Can you recommend a good ghost story, a short story?

One interesting short ghost story is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. A family comes into possession of a mummified monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes. However, each wish is granted in a most horrifying and unexpected way, with the specter of death and misfortune looming over them as they make their wishes.

One good ghost story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by the old man's vulture - like eye and his descent into madness as he plots and then commits murder. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' where a family is granted three wishes by a cursed monkey's paw, but each wish comes with a terrifying and unforeseen consequence. And 'The Yellow Wallpaper' can also be considered in a way, as the narrator seems to be haunted by the pattern in the wallpaper which could symbolize a form of spectral presence.

One famous short ghost story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by the old man's vulture - like eye and ultimately kills him. The narrator then becomes consumed by guilt as he hears the sound of the old man's still - beating heart, which drives him to confess his crime.

Sure! There's 'The Old Graveyard' where a traveler stumbles upon an abandoned cemetery at night and hears strange noises.

One great collection is 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark'. It has a bunch of classic ghost stories that are sure to give you chills. The stories are well - written and have that spooky atmosphere that makes for a great read.

Sure. One short ghost story could be about a haunted old house. A family moves in and starts to hear strange noises at night. Doors open and close by themselves. They see a shadowy figure in the hallway. Eventually, they find out that a previous owner died in the house under mysterious circumstances and their spirit still lingers.

Another one is 'The Woman in Black'. It's a terrifying ghost story. The woman in black is a very menacing figure. The setting of the desolate marshlands and the old, haunted house adds to the overall sense of dread in the story.

Sure. 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James is a great one. It's about a young governess who takes care of two children in a remote estate. Strange things start to happen, and she believes the children are being haunted. The story is filled with mystery and psychological horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

One good ghost story is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's about a governess who takes care of two children in a remote English estate and starts to see strange apparitions. The ambiguity of whether the ghosts are real or just in the governess's mind makes it a truly spooky and thought - provoking read.

Sure. The story of the 'Bloody Mary' is quite spooky. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, in front of a mirror, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times, a ghostly figure will appear. Many people claim to have had strange experiences when trying this. Some say they saw a woman with long, black hair and a blood - stained face.