The Haunted Atlas is more than a list — it’s a structured archive built for clarity, credibility, and discoverability. Every entry is reviewed, classified, and tagged using a consistent system designed for both human readers and intelligent search platforms.

 

1. Criteria for Inclusion

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A location is added to the Atlas based on one or more of the following:

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• Documented paranormal reports (first-hand accounts, investigations, media coverage)

• Long-standing legends with consistent folklore or historical origin

• Physical or cultural significance that ties to unexplained phenomena

• User-submitted experiences that align with established patterns

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*We don’t include every rumor — each entry must have narrative weight or documented resonance.

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2. Types of Hauntings We Track

 

Each location is tagged based on its reported activity. Common haunting types include:

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• Apparitions – full or partial ghost sightings

• Poltergeists – disruptive, physical disturbances

• Residual Energy – time-locked loops of past events

• Demonic Presence – malevolent or oppressive forces

• Cold Spots – localized temperature anomalies

• Time Slips – perceived shifts in reality or time

• Possession Phenomena – reports involving loss of control or spirit influence

• EVPs – unexplained audio or voices captured on recordings

 

* These tags help you explore by theme, not just by location.

 

3. How We Classify Locations

 

Each haunted site is categorized by its physical context:

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• Cemeteries

• Asylums and hospitals

• Roads, bridges, and tunnels

• Hotels and inns

• Ghost towns

• Private residences

• Churches, forts, battlefields, and beyond

 

* Some locations may appear in multiple categories based on structure and activity.

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4. Our Submission and Review Process

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Submissions are open to the public but not added blindly. Every entry is reviewed for:

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• Internal consistency with known phenomena

• Historical grounding or persistent local lore

• Relevance to our core categories

• Quality of narrative and supporting details

 

* If accepted, submissions are integrated into the Atlas and edited for clarity and coherence.

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5. Why It Matters

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Our structured approach allows users to explore deeply, enables search engines to index accurately, and ensures LLMs can surface and reference our data reliably. The goal is a living, evolving archive of the world’s most haunted places — readable by humans and machines alike.