Can you recommend some 'afterlife short stories'?

One famous afterlife short story is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. It's about a magical paw that can grant wishes but with dire consequences, exploring themes related to the afterlife in a very dark and mysterious way. Another is 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe, which has elements that can be related to the afterlife through its exploration of death and the inescapability of it. And 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens also touches on the afterlife as Scrooge is visited by spirits showing him his past, present, and possible future, including the afterlife if he doesn't change his ways.

One real afterlife story I've heard is about a man who had a near - death experience. He said he saw a bright light and felt an overwhelming sense of peace. He also claimed to have seen his deceased relatives waiting for him. He was then brought back to life and his whole perspective on life changed. He became more spiritual and started to value every moment more.

One popular afterlife fiction book is 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold. It tells the story from the perspective of a murdered girl in the afterlife, observing her family and the investigation of her death. Another is 'What Dreams May Come' by Richard Matheson, which delves into the idea of an afterlife filled with vivid landscapes and personal redemption. Also, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak has elements of the afterlife as Death is the narrator, giving unique insights into the lives of the characters and what might come after.

One common theme is redemption. Many afterlife stories show characters trying to make up for their past wrongs in the afterlife or being given a chance to do so. Another is mystery. The afterlife is often presented as a mysterious place full of unknowns. For example, in 'The Monkey's Paw', the power of the paw and the nature of the wishes it grants are mysterious.

One common theme is redemption. In many afterlife short stories, characters are given a chance to atone for their sins or wrongdoings in life, like in 'A Christmas Carol'. Another theme is judgment. Stories often show a form of judgment upon death, determining where a soul goes, such as in 'The Great Divorce'. And mystery is also a theme. The afterlife is usually presented as something unknown and full of mystery, like in 'The Monkey's Paw' where the consequences of interfering with the afterlife are not fully understood until it's too late.

A good option is 'Cemetery Boys' which touches on the idea of the afterlife in a unique way. It's about a boy who wants to prove himself as a brujo (a male witch) by performing a ritual for the dead. The story is heartwarming and has great representation. Also, 'Ghost World' gives a view of the afterlife in a more subdued and real - world - adjacent way, exploring the idea of how the dead might still have an impact on the living.

Sure. 'Hereafter' by Tara Hudson. It's a young adult novel that features a girl who is a ghost in the afterlife and her journey to find peace. It has a touch of romance and mystery.

There's also 'Naruto: Afterlife Encounters'. In this fanfic, Naruto meets some old foes and friends in the afterlife. The story delves deep into the relationships that were left unresolved during his life. It's a really engaging read as it gives a new perspective on the Naruto universe.

Sure. 'The Lovely Bones' by Alice Sebold is a great one. It tells the story of a girl who watches from the afterlife as her family and friends deal with her murder. Another is 'The Great Divorce' by C.S. Lewis, which has some elements of afterlife exploration from a more philosophical and somewhat science - fictional perspective.

Sure. 'The Lovely Bones' is a great one. It tells the story from the perspective of a girl in the afterlife, observing her family and the world she left behind. Another is 'Good Omens', which has some elements related to the afterlife in a very humorous and fantastical way.