Can you recommend some of the best M R James stories?

Oh, 'Casting the Runes' is a great one. It has a really menacing atmosphere and a very interesting plot about a cursed set of runes.

Some of the best M R James stories include 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. It's a classic that creates a great sense of unease with its haunted whistle and the strange apparition that follows. Another good one is 'Casting the Runes' which has a menacing atmosphere as the cursed runes are involved.

One popular one is 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. It's a classic that really showcases his ability to create a spooky atmosphere.

Sure. 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' is a very famous one. It has a really eerie atmosphere with the protagonist's encounter on the beach.

Another great one is 'Casting the Runes'. It's known for its menacing and insidious plot. The idea of a curse being passed through runic symbols is really spooky. The story shows how the curse gradually affects the victim in a very unsettling way.

Some of the best M R James ghost stories include 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. It's a classic with a very eerie atmosphere. The story builds tension effectively as the main character encounters strange happenings after finding a whistle on a desolate beach.

Yes, 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' is another great one. It has a very mysterious plot. The story unfolds in a cathedral setting, and as with many of M R James' works, there are strange occurrences and a sense of unease. His use of detailed descriptions of the environment and the characters' experiences really draws you into the story and makes it a great Christmas - themed ghost story.

Well, one characteristic is the vivid and detailed settings. James often sets his stories in old, spooky places like ancient monasteries or isolated mansions. This creates a perfect backdrop for the supernatural events to unfold.

You can start by looking in classic horror anthologies at your local library. They often include a selection of M R James's works.

Sure. 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' is a well - known one. It has a really spooky atmosphere with the haunted whistle and the strange apparition that follows.