Can you briefly introduce some of the top 10 most famous ghost stories?

Sure. There's the Winchester Mystery House story. Sarah Winchester, the owner, kept building onto the house in a strange way, believing it would keep the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles at bay. It has a maze - like layout with doors to nowhere and staircases that end abruptly.

One of the top ones is 'The Screaming Skull'. There is a legend about a skull that emits screams at night. 'The Ferryman's Ghost' is also known. It involves a ghostly figure that haunts a ferry crossing. And 'The Red Lady'. She is a spectral figure often seen in certain old buildings. These ghost stories are popular because they play on our fears and the unknown, and they have been shared and retold over time, adding to their allure.

Sure. 'The Headless Horseman' is a famous one. It's about a horseman without a head, often seen riding at night. Then there's 'The Woman in White' who is usually spotted near bridges or bodies of water. Another is 'The Screaming Skull' where a skull is said to scream in a particular house.

Well, here's a bit more. 'Pride and Prejudice' is loved for its charming characters and witty dialogue. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a powerful statement on equality. '1984' makes us think about surveillance and freedom. 'The Great Gatsby' has a glittering yet tragic world. 'Moby - Dick' is not just about a whale hunt but also about man's relationship with nature. 'War and Peace' is a masterful portrayal of war and its impact on people. 'Jane Eyre' gives a voice to a woman in a patriarchal society. 'The Catcher in the Rye' captures the essence of growing up confused. 'Don Quixote' is a satirical look at chivalry and reality.

There's also 'The Grey Lady'. In many old castles and mansions, there are tales of a Grey Lady ghost. She is often seen as a sad figure, wandering the halls. In some versions, she is a former resident who died under tragic circumstances and now haunts the place where she once lived.

Sure. There's the story of the Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship doomed to sail the seas forever. Then there's the story of Bloody Mary. Legend has it that if you say her name three times in a mirror, she'll appear. Another one could be the story of the Grey Lady, often associated with old castles or mansions, where she is seen as a spectral figure gliding through the halls.

Well, 'The Mothman Prophecies' is a top ghost story. It's based on real - life sightings of a strange, moth - like creature in West Virginia. People reported seeing this entity before disasters occurred. 'The Blair Witch Project' is another. It's presented as a found - footage horror film, with the Blair Witch haunting the woods. And 'Poltergeist' is about a family whose house is haunted by malevolent spirits that move objects and cause chaos.

Well, 'Pride and Prejudice' is a love story set in 19th - century England. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' exposes the evils of racism. '1984' makes us think about freedom and surveillance. 'The Great Gatsby' reflects on the hollowness of the upper class. 'Moby - Dick' is a deep exploration of human nature and obsession. And so on for the other novels in the list.

The Geelong Gaol is part of the top 10. It gives off a spooky vibe with reports of shadowy figures. The Tower House in Brisbane is another. There are stories of unexplained events happening in that old building. Also, the Aradale Asylum in Victoria has tales of voices and lights that seem to have no earthly explanation.

Sure. There's the story of the White Lady in German folklore. She is often associated with castles and is said to be a sorrowful spirit. Another one is the Bloody Mary legend. People believe that if you chant her name in front of a mirror, something spooky will happen. And the story of the phantom hitchhiker, where people claim to pick up a ghostly hitchhiker on the road who then mysteriously disappears.