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Haunted Houses In America
Haunted Houses in America
Have you ever passed through a house and heard some loud screams and noticed some unusual moving figure? You must have heard about different kind of stories about the haunted houses in America. If no, then read about some real haunted house stories that are actually real as the stories are told by witness. These stories are about haunted mansions from where people have heard dread sounds and have seen strange visions. If you are planning to visit one of these houses with your friends then get to know the best ways to protect yourself from any kind of danger.
Top 3 Haunted Houses * Winchester Mystery House This house is all about Sarah L. Winchester, who began a big construction project back in 1884. The house


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