Can you recommend some ghost stories from 'M R James More Ghost Stories'?

Oh, 'Casting the Runes' is a great one. It has a really menacing atmosphere and a very interesting plot about a cursed set of runes.

Sure. 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad' is a very famous one. It has a really eerie atmosphere with the protagonist's encounter on the beach.

Yes, 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' is another great one. It has a very mysterious plot. The story unfolds in a cathedral setting, and as with many of M R James' works, there are strange occurrences and a sense of unease. His use of detailed descriptions of the environment and the characters' experiences really draws you into the story and makes it a great Christmas - themed ghost story.

Another great one is 'Casting the Runes'. It's known for its menacing and insidious plot. The idea of a curse being passed through runic symbols is really spooky. The story shows how the curse gradually affects the victim in a very unsettling way.

Some of the best M R James ghost stories include 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. It's a classic with a very eerie atmosphere. The story builds tension effectively as the main character encounters strange happenings after finding a whistle on a desolate beach.

The vivid descriptions. James has a way of painting a picture with his words. For example, in his stories, he can make a simple old house seem like the most terrifying place on earth just by describing the creaking floors and the cold drafts.

Well, one characteristic is the vivid and detailed settings. James often sets his stories in old, spooky places like ancient monasteries or isolated mansions. This creates a perfect backdrop for the supernatural events to unfold.

There are many different main characters across the stories. In 'Canon Alberic's Scrap - Book', Canon Alberic is a key figure. He discovers the strange scrap - book which brings about a series of eerie events.

One of the well - known ones is 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. It's a classic with a spooky atmosphere. Another is 'Casting the Runes' which has elements of dark magic and revenge.

Yes, 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M R James is a great collection. It contains some really spooky tales like 'Canon Alberic's Scrap - Book'.