October is the perfect month to indulge in all things spooky, from Halloween costumes to chilling tales of the supernatural. But what if the horror wasn’t confined to fiction? Imagine finding something truly bizarre lurking in your own attic. It’s not just dusty boxes and forgotten toys; some attics hold secrets that are downright creepy. Get ready to explore ten of the most unsettling discoveries people have made in their attics!
1. A Secret Apartment
Imagine buying a house and then discovering it has a secret! A Reddit user named “CatchingWindows” stumbled upon a whole apartment hidden in their attic. It was like finding a house within a house!
Turns out, the building used to be a store with the owners living upstairs. After the store closed, a church bought the property and built around the old living space. Inside, the hidden apartment was filled with junk, a toilet, and an old sink. It’s like stepping back in time, right in your own attic!
2. Artwork with a Message
Ever seen a drawing that made your skin crawl? A real estate agent showing a house found some seriously disturbing crayon drawings in the attic. One drawing had a simple, chilling message: “Did I scare you?”
The agent shared her find on TikTok, and people had mixed reactions. Some thought it was just kids being kids, while others felt the drawings were genuinely disturbing. Either way, finding creepy artwork in an attic is sure to send shivers down your spine.
3. Hidden Bones
This discovery is as creepy as it gets. Police in Virginia got a call that led them to a vacant apartment where they found the body of a two-year-old girl in the attic.
The young girl, Ariellisa Simmons, had died of dehydration. Her stepmother was later arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the tragic death. Finding human remains in an attic is a horrifying thought that turns any home into a crime scene.
4. The Head of Le Bon Roi
King Henry IV of France, known as “le bon roi” (the good king), was assassinated in 1610. During the French Revolution, many royal remains were destroyed. But Henry IV’s head survived and resurfaced in an attic in 2010!
After being purchased by a photographer and later a tax collector, the head was finally identified by experts using forensic science. Though some genetic scientists disputed the finding, the story of a king’s head hiding in an attic is undeniably creepy and fascinating.
5. There’s a Snake In My…Attic
For anyone with a fear of snakes, this is a nightmare come true. A family in Idaho moved into a new house and found a three-foot-long African ball python in the attic. The snake was dead and preserved due to the attic’s dry heat.
Pythons are rare in Idaho, making this discovery even stranger. The family had no idea how it got there, leaving them to wonder if the previous owner was a secret snake charmer. Imagine finding that surprise in your attic!
6. Adolf Hitler’s Musical Tastes
Imagine finding a piece of history, especially one tied to one of the most evil figures in history. A woman in Moscow discovered Adolf Hitler’s personal music collection in her father’s attic.
The collection included records by Russian and Jewish composers like Alexander Borodin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Richard Wagner. It’s chilling to think about Hitler secretly listening to music by composers he publicly condemned. Finding such a collection is like uncovering a dark secret from the past.
7. A Grandma’s Mummy
A 10-year-old boy in Germany was playing in his grandparents’ attic when he found some odd boxes. Inside one of them was a real mummy! The mummy was in a sarcophagus with hieroglyphics.
The family later learned it belonged to the boy’s grandfather, who had traveled to North Africa. They took the mummy to experts for confirmation. Finding a mummy in your grandparents’ attic sounds like something straight out of a movie!
8. A Freeloader
Ever feel like someone’s using you? One man in China found out someone was literally living in his attic without paying rent! He noticed cash disappearing and called the police.
The police found a homeless man living in the crawlspace. He had been stealing cash and food from the apartment. The squatter had also been sneaking into a neighbor’s attic when they were away. Talk about an unwelcome guest!
9. Here Comes Momma with the Baby Carriage
What do you do with old baby carriages? One team of investigators found a collection of vintage baby carriages in an old farmhouse, each containing a perfectly preserved small animal corpse.
They found ten creatures, including dogs, cats, raccoons, and squirrels. The scene was so carefully arranged that it seemed intentionally designed to be creepy. It’s a truly bizarre and disturbing discovery.
10. The One Who Stayed
Breakups are hard, but this takes it to a new level. A single mother in Pittsburg discovered her ex-boyfriend of 12 years had been living in her attic!
She had noticed strange things happening around the house and then, one day, found him standing in her bedroom. He had been living there for over two weeks after getting out of prison. Imagine the shock and fear of finding your ex living secretly in your own home!
Conclusion
Attics can be treasure troves of forgotten memories, but sometimes, they hide the most unexpected and unsettling secrets. From hidden apartments and disturbing artwork to mummies and unwanted squatters, these discoveries prove that you never really know what’s lurking in the shadows of your own home. So, next time you venture into the attic, be prepared for anything!
What’s the creepiest thing you’ve ever found? Share your stories in the comments below!
