Whispers in the Walls: The Haunting of Oakhaven Manor, Elmwood
Elmwood, a seemingly idyllic town nestled in the heartland, boasts a dark secret whispered only in hushed tones: the chilling tale of Oakhaven Manor. Once the pride of the esteemed Blackwood family, Oakhaven now stands as a decaying testament to tragedy and the lingering presence of the departed. Residents recall a time when laughter echoed through its halls, when lavish parties spilled onto the manicured lawns. But that was before the fire. Before the madness.
The Blackwood patriarch, Elias, a renowned architect, perished in a devastating blaze that engulfed the manor in the summer of 1923. His wife, Eleanor, survived, but emerged from the ashes a broken woman, forever haunted by the specter of her deceased husband and the horrifying memories of that night. Witnesses claimed to see Eleanor pacing the charred ruins, her eyes vacant, muttering incomprehensible phrases about “shadows” and “promises broken.” She was eventually committed to a state asylum, leaving Oakhaven to rot.
The stories began shortly after Eleanor’s departure. Locals reported flickering lights within the boarded-up windows, even with the electricity long disconnected. The mournful cry of a woman, eerily similar to Eleanor’s voice, would often drift from the grounds on moonless nights. Daredevil teenagers, drawn to the manor’s sinister reputation, returned with terrifying tales of icy drafts, disembodied whispers, and fleeting glimpses of a spectral figure resembling Elias Blackwood.
One particularly chilling account comes from a group of high school students who, in the late 1970s, attempted to hold a séance within the manor’s ruined library. According to their testimony, the temperature plummeted drastically, and the flickering candlelight cast elongated, grotesque shadows on the walls. A heavy book, supposedly detailing Elias Blackwood’s architectural designs, flew off a shelf, striking one of the students. Panic ensued, and they fled the manor in terror.
The most compelling evidence of Oakhaven’s haunting, however, resides in the testimonies of the various construction workers hired to demolish or renovate the property over the years. Each attempt was met with inexplicable setbacks and unsettling experiences. Workers reported tools disappearing and reappearing in different locations, equipment malfunctioning without reason, and an overwhelming sense of dread permeating the atmosphere. Many refused to return after experiencing what they described as “being watched” by unseen eyes. One unfortunate worker even claimed to have been physically pushed down a flight of stairs by an unseen force, sustaining serious injuries.
These accounts, coupled with the chilling history of the Blackwood family and the tragic circumstances surrounding Elias’s death, have solidified Oakhaven Manor’s place as Elmwood’s most haunted location. It remains a grim reminder of the town’s past and a chilling testament to the enduring power of grief and tragedy.
The Spectral Hitchhiker of Willow Creek Bridge, Millbrook County
Millbrook County Road 42, a winding stretch of asphalt that cuts through the dense forests bordering Willow Creek, is infamous for a different kind of haunting: the spectral hitchhiker. For decades, drivers have reported encounters with a young woman, clad in a flowing white dress, standing near Willow Creek Bridge, her thumb outstretched in the hopes of catching a ride.
The legend goes that the woman, identified as Sarah Mae Jenkins, was a young bride-to-be tragically killed in a car accident on the bridge in the early 1950s. Her fiancé, driving in inclement weather, lost control of the vehicle, plunging it into the icy waters of Willow Creek. He survived, but Sarah was never found. It is said that her spirit still roams the bridge, forever searching for a ride home, a chance to finally say goodbye.
Countless drivers have reported similar experiences. They describe seeing a young woman, her face obscured by shadows, standing near the bridge’s entrance. When they stop to offer assistance, she either vanishes before they can fully pull over or silently enters the vehicle. According to these accounts, the hitchhiker remains completely silent throughout the ride, emanating an unnerving chill.
One particularly detailed account comes from a truck driver named John, who swore he picked up the spectral hitchhiker in the late 1980s. He claimed the woman sat motionless in the passenger seat, staring straight ahead. As he approached the town of Millbrook, he glanced over to ask her for directions, only to find that she had completely disappeared, leaving behind a lingering scent of wildflowers and an inexplicable cold spot in the seat.
Another compelling narrative involves a young couple who, driving late at night, spotted the hitchhiker standing in the pouring rain. They offered her a ride, and she gratefully accepted. The couple described the woman as pale and withdrawn, refusing to make eye contact. As they approached the Jenkins family farm, located just a few miles from the bridge, the woman reportedly gasped and pointed towards the fields, whispering, “There he is.” The driver slammed on the brakes, but when they turned to look, the woman was gone.
