Kansas State University, Manhattan
Various legends describe haunted locations on the Kansas State University campus, including the Purple Masque Theatre, the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House, and the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity House. Purple Masque Theatre: Two stories explain the ghostly presence haunting the Purple Masque Theatre: Nick the football player: This legend tells of a football player named Nick who was injured during a game in the 1950s and died on a cafeteria table. His parents were killed in a car accident while on their way to see his game. Nick is said to be waiting for his parents to arrive. Reports of paranormal activity include: Stomping sounds. Items being moved or overturned. Knocking over equipment during rehearsals. A white, hazy shadow. Eddie Wells: An alternative legend suggests the ghost is Eddie Wells, a K-State football player and World War I veteran. Wells was killed in battle in 1918. Some believe his spirit lingers in the theater. Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House: A former house mother is rumored to haunt the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House. She was allegedly murdered by the house's cook. Some versions of the story claim that the murdered house mother's disembodied screams can be heard when chicken nuggets are cooked in the house. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity House: This fraternity house is said to be haunted by a ghost named Duncan, a former fraternity brother. Duncan is believed to have died in a hazing accident.