Every state has its share of strange stories, and Washington is no exception. We have our share of local urban legends—and some of them are pretty spooky. Everyone loves a good scare, but not necessarily when it's happening in their own backyard. Here are some of Washington's most popular urban legends.
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Maltby's 13 Steps to Hell
Maltby's cemetery became a popular place for teens and curious adults to visit years ago. There were 13 steps starting at ground level descending into the ground leading to the back entrance of the tomb of a wealthy family. Supposedly teens would dare each other to go down the stairs, touch the door to the tomb, and come back... but when the unlucky person turned around after completing the dare, he or she would get a terrifying glimpse into hell. Some people were so traumatized they were left unable to speak. The steps have been covered up and No Trespassing signs cover the cemetery to discourage people from trying to find them.
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Mariner High School Eyes
Mariner High School in Everett has its own urban legend. Many of the lights are left on all night, but around midnight on some nights, they shut off. If you're close enough, you might see eyes staring back at you from inside the school. All you can see are a pair of subtle glowing eyes. Some sources claim that if you stare at the eyes long enough, you can make out a figure of a winged man.
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