While some dismiss these stories as urban legends fueled by folklore and local superstition, the sheer number of consistent accounts suggests that something truly unusual may be occurring on Willow Creek Bridge. Whether it’s the lingering spirit of a heartbroken bride or a trick of the mind played by the isolation and darkness of the rural road, the legend of the spectral hitchhiker continues to send shivers down the spines of those who dare to traverse Millbrook County Road 42 after dark.
The Shadow Figure of the Old Mill, Ashton Mills
The quaint village of Ashton Mills, known for its picturesque landscapes and historical charm, harbors a more sinister secret within the crumbling walls of the Old Mill. Once a bustling hub of activity, the mill now stands abandoned, its weathered timbers and rusted machinery a silent monument to a bygone era. However, it is not simply the mill’s derelict state that evokes a sense of unease; it is the persistent reports of a dark, shadowy figure lurking within its confines.
Locals whisper tales of a malevolent entity that has haunted the Old Mill since its closure in the 1930s. They claim the figure is tall and gaunt, with piercing red eyes that glow in the darkness. It is said to roam the mill’s upper floors, its presence marked by chilling drafts, unexplained noises, and an overwhelming feeling of dread.
The origins of the shadow figure are shrouded in mystery. Some believe it to be the restless spirit of a former mill owner, driven to madness by financial ruin. Others speculate that it is a demonic entity drawn to the mill’s history of hardship and despair. Regardless of its origin, the shadow figure has become an integral part of Ashton Mills’ local folklore.
Several firsthand accounts contribute to the mill’s haunted reputation. A group of urban explorers, venturing into the abandoned structure in the late 1990s, claimed to have witnessed the shadow figure lurking in the shadows of the third floor. They described the figure as being impossibly tall and thin, its eyes burning with an unholy light. Terrified, they fled the mill, vowing never to return.
A more recent encounter comes from a local historian, Sarah, who was researching the mill’s history for a book. While exploring the mill’s basement, she felt an overwhelming sense of unease and noticed a dark shape shifting in the periphery of her vision. As she turned to investigate, the shadow solidified into a distinct human-like figure, its eyes fixed on her. Paralyzed with fear, Sarah managed to escape the mill, convinced that she had narrowly avoided a terrifying encounter with the entity that haunts its halls.
The Old Mill remains a place of mystery and dread, its secrets guarded by the shadow figure that lurks within its decaying walls. While the truth behind its existence may never be fully revealed, the stories continue to circulate, ensuring that the mill remains a chilling reminder of the darkness that can linger even in the most picturesque of settings. The shadow figure of the Old Mill continues to haunt the imaginations of those who dare to venture near, solidifying its place as a truly terrifying local legend.
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I work alot so I love narratives. Big or small i listen to em all. Got 8 hours to kill lol *well i listen while i work im a janitor *
Thank you for giving us goosebumbs for many years. 🎭
Yes Mr. Nightmare strikes again!
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Mr Nightmare’s videos with 10 minute stories are the best!
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Yesssss, Mr. Nightmare just what I needed!
I’m so glad you’re uploading regularly now. I remember when it would be weeks between uploads
It’s been like this for years tho.
@@DRB-314honestly not really he would post like every other month or so…. just recently he has been very consistent
Same
Well he has a life outside of this as well and things happen
Sometimes months he really putting in work for us
You made me change my whole channel. I wanna do what you do. Much respect
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Been a silent viewer for years. Have always thoroughly enjoyed your content, your voice and your ability to get my HR going after watching these videos!
First episode sounds like kenobels in Pennsylvania. That’s more of a RV park/ campground. Its just so people can hangout while visiting the amusement park. Which is cool better than a hotel.
First story looks a lot like Knoebels Amusement Resort. The roller coaster is the Twister. Such an awesome place!
i was thinking the same, thats the impulse in the back
I commented the same thing and then saw this!
Haha 100%
the nostalgia is strong
I read about that location and there’s campgrounds there
You were the reason I started my own narration channel. Been watching you for years. Much respect man.
Saw a bit of your vids and subscribed instantly ✌️
Just subscribed
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You post these kinds of comments nonstop on Mr Nightmare’s videos. It’s sounding less genuine and more like self advertising.
