I think 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M. R. James is a great choice. His stories are full of old - fashioned horror. The settings, often in ancient and mysterious places, add to the creepiness. There are many tales in this collection, each with its own unique brand of spectral terror.
For me, 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson also belongs in this category. It has elements of the supernatural and a very strange family dynamic. The way Jackson weaves the ghostly elements into the story of the family makes it a truly haunting read.
Another excellent one is 'The Ghost of the Mountains'. It combines the beauty of the Indian mountains with a ghostly presence. The way Bond describes the interaction between the human characters and the ghost in the mountainous terrain is really engaging. There's also 'The Woman in the Black Shawl' which is full of suspense. The black shawl - wearing woman who appears in strange circumstances creates an air of mystery that keeps you hooked till the end.
The best ones also have a unique take on the idea of ghosts. 'The Ghost Bride' by Yangsze Choo presents a different cultural view of ghosts and the afterlife. It combines elements of Chinese mythology and a coming - of - age story, which makes it stand out among other ghost fiction books.
There might be a story of a haunted ship. Sailors on a ship start to notice strange occurrences, like objects moving by themselves and cold spots. It could be related to a past disaster on the ship where many lives were lost, and the souls are trapped on the vessel.
One such book could be 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio' by Pu Songling. It is filled with numerous ancient Chinese ghost stories that are both spooky and thought - provoking.
I would recommend "Ghost Umbrella: The Beginning of the Mysterious Revival" and "Purgatory Sonata". They were both mystery detective and detective novels. The plots were more mysterious and scary, suitable for readers who liked ghost stories and reasoning. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
"The CEO's Secret Love" is a modern romance novel written by the author in seven days. The general plot of this novel is: Everyone in Jiang City knew that the 28-year-old Xie Qiao was the woman that Jiang Chenyu had been raising for ten years. The women around him changed quickly, but her status remained the same for decades. The delicate harmony between them was disrupted by the arrival of an old friend. "So, you want to leave my side?