What are some popular online short ghost stories?

One popular kids short ghost story is 'The Haunted Doll'. It's about a doll that moves on its own at night. Another is 'The Ghost in the Attic', where a child hears strange noises coming from the attic and discovers a friendly ghost. And 'The Gray Lady' is also well - known, which tells of a lady in gray who haunts an old mansion.

One popular short story is 'The Night Before Christmas'. It's a classic that has been retold in many versions online. It gives a vivid picture of Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and all the excitement. Also, 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' in short - story form is very popular. It's not just a fun story about a reindeer with a shiny nose but also about acceptance and the importance of being different during the Christmas season.

Well, popular short ghost stories typically build suspense quickly. Take 'Casting the Runes' for instance. Right from the start, there's a sense of something wrong and dangerous. They also make use of elements that seem ordinary but turn out to be extraordinary. In 'The Open Window', the window is just a normal part of a room at first, but then it becomes a portal for the spooky story told by the girl. Another feature is that they can be based on cultural superstitions or folklore. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' draws on American folklore, which gives it an added layer of familiarity and spookiness for the readers.

Another is 'Exhalation' by Ted Chiang. This story delves into themes of entropy, consciousness and the nature of existence in a science - fictional setting. Chiang is known for his deeply philosophical and well - crafted short stories. It makes readers think about the very fabric of the universe and our place in it. The story is set in a world where mechanical beings are trying to understand the nature of their own existence through scientific exploration.

One popular one is 'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu. It's a beautifully written story that blends family relationships with science - fictional elements. It has won numerous awards.

One popular one is Wattpad. It has a large community of writers and readers. Writers can post their short stories and get feedback. Another is FictionPress, which focuses mainly on fictional works including short stories. There's also Medium, where you can publish your short stories and reach a wide audience.

'Flowers for Algernon' by Daniel Keyes is also quite well - known. Although it can be considered more of a science - fictional psychological story, it has been widely read online. It tells the story of a man with a low IQ who undergoes an experiment to increase his intelligence. The story is both heart - wrenching and thought - provoking as it delves into themes of identity, intelligence, and the human condition.

One popular one is 'The Man in the Black Suit'. It's a creepy story that showcases King's ability to create a sense of dread. Another is 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption', which was later made into the well - known movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'.

One popular ghost story is 'The Bell Witch'. It's about a malevolent spirit that haunted a family in Tennessee in the early 19th century. The witch was said to torment the family, causing strange noises, physical harm, and even death. Another is 'The Amityville Horror'. A family moved into a house where a mass murder had occurred, and they reported all sorts of terrifying paranormal activities like slime on the walls and demonic voices.

A well - known ghost story is 'Bloody Mary'. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, in front of a mirror, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times, a ghostly woman will appear. Some people claim to have had really spooky experiences with this. Also, 'The Winchester Mystery House' has its own share of ghost stories. The house was built by Sarah Winchester, and it has many strange architectural features that are said to be designed to confuse the ghosts that haunted her.