Are there any famous stories in 'a century of ghost stories'?

Well, 'Carmilla' is also a well - known 19th century ghost story. It's about a female vampire - like being, Carmilla, who preys on a young woman. This story was quite ahead of its time in terms of its exploration of the supernatural and themes of female relationships. And then there's 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs. It's a short but very effective ghost story where a family gets a monkey's paw that can grant wishes, but with very dark and unexpected consequences.

One famous 17th - century ghost story is 'The Haunting of the Royal Palace'. It was said that the ghost of a former queen would roam the halls at night. Another is 'The Ghostly Monk of the Abbey'. A monk who was wronged in his lifetime was believed to haunt the abbey ruins. And then there's 'The Witch's Curse Ghost Story' where a witch's vengeful spirit haunted a village after her unjust execution.

There was also the legend of the White Lady in some parts of Europe during the 16th century. She was often depicted as a ghostly figure, usually a woman who had died in tragic circumstances, perhaps betrayed by a lover or killed unjustly. These White Lady stories were told to add an air of mystery and danger to certain locations, like old castles or forests. People believed that seeing the White Lady was an omen of bad luck or impending doom.

Henry James was a famous author of 20th century ghost stories. His 'The Turn of the Screw' is a classic in the genre. Another was M. R. James, known for his spooky tales like 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. Shirley Jackson also made a mark with 'The Haunting of Hill House'.

Washington Irving is famous for 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. Henry James wrote 'The Turn of the Screw'. Sheridan Le Fanu is known for 'Carmilla'.

Well, 'Uncle Silas' by Sheridan Le Fanu is a 19th - century work that has a lot of ghostly elements. It's a long and complex story filled with mystery and the supernatural. Maud Ruthyn, the protagonist, has to deal with her uncle who she suspects has something to do with the death of her father. There are many strange occurrences throughout the story that give it a ghost story feel.

Yes, there could be. Maybe a story about a famous haunted location that many people know about. For example, a castle that has a long history of hauntings.

One of the famous ghost stories is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It features the Headless Horseman, which is a very spooky character. The story is set in a small town and the idea of a headless rider chasing the main character creates a lot of suspense.

The Dallas Zoo also has a ghost story. It is said that there is a phantom zookeeper. Some workers have reported seeing a figure in the early morning hours, when the zoo is just opening, as if the ghost is still doing its rounds to take care of the animals.

I'm not sure if there are extremely well - known Ishtar ghost stories in mainstream media. However, in some ancient Mesopotamian folklore that has been passed down, there might be stories where Ishtar's influence is felt in a ghostly way. It could be that in certain local traditions, there are tales of people seeing apparitions related to Ishtar, but these are not as widely publicized as some other ghost stories from more popular cultures.