5 Creepy & Spiritual Storage Facility Stories From Around The World

The Witch’s Relics of Cornwall

In 2014, a storage unit in Cornwall was opened after years of non-payment, revealing a collection of strange and unsettling items. Among the dusty books and old chests were objects that looked like they belonged in a witch’s lair… the goods within side contained things like ancient talismans, jars filled with unidentifiable substances, and bundles of dried herbs. At the back of the storage unit, a large cauldron was found, filled with what appeared to be charred bones. Locals whispered that the items had belonged to a notorious witch who had lived in the area centuries ago, and that the storage unit had been cursed to protect its contents. Those who handled the items reported experiencing strange illnesses and bad luck, and eventually, the storage company decided to seal the unit, leaving the witch’s relics to gather dust in the darkness.

The Adelaide Crying Box

In 2015, a man in Adelaide rented a storage unit after inheriting his late aunt’s belongings which came to a surprise to him. Among the items was an old, weathered trunk that had been in the family for generations. Whenever he visited the storage unit, he would hear faint crying coming from the trunk, but whenever he opened it, there was nothing inside except old clothes and family heirlooms. Disturbed, he decided to do some research and discovered that the trunk had originally belonged to a distant relative who had lost her child under mysterious circumstances. The crying was said to be the spirit of the child, trapped in the trunk. Frightened by the connection, the man returned the trunk to the storage unit, where it remained, with the crying continuing to haunt the dark corners of the storage facility.

The Mystery of the Missing Family

In 2018, a storage unit in Kansas was opened after the owners failed to make payments yet again. The auction winner expected to find typical household items but was instead greeted by a strange sight, something that no one expects within a storage unit - several pieces of furniture and personal belongings arranged as if someone had been living there. Among the items were children’s toys, family photos, and clothing, but no one knew who the family was or what had happened to them. Despite an extensive investigation, the family was never found, and the eerie scene left behind in the storage unit became a haunting mystery that remains unsolved.

The Brisbane Shadow Man

In 2014, a man in Brisbane rented a storage unit to store some of his belongings after downsizing. Over time, he began to notice strange occurrences whenever he visited the storage unit. Items would be moved, boxes would be opened, and a cold draft would fill the room despite the lack of windows within the storage facility. One day, while sorting through his things, he caught a glimpse of something in the corner of his eye - a tall, dark figure standing in the shadows. He spun around in a flash, but the figure was already gone. Convinced he was just imagining things, he tried to shake off the feeling of unease. But the next time he returned, he found a message scrawled in the dust on the floor: "Get out." The man quickly emptied the storage unit and never returned, leaving the shadowy presence behind.

The Mummified Cat of Yorkshire

In 2016, a storage unit in Yorkshire was opened after the death of its long-time renter, an elderly woman who had lived alone for decades. Among her possessions was a small, wooden box that was nailed shut. When the new owner pried it open, he found the mummified remains of a cat inside, surrounded by dried flowers and old coins. Along with the cat, there was a note written in spidery handwriting, warning anyone who disturbed the box that they would suffer a terrible fate. The new owner, skeptical of the warning, took the box home anyway. That night, he was plagued by nightmares of being watched, and the sound of scratching at his door kept him awake. The next morning, he returned the box to the storage unit, where it remained, untouched and shrouded in mystery still to this day.