Are there any ghost stories with horror and romance elements?

Well, in romance ghost stories, the ghost element often adds an air of mystery. For example, in 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir', the ghost of the sea captain is a mystery to the widow at first. His presence makes their relationship different from a normal romance. It gives a sense of the unknown and the otherworldly. The romance part then humanizes the ghost. The love that develops between them shows that even a ghost can have emotions and desires. So, the two elements work together to create a unique kind of story.

There's 'Corpse Party'. It is full of horror, with a plot that involves students trapped in a haunted school filled with vengeful spirits. This is similar to Ghost Stories which also has a lot of spooky happenings in a school - like setting.

The idea of the unknown is very common. We don't know why the ghost is there, what it wants, or how to get rid of it. Also, there are often some sort of dark secrets or past tragedies associated with the place or the people involved. This gives the ghost a reason for haunting and adds to the overall horror atmosphere.

One common element is the setting. Often, it's an old, abandoned place like an old house or a dilapidated temple. Another is the presence of a tragic backstory for the ghost, like being wronged in life. For example, a woman who was mistreated and died, and now haunts the place. Also, the use of sounds like whispers, moans, or strange noises to create a spooky atmosphere.

The unknown is one of the scariest elements. In a ghost story, when you don't know what the ghost looks like or what it will do next, it creates a sense of fear. For example, in a dark room, just hearing strange noises but not knowing the source.

Dark and isolated settings are common. Like old mansions, abandoned asylums, or desolate cemeteries. These places create a sense of unease and mystery.

One common element is the spooky setting. Often it's a dark, isolated place like an old mansion or a deserted cemetery. Another is the presence of an otherworldly being, like a ghost or a spirit. For example, in many stories, the ghost has a tragic backstory that ties into its haunting.

Some classic elements include old, decaying mansions. These spooky places often have creaking floors and hidden passages. Another element is the presence of ghosts or other supernatural beings, like vampires or werewolves. Dark and stormy nights are also common, adding to the atmosphere of fear and mystery.

The sense of the unknown is really scary. For example, in a workplace ghost story, not knowing what the strange noises or apparitions are can be terrifying. You're in a familiar place, like your office, but then something completely out of the ordinary and unexplainable happens.

Yes, one unique element is the influence of Taiwanese religious beliefs. For example, the presence of Taoist and Buddhist elements often plays a role. Ghosts might be influenced by the concept of karma, and sometimes religious rituals are involved in the stories to deal with the ghosts.