Haunted Stories from India

I’m from India, and honestly… some of the stories I heard growing up still don’t sit right with me. Elders in my village used to warn us about things that aren’t exactly human—chudail, pret, and something they never clearly named… something that can mimic voices.

They always said: if someone calls your name late at night from outside… don’t answer. Even if it sounds exactly like your mother, your friend, or someone you trust. Because sometimes, it’s not them.

There are also stories of people seeing a woman near empty desert roads—long hair, white clothes—but when they get closer, her face… isn’t normal. And then she’s just gone. Some say she follows you home.

One thing that really stuck with me: a man from a nearby village swore he saw his own relative standing far out in the fields at night, just staring at him. The next day, he found out that person was never there… and hadn’t left the house at all.

I found this group and seems interesting. Anyone want to talk about this? I am open for exploring.