What are some popular kids short ghost stories?

Well, there's the 'Ghost of the Grey Lady'. This is a story often told in old castles or big, spooky houses. She's usually described as a sad figure in a grey dress, floating around. And 'The Haunted Doll' is also quite well - known among kids. It's about a doll that seems to have a life of its own and does strange things. 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf Ghost' is another. A boy keeps seeing a ghostly wolf but no one believes him until it's too late.

One popular kids short story is 'The Little Red Hen'. In this story, the hen does all the work of planting, harvesting and baking bread while the other animals refuse to help. But in the end, she doesn't share the bread with those lazy animals. It teaches kids about the value of hard work.

The story of 'Bloody Mary' is also well - known among kids. The idea is that if you stand in a dark bathroom, say 'Bloody Mary' three times in front of a mirror, a ghostly figure might appear. It gives kids a spooky feeling as it involves the mystery of the mirror and the unknown apparition that could potentially show up.

One popular kids' scary ghost story is 'The Bloody Mary'. It's about a girl who appears in the mirror when you say her name three times in a dark bathroom. Another is 'The Girl with the Green Ribbon'. A girl always wears a green ribbon around her neck, and in the end, when the ribbon is removed, her head falls off. And there's 'The Haunted House' where kids enter an old, spooky house and encounter various strange and ghostly happenings.

One popular kids short story is 'The Little Red Hen'. In this story, the hen does all the work of planting, harvesting and baking bread while the other animals refuse to help. But in the end, she doesn't share the bread with those lazy animals. It teaches kids about the value of hard work.

One popular kids bedtime short story is 'The Three Little Pigs'. It's about three pigs who build different houses to protect themselves from the big bad wolf. Another is 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', where Goldilocks enters the bears' house and tries their things. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' is also well - loved, with the girl in a red hood going to visit her grandma and encountering the wolf along the way.

One popular kids fantasy short story is 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a mermaid who dreams of becoming human. Another is 'The Wizard of Oz' which features Dorothy's adventures in a magical land. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is also very well - known, with Alice falling down a rabbit hole into a strange world full of peculiar creatures.

Some English kids short stories that are very popular include 'Snow White'. In this story, Snow White is persecuted by her evil stepmother but is saved by the seven dwarfs and a prince. 'The Tortoise and the Hare' is also a well - loved one. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race while the tortoise keeps going steadily and wins the race. 'Pinocchio' is about a wooden puppet who wants to become a real boy and has many adventures while learning about right and wrong.

The story of 'The Little Sparrow' is also well - liked. It's about a sparrow that gets lost and is helped by various animals on its journey back home. It shows the importance of helping others and the power of friendship among different creatures.

Well, one characteristic is that they are short enough to hold a child's attention. They usually start with something mysterious, like a strange sound or an unexplained sight. The characters are often relatable, like a curious kid. The stories also have a touch of the supernatural but not in a very complex way. The scares are mild, like a sudden cold breeze or a faint whisper. And the endings are usually positive or at least not too disturbing. For example, a ghost might turn out to be a kind spirit that just wanted to communicate or was just passing through. This makes it suitable for kids to enjoy the thrill of a ghost story without having nightmares.