What are some of the greatest ghost stories?

The story of the Winchester Mystery House could be considered among the greatest true ghost stories. Sarah Winchester kept building onto her house in a very strange way, which some believe was to confuse the ghosts that haunted her. There were doors that led to nowhere, staircases that ended abruptly. People have reported strange noises and feelings of unease in the house. Also, the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana has a long history of ghostly tales. It is said that the ghosts of slaves still roam there, and there are stories of a female spirit who was murdered on the property.

One of the great short ghost stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and ends up murdering him, only to be haunted by the sound of the dead man's heart.

Well, there are many spooky tales. One might be the story of the headless horseman which is often a part of such collections. Another could be the tale of a haunted mansion where strange noises are heard at night and apparitions are seen in the hallways.

One of the well - known ones is the story of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. It was a malevolent spirit that tormented the Bell family. There were strange noises, physical attacks on family members, and even voices heard.

One more is 'Casting the Runes' by M.R. James. A man is cursed by a set of runes. He starts to experience strange and terrifying events as if some malevolent spirit is after him. It's a great example of how a short story can build up a lot of suspense and horror.

Another spooky story is from the Hollywood Sign. There are rumors that the spirit of a failed actress who committed suicide near there haunts the area. People claim to have seen a figure in white near the sign at night, as if she's still searching for her big break that never came in life.

Some of the greatest old-time radio ghost stories include 'The Inner Sanctum' and 'Lights Out'. These shows were known for their creepy atmospheres and spine-chilling plots.

The collection 'Britain's Greatest Ghost Stories' may contain works from a variety of sources. It could have stories from local storytellers whose tales have been passed down through generations and then written down by various authors. There may also be contributions from established horror or mystery writers in the British literary scene.

You can find some of the greatest ghost stories in classic literature anthologies. Your local library is a great place to start. They usually have sections dedicated to horror and ghost stories. Also, many e - book platforms like Amazon Kindle have a wide selection of both classic and modern ghost stories.

One of the most famous ghost stories in Hollywood is about the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It's said that the ghost of Marilyn Monroe haunts the hotel. People claim to have seen her reflection in mirrors there.