Sultan's Palace

     New Orleans is the place I have always wanted to visit. It has so much history, beautiful architectural work, and best of all, haunted spots. I plan on visiting New Orleans in the near future, and I want to make sure that I know all the ghost stories the people talk about. One of the best known haunted places there is Sultan's Palace.
     This four story home is located in the French Quarter. It is more than a 100 years old, and it is filled with a dark history. It was owned by a Creole businessman, who started losing all his money towards the end of the Civil War. He had to rent out his winter home in order for him not to go broke. A man from Turkey named Prince Suleyman, who declared himself a sultan, rented the home.
     Upon arrival, he had many women, body-guards, and slaves enter his palace with him. Long curtains were placed on each window, heavy locks were placed on every door, and the smell of incense was immediately known to come from his palace. It is said that his harem not only included women, but young boys as well. He held many orges late at night, and loud music could be heard everywhere. Many rumored that he would kidnap women, girls, and boys.
     In the morning, after a late night party, it was odd for his palace to be so calm. There was blood oozing out of the door, and the police found a blood bath inside. Everyone who was in the building was cut into pieces, except for the sultan. His throat had been cut open, but was still alive when he was buried. His hand was sticking out of the ground when the cops found him.They say Suleyman had stolen riches from his brother and was found and killed for his crime.
      It is said that music can be heard from his palace late at night accompanied by laughter and screams. Many who have been inside see a fair-hair man walking and quickly disappearing. The smell of incense lingers every now and then. People believe that the sultan is still hosting his parties late at night.