What are the alternatives to "They say that this place is haunted."

 "They say that this place is haunted" is a common phrase that sets a spooky tone by using a vague "they." If you want to convey the same meaning with a slightly different feel, you can choose alternatives that range from more direct to more mysterious.

More Direct Alternatives

• "This place is rumored to be haunted." (This is a good, straightforward option that suggests the information is based on local stories or legends.)

• "There are legends of this place being haunted." (This is more formal and sounds like something you'd read in a book or an article.)

• "Locals believe this place is haunted." (This is a more specific and credible version of "they say.")

More Descriptive or Eerie Alternatives

• "This place has a ghostly reputation." (A more evocative and slightly less direct way of saying the same thing.)

• "This place is notorious for its paranormal activity." (This option is more formal and sounds more like it comes from a ghost hunter or a serious paranormal investigator.)

• "This place is said to be home to spirits." (This is a more delicate, less frightening way to refer to the ghostly presence.)

• "People claim this building is cursed." (While "haunted" implies ghosts, "cursed" suggests a broader, more sinister supernatural problem.)