Another option is 'In a Glass Darkly' by Sheridan Le Fanu. It contains some really eerie short stories. The characters are often haunted by something from the past, and the atmosphere in each story is thick with mystery and dread.
I'd suggest 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M. R. James. His stories often involve old, creepy settings like ancient churches or libraries. The ghosts in his tales are very menacing, and he builds up the suspense really well, making it a classic among short ghost story books.
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.
Based on the information given, I recommend the following short ghost stories: 1. "Ghost Story with an Unpredictable Ending" 2. "Don't be a Companion with the Spirit." The above is my personal recommendation. I hope you like my recommendation.
I don't think it'll necessarily meet your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your description."Night Talks at a Haunted House" is a short-story novel written by the author who refuses to use false words. The general plot of this novel is: "Haunted House Night Talks", also known as "Ghost Stories", was a collection of horror stories that he had put in a lot of effort to release. If you saw this series of stories at night when you were alone, it was best not to read it because every story in this series was extremely scary. ---------------------------- "The Ghost That Isn't a Ghost" was a novel written by the author, Su Qing. It was a mystery detective novel. The general plot of the novel was: There are ghosts in this world, there really are ghosts, I really don't lie to you, otherwise what are these things? Ghost 1: There are no ghosts, a trick to deceive children Ghost 2: According to modern science, ghosts and such things cannot exist Ghost 3: The human heart is not enough to have such gods and ghosts Ghost 4: Yes, yes, there are no ghosts in this world Xiao Sheng: Then what are you? We're not ghosts ~ Alright, alright! No, no, don't shout. My head hurts. ---------------------------- "The Spiritual Path of the Ghost" was a novel about urban life written by the author, Little Ink Dudou. The general plot of this novel was: What is a spirit? What is a ghost? From death to soul rebirth, just like the beginning of human life, one thought is good, one thought is evil. The spirit walks the path of ghosts, and ghosts have no life… An ordinary worker who was lucky enough to obtain the identity of the Spirit's Chosen One would become companions with spirits and enemies with ghosts. Beautiful women, Taoist priests, monks, and Xiuyaoists would accompany him. Divine beasts would protect him from all directions. He would search for ancient tombs, visit famous mountains, worship Taoist temples, explore temples, enter the netherworld, the War Demon Realm, and the Five Realms… ---------------------------- "The Guide of the Ghosts" was a fantasy romance novel written by the author, Buddha 1. The general plot of this novel was: The living do not ask, the dead do not disturb-the guide was a ghost officer who wandered between the human world and the underworld. ---------------------------- Soul Guest House was a mystery detective novel written by a rabbit head. The general plot of the novel was: After many years of hard work, the ghost emissary Chu Qi realized that he was a ghost with a story, and a ghost with a family… Can you return my memories to me? ---------------------------- "Evil Walkers" was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Bei Chen Liu. The general plot of this novel was: Are there ghosts in this world? What was a ghost like? In any case, ghosts and gods, more people believe in ghosts and gods, less people see ghosts and gods. Since evil spirits were evil, why did they exist? Let the evil spirit answer these questions... ---------------------------- The Ghost Exchange was a mystery detective novel written by the author named Opaompa. The general plot of the novel was: Do you believe that souls can be bought and sold? If you saw someone on the Internet saying that they could give you a ghost and let it do anything for you, would you want it? Shh…The transaction has begun! Please understand the three major trading rules of the Spirit Exchange first. Remember! Remember! Rule 1: There is a god within three feet of you, so you must be honest when making a deal. Rule 2: Humans and ghosts are different paths. Remember not to fall in love with ghosts. Rule 3: You can not believe in ghosts, but you must have a heart of reverence. ================== Group: 301154506. ---------------------------- The book, Ghost Story Studio, was written by the author, Twelve Sentences, and was a novel about a mysterious world. The general plot of the novel was: A nightmare descended upon them. Ghosts ran amok, and aristocratic families dominated the world. All living beings were like ants, struggling to survive in the quagmire. Fang Yue inexplicably came to a world where demons and ghosts ran amok. He had the merit system, and all kinds of strange objects such as jade pendants, bronze mirrors, straw