The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is one of the most haunted cities in America - if not the entire world. The Big Easy, as it is sometimes called, has been the setting for many novels and films - including such scary movies as Interview With the Vampire and The Skeleton Key.
But the horror fiction isn't the scary thing about this city - the true stories are what fascinate visitors and residents alike! New Orleans has no shortage of actual, real-life ghost stories - and an extremely rich haunted history. The ghosts that possess the homes and streets of the Crescent City are innumerable, and there aren't enough hours to tell all the tales.
However, we've selected some of the very best New Orleans ghost stories ever penned. These classic stories are some of the scariest and most spine-chilling you will ever read. Enjoy them - and live within New Orleans' haunted past for at least a few moments.