** cold evil eye. Scary stories are Roberta Brown's life. She entertained herself with creepy tales as *** child near Appalachia. My parents always told me scary stories and I loved it. Her spookiest ones were relayed today to her sixth grade class at Southern middle school. Her formula for fear, the more familiar, the better if they hear my story lockers, which is about this school, an intruder and *** ghost, they get scared because they're gonna have to walk down that hall, go into that locker room and be near those lockers. My grandma knew there was something different about this house because every time my grandpa was in town, she and it rained. She heard *** baby crying coming out of the cell before they were released from the darkened classroom. The kids themselves had to tell *** terrifying tale. *** strange voice on the phone said I'm coming. I'll be there in *** second. This lesson taught the kids how hard it is to write and tell the perfect story. Now they really appreciate their teacher and author of two creepy and ghoulish books. She looked up to see two dark figures looming over her. Another cry filled the night. This time it was Hers Brown has experienced the paranormal and supernatural throughout her entire life and she does believe in ghosts. In fact, she wouldn't be surprised if one of her stories becomes nonfiction. Kyle Dyer 32 for you.
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RETRO FIND: The secret to telling truly scary stories on Halloween

This teacher, author and paranormal investigator shared her tips for crafting the creepiest ghost stories in 1995.

It’s almost Halloween, which means you should be preparing your best scary stories. “It was a dark and eerie night” is a pretty cliche way to start, but this video will help take your ghost stories to the next level.Roberta Simpson Brown, a teacher, author and paranormal investigator, knows a thing or two about scaring people. She spent a day helping her students write their own spine-chilling and creepy stories in 1995.Watch the video to learn how to make your own tales that much more terrifying.If you enjoyed the video, here are a few other blasts from the past sure to thrill and delight.RETRO FIND: 'Holy grail of haunted houses' was once a hospital where thousands diedThe Waverly Hills Sanitorium, once an important medical center, is now considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in America! Watch the video to find out more.RETRO FIND: Adorable kid can’t decide what costume to wear for HalloweenThis video follows one adorable kid around the store as he searches for the perfect costume in 1990. He knows exactly which one he wants — all of them! Watch to see which costume he finally lands on. The truth is out there: Man recorded encounter with ‘UFO’ in 1996People’s interest in UFOs and mysterious phenomena is strong. These three retro stories take a look at unexplained events and what they might have been.

It’s almost Halloween, which means you should be preparing your best scary stories. “It was a dark and eerie night” is a pretty cliche way to start, but this video will help take your ghost stories to the next level.

Roberta Simpson Brown, a teacher, author and paranormal investigator, knows a thing or two about scaring people. She spent a day helping her students write their own spine-chilling and creepy stories in 1995.

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Watch the video to learn how to make your own tales that much more terrifying.

If you enjoyed the video, here are a few other blasts from the past sure to thrill and delight.

RETRO FIND: 'Holy grail of haunted houses' was once a hospital where thousands died

The Waverly Hills Sanitorium, once an important medical center, is now considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in America! Watch the video to find out more.

RETRO FIND: Adorable kid can’t decide what costume to wear for Halloween

This video follows one adorable kid around the store as he searches for the perfect costume in 1990. He knows exactly which one he wants — all of them! Watch to see which costume he finally lands on.

The truth is out there: Man recorded encounter with ‘UFO’ in 1996

People’s interest in UFOs and mysterious phenomena is strong. These three retro stories take a look at unexplained events and what they might have been.