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The last story was such a plot twist, how the supposed pool house is some drug operating ring or money laundering scheme. Plus with the increase of pay that does give that suspicion
That could be a movie! Really scary story.
fr the moment they mentioned that random pay raise, i knew something shady was up
Hopefully they got caught
@@IsolatedWhispers I knew something was up from the job description alone. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen a lot, but if something seems odd then it’s probably the kind of odd you shouldn’t get involved in.
The way you just told us comment readers who aren’t at the end yet what happens
‘My Dad, who never gave compliments unless someone was bleeding or unconscious.’ LMFAO! My 2 grandads were like that. Thanks so much for the dry delivery of the sentence, too.
I literally got goosebumps listening to that 😭
Stories like these get creepier the more you think about them — especially because they’re based on real events, not fiction.
I don’t know if you believe in the afterlife, but after watching this video, I think I’ll have to sleep with the lights on for a few nights 🕯️😅
I wish I hadn’t listen to all Mrnightmare’s videos. I have heard them all a couple times now. Helps me sleep. I listen to others but no one comes close to Mrnightmare. His voice is so relaxin. By far my favorite YouTuber! This man is the GOAT!
Yup😊
That’s what I’m talking about! Mr nightmare is the goat! The goat! 🫡🫡
Especially his voice in the beginning of his channel, lmao.
Same
You should check out chilling scares. Another amazing scary story tellers. He doesn’t do scary stories anymore tho
Dare i say one of the best Mr. Nightmare videos recently?
Story 3 was goated.
Third story is CRAZY. 30 per hour for a lifeguard at a hotel pool, they can’t speak Spanish, and they even tested the poster to see if they were lying?! That’s a whole red flag navy right there.
but moneys money
@@maxwellbritton-vr9ns I’ll watch the Unsolved Mysteries instead 😀
I’d join
Obviously
I’d take the job without a second thought. Good money, hardly any real work and easy hours? Beats me what they’re doing lol I just want that bread
I love to watch these late at night it’s oddly comforting. I sent in a story awhile back it involves ghost hunting and being followed, let me know what you think♥️
Yup
They should make a film about story 3 in fact it sounds like one that’s already been made
What’s it called
3rd story is fucking insane holy shit
That last story is insane, it would be interesting to make a video-topic about “normal looking jobs” that turn into something bizarre
for sure
Normal looking jobs… omg this reminds me of the crazy creepy labyrinth of jobs/job offers I got in my 20s. I once was filling out an application for an administrative assistant job and I kid you not, they asked for my bedroom orientation and if I was in a relationship. Like… wtf?!? I went to the interview because I was curious and it was the most start-of-a-horror-movie interview. Also have “businesses that look normal, but aren’t” stories.
I mean if it pays well, I don’t care what the job is. I’m taking it.
yeah true
What a chilling story that was. I feel it falls under the category of those other tales on here where normal functions / events turn out to have a sinister, illegal or cult-like reality. Like those party ones
The 3rd story was soooo crazy I had to listen to it twice. Also $30 bucks an hour in today’s lifetime is still baller money you kidding me!!! Most jobs even with a degree pay 5 under that for level entry jobs. If there was a life guarding job offering $30 hour I would gladly take it.
And then when he said 50 per hour when adjusted for inflation I was like holy mackerel!
@@silverpaper8650 an hour??? I’ll work 24/7 if I had it
@@silverpaper86 when did the 3rd story take place again??
Yes, you would gladly take it if it is not shady and actually exist, but when it seems way too good to be true, then it is exactly that, too good to be true, definitely a shady job
Most entry-level jobs don’t pay $25/hr.
I was so relieved to hear that the last person ended up leaving that job. That could’ve seriously went bad
I 100% believe that the last person is still alive ONLY because he saved the one dude’s son. People who do that stuff are extremely cutthroat and not to be messed with. My dad had a colleague who got involved then wanted out. I don’t know all the details, but from what I’ve gathered he went off the grid, went several states away, and they STILL found him.
@@silverpaper86 What happened to the colleague?
@@silverpaper86yeah saving his son definitely granted that person a bit of protection. Also it’s no wonder that they wanted someone who didn’t speak Spanish since they didn’t want anyone new to know what was going on.
