There's also 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. Although it has a more positive message in the end, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come are quite spooky. They show Ebenezer Scrooge the error of his ways through their appearances and the visions they bring.
One good ghost story is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's about a governess who believes the two children she's taking care of are being haunted by the ghosts of their former servants. The story is full of psychological tension as the governess tries to protect the children from the supposed spectral threats.
They are also usually full of vitality. Think of a young surfer in a story, always eager to catch the next wave, their energy radiating out. And they tend to be kind - hearted. A sexy young volunteer in a story would be helping out in the community with a big smile on their face, showing that their beauty is not just skin - deep.
There's a fanfic called 'Clint and the New Recruit'. In this one, Clint takes a new recruit under his wing. It's a really interesting read as it shows his mentoring side and how he imparts his skills and wisdom. It also has some funny moments where Clint's dry humor shines through.
I'm not entirely sure of all the details regarding vodka in Food Fantasy. However, it may be that vodka is part of a quest or event in the game. It could be something that players need to find or use in order to progress in a particular storyline. Maybe it has a special effect on the food souls when used in a certain way, like enhancing their abilities during a cooking battle or something similar.
In addition to them, there are various sect leaders and powerful cultivators who are either allies or enemies of Meng Hao. For example, the elders of different sects who often try to manipulate or oppose Meng Hao as he rises in power and influence in the cultivation world.
There's also 'The Boys' which, while it has elements of superheroes, is also full of blood and crime. It shows a more brutal and corrupt side of the superhero world, with lots of violent and gory scenes that are characteristic of a blood crime graphic novel.
It made her take some time off from her career for recovery. But when she came back, she had more strength and inspiration which she poured into her work.
Trust is an essential element in Sans' love story. Given his world and the things he has to deal with, he needs to be able to trust his love interest completely. And mutual respect for each other's boundaries, as he has his own way of doing things and his own space that his love interest would need to respect.
The Tales of the Bounty Hunters is also great. It delved into the lives and backgrounds of various bounty hunters in the 'Star Wars' universe. Each story provided unique insights into the seedy underworld of the galaxy, like Boba Fett's early days and how he became such a feared figure among the criminal element.
One common theme is mentorship turned into something more. Since Harry was a mentor - like figure to Teddy, the fanfictions often explore how that relationship can evolve into a romantic one.
One great spike vampire romance fanfiction is 'The Blood and the Rose'. It beautifully weaves a story of a complex relationship between Spike and a female vampire hunter who has an unexpected connection to the vampire world. The story is filled with passionate encounters and emotional depth.