sandals, straw raincoats, human skin masks, and so on transformed into merit divine powers to deduce, see, divine, avoid water, paint skin… ---------------------------- "The Ghost's Record" was a suspense novel written by the author, Bloodstained Ghost. The general plot of the novel was: An ordinary Ghost-Hunting Association had actually led to the mysterious tomb's eternal mystery case! The descendants of the Xu and Wang families searched for the mysterious tomb, but they encountered ghosts hitting the wall and demons seducing souls, each of which was shocking. They also encountered the human-faced badger and the zombie king, each of which was fatal! He also witnessed the secret technique of soul refinement, the revenge of the ghost fetus, and the evil spirit entering the dream! Let's see how the descendants of the Spirit Master divined Yin and Yang, turning good into bad, and revealing the ultimate secret behind the bizarre tomb… ---------------------------- "The Ghost King's Cultivation System" was a mystery detective and horror novel written by the author, Mo Gupan. The general plot of this novel was: "The Ghost King is Possessed Again Today" White Tea traveled through the other world and obtained the Ghost King White Emperor's omnipotent system. It could raise ghosts, solve cases, rebuild the Ghost Realm, and even attack the cold and aloof Celestial Lord. Why does this Senior Immortal Gao Leng look like an indecent person? Also, she was a dignified Ghost King. How could she not have the strength to resist her own body? Possessed. Cowards, handsome ghosts, cute ghosts, stingy ghosts, troublemakers, misers, unlucky ghosts, poor ghosts, greedy ghosts, hungry ghosts, ugly ghosts…With the system in hand, the world is mine! He followed behind him. I'm the coward, I'm the wronged ghost, I'm the handsome ghost, I'm the cute ghost, I'm me, I'm all of me! White Tea thought, Am I still the Ghost King? One ghost, one story. I have a ghost, do you have a story? [100 Ways to Die for a Male Lead with Depressed Syndrome]
Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a classic. It creates a very spooky atmosphere. Another one is 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub, which is full of mystery and horror elements.
Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a classic. It's a chilling tale about a group of people staying in a supposedly haunted house. Another great one is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. This novel introduced the world to the iconic vampire Count Dracula. And 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub is also very good. It weaves a complex and spooky narrative.
Yes. 'The Black - haired Girl' is a great Chinese ghost short story. In this story, there is a girl with long black hair who has some kind of connection with the spiritual world. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Also, there are stories in the 'Taiping Guangji' collection that involve ghosts. For example, some stories tell about ghosts haunting old houses or having unfinished business in the human world.
One great short ghost story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a narrator who is haunted by the vulture - like eye of an old man he lives with. His obsession with that eye drives him to commit a horrible act, and then he's haunted by the sound of the old man's heart, which could be seen as his guilty conscience.
One good short ghost story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who kills an old man because he can't stand the old man's vulture - like eye. After hiding the body under the floorboards, he starts to hear the old man's heart still beating, which drives him insane. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw'. A family gets a magical monkey's paw that can grant wishes, but each wish comes with a terrible and unexpected consequence. And 'The Open Window' is also great. A young girl tells a visitor a spooky story about her uncles who died while hunting, and then the uncles seem to return, making the visitor believe he's seeing ghosts.
Sure. 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James is often considered to have elements of a ghost - written - like mystery. It's a classic short story filled with an eerie atmosphere and strange events. Another one could be 'The Monkey's Paw' which has a sort of ghostly, otherworldly presence in the story. It tells a cautionary tale about wishes coming true in unexpected and often terrifying ways.
Well, 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is among the best ghost short stories. It features the headless horseman who haunts the town of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod Crane's encounter with this spectral figure is both spooky and memorable. Another one is 'The Turn of the Screw' which is a very ambiguous ghost story. Is the governess really seeing ghosts or is she going mad? It keeps the readers guessing. 'Casting the Runes' is also great, with its tale of a cursed runic inscription that brings misfortune and a ghostly presence.