What are the most popular ghost stories from 'a z list of ghost stories'?

Sure. One could be 'The Haunted House on Elm Street' from that list. It's about a family that moves into an old house and starts experiencing strange noises and apparitions at night.

A certain mansion had a very strange story. The owners would find doors opening and closing by themselves. There were also unexplained footsteps on the stairs. A psychic was called in, and she said there was a presence of a former owner who was not happy with the changes made to the house. It was a long and detailed investigation that involved many strange occurrences.

In addition, 'The Aspern Papers' is often mentioned. While not as straightforwardly a 'ghost story' as the others, it has an air of mystery and a sort of spectral presence in the form of the papers of the long - dead poet Jeffrey Aspern. It has elements that draw readers interested in Henry James' ghostly tales.

I think 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde also belongs here. While it's not a typical ghost story in the sense of having apparitions everywhere, the idea of Dorian's portrait changing as his soul decays has a very gothic feel to it and can be considered a form of 'ghostly' presence of his sins.

One interesting ghost story could be the haunted mansion story. Often, people report seeing apparitions of former residents in old, large mansions. They might see a lady in a white dress walking the hallways at night.

Well, 'The Turn of the Screw' is often considered a very popular one. It has an eerie atmosphere and ambiguous nature that keeps readers on edge.

One well - known story could be 'The Turn of the Screw'. It's a chilling tale with a governess who believes she sees the ghosts of former employees at the estate where she works. Another might be 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', which features the infamous Headless Horseman. And 'A Christmas Carol' also has some ghostly elements with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future visiting Scrooge.

One of the most talked - about Orlando ghost stories is about a park that was built on an old burial ground. Locals say that at certain times of the year, especially around Halloween, strange lights can be seen floating above the park. There are also reports of disembodied voices and a feeling of unease when walking through the park after dark.

Maybe the story of the ghost in the campus theater is popular. Supposedly, during rehearsals, actors have seen a shadowy figure moving in the balconies when there's no one else up there. It might be an old actor who passed away on that stage and is still attached to it. There could also be a story about a ghost near the campus fountain. Legend has it that a girl once drowned there and now her spirit haunts the area, and some say they've seen a misty figure near the water on foggy mornings.

The story of the haunted Citadel is quite popular. Its long history as a military fort means there have been many deaths there over the years, which could be why so many believe it's haunted. Another popular one is the ghost ship near the harbor.