@@ScrubbaDubDub Murdered. Closed coffin funeral. The way my dad talked about is that he went to a state/national park and they found him there despite him being several states away and him using an alias. I don’t know murder method because it’s not a good subject my dad only talked about it when that movie came out about the cocaine pilot that worked with drug lords and the CIA. He had a far out there look on his face as we watched the movie. In the movie, the MC gets blown up (supposedly by the drug lords) and my mom looked at my dad and he said “Yeah, they can do that.” Then he got into what happened to the colleague/former friend. Apparently, people suspected that he might have been getting into something bad since he started acting odd and then he disappeared for weeks. No word, no anything, then found dead. I can’t even imagine what the poor guy’s family felt.
@@silverpaper86 Reality as often far stranger than fiction.
“I had my headphones in, and I was blasting music. Drake, probably. To make matters worse…”
Already off to an unsettling start there
“To make matters worse, I was listening to Drake.” is how i imagined it while reading the text
Unsettling, ok
Lmaoooo, there was a Mr. Nightmare video from 6 months ago that had a similar sounding thing in a story, but it was Juice Wrld lol
@@DangoDango I had this whole reaction when I heard the OP say that! 😂 “I was being chased by a clown. But before that, something worse happened: I was listening to Drake!” 😱 😱 😱 😱
In addition to the fact that they were on the 6 train, which immediately made me think they were either in or headed for the Bronx, but instead they got off on the Upper East Side.
I’ve been experimenting with my own storytelling projects — different vibe and style from yours, but your videos sparked the motivation. Always respect your craft ❤️
Yyyyy
fuck it, ima start 1 too lol.
Third story was one of the best I’ve heard in years, you still got it Mr. Nightmare!
Some of his last couple of videos have had some really interesting stories, some of the best on the channel
They were about to recruit OP into their gang. That stare was Esteban trying to figure out if OP was trustworthy or not. Damn good thing that OP apparently was solid, or he was not making it out of the hotel alive that night.
I interpreted it as the look of whether to silence him or threaten him, both horrifying options
@@VulpineTemujin This ^ Especially since Esteban caught him speaking Spanish. They take narcs and agents from other criminal groups VERY seriously.
@@silverpaper86they weren’t the cartel lol probably just some regular city gang
@@zzirfamo24 Even if it wasn’t the cartel, that’s still a very precarious situation to find yourself in, and I can’t imagine that any serious “regular city gang” that’s deeply involved with illegal activities — especially activities that involve drugs and money — is going to be lenient when it comes to a narc or anyone that can potentially jeopardize their entire operation.
@@LanceVanceDance84I know lol I was just saying it wasn’t the cartel cuz they would have stopped him that same night lol. All regular city gangs are deeply involved with illegal activities and drugs
That last story actually scared me more than the other two. Murderers and killer clowns are bad, but that kind of paranoia, uncertainty and evil is so much worse.
seriously, that last story was really good. gave me more anxiety than almost all of mr nightmares videos going back 5-10 years, really well written. if you’ve ever watched narcos or sicario that tension that surrounds cartels is unequaled. came off more realistic than most of the ones he puts in his videos, bravo to the author.
yess the last story legit gave me chills!!
First one was definitely more believable
That third story was one of the best I’ve heard in a while. Should do a whole video on jobs like that,I feel like it would be very viewed
Jobs and businesses.
3rd story: As soon as he mentioned it was required to not know Spanish, I figured it was cartel right away. Also, I literally facepalmed around 24:20 mark when he said “Oh yeah, I started talking in Spanish within the confines of my employer who’s also partaking in organized crime.” 🤦🏼
Same. Once he described the town and the job description, I knew. Bless his heart, the lights were not all on and the remaining were flickering.
His is very LUCKY to be alive imo!
@@silverpaper86to be fair, I wouldn’t have suspected it to be cartel operation in disguise either. Upon 1st hearing, I thought the employers were gonna be protected racists or hidden cult members doing blood sacrifices. Or something😮😅
@@silverpaper86 Naw he could tell that there were red flags. He just didn’t care once he saw the $30 per hour! He knew enough to know that he needed to pretend like he didn’t speak Spanish as if his life depended on it. But once he realized just how crimson the flags were, he was like nope I’m out, lol. They were either going to try to recruit him in the cartel or kill him if he refused. And they definitely kept tabs on him for the next week or two making sure he didn’t go rat them out!
any story that’s cartel related is one of the few things that scares me throughly and leaves me on edge
Same. Some of these commenters are like “oh! I’d take that job!” Like no…. no, you REALLY don’t want to get into that. It might look nice for a while, but one wrong move and you’re an episode on Unsolved Mysteries.
@@silverpaper86yep
In the 3rd story as soon as he said, “my mom only ever spoke Spanish,” chills ran down my spine. It was too close to home. My mom only speaks Spanish too and I look whiter than I do Latino, and I have pretended not to know Spanish before, or they just assumed I was white and only knew English and some of the things I heard will stay with me for life.
i understand if you don’t want to say. but im curious, what are some of your experiences ?
He should have just waited until his shift ended to call her back.
@@86blackberrywhitehe said she only ever calls if she needs to so he was probably thinking the worst and that his mom needed him in that moment. I know where he’s coming from cuz my dad is the same way
things you heard from who?
Can you elaborate my boy
Who hear also watch’s Mr nightmares videos over and over, cause the stories are so damn good, literally I get excited every time I see a new video uploaded
Story 3 is yet another one of those stories that leaves you thinking. I’ve noticed that lately the best story is always the 3rd, since a lot of those tend to not just another spooky stranger but rather some secret shady operation
On vacation and after a long day winding down Mr. Nightmare’s stories are exactly what I needed!
These were great stories!!!
Thanks Mr. Nightmare!!!
Loving your consistent uploads lately and man that last story was so good! Keep it up, I can speak for the majority of us here when I say you help us in so many ways!
The last story is a different type of scary, I loved it!
3rd story…… I can bet they wanted him to come in early so they could kill him or question him again when nobody was there.
in the last story if the job requires to not speak spanish is a red flag! Many jobs like employees to be bilingual! If Jefe which Means Boss in Spanish told him to arrive 1 hr earlier the nxt day, they were probally planning to murder him 😱😱😱
When Mr. Nightmare and Chilling Scares both upload, it’s a really good day.
You are a cultured human being, i have my suspicions about the two, how they upload together
Is that his YouTube name?? Bc
I haven’t listened to midnight nightmares and some other ones and nobody is as good as Mr. nightmare so I’m gonna check out chilling scares. I hope they’re just as good.!!
@@Stacface84bro chilling scares does crazy research on topics, it’s like watching a short documentary
During the first story when they described the campground they went to and how much they all hated it, all I was thinking was that I would honestly love that. I guess that’s just the kind of camping I’m used to. We have a friend whose version of “camping” is sitting in her air conditioned camper eating a microwave meal and watching T.V. I would consider that to be much closer to glamping than what the people in the story described. I guess I was just raised differently.
11:42 then you got everything you deserved.
Exactly
Damn, that third story was hella interesting. I usually listen to these videos with my Air pods while doing homework but I legit got so invested in the third story I paused my work lol
story 3 might be one of the best i’ve ever heard, it’s just such a change of pace
I see no reason to give any hate to the boys in Story 1. They were kids, they had experienced something terrifying. Scared kids act like scared kids and no one should judge them for it.
Especially If the friend had parents he was trying to avoid due to a difficult home life, getting into trouble may have been more dangerous for him than we can know.
I dont think that last guy was going to be killed if he showed up the next day… but i do think he would have been threatened into doing illegal things for them. If they wanted him dead, they would have taken the opportunity while he was there, not risk letting him get away by letting him go home.
They might have made him kill someone and if he refused, he would be killed
Hello Mr. Nightmare thank you for your stories. I haven’t watched in a while. I listen to you while Im at Dialysis three times a week. It helps pass the time sitting there for 3 1/2 hours. I love your old and new stories. Keep up the great job thank you.❤❤❤
Story #3 – you gotta wonder if the boss decided against hurting the OP because of some respect he had for saving his son’s life earlier, and gave him the benefit of the doubt. Either way, it was a super close call.
Probably that’s the case!
14:11 I’m from New York and went to HS during 2016 too. I never saw any clowns but out of caution, people definitely walked around in groups at night. Very surprised that this happened at 96th street, a station where nothing ever happens and located in a decent neighborhood.
Everyone talking bout the 3rd story. Reminds me of another story when the guy got pulled over by cartels in the desert and his mom was a Bluetooth speaker in phone call starts talking to the cartels dudes in Spanish saying someones name and the cartels let the guy go
Desert horror stories.There’s another one where a dude was invited to a school reunion “party”. He was saved by a well-wisher
@@chapmankolI think I heard that one too. He got invited by someone else and didn’t recognize anyone there I think
@@ringzyYes, School Reunion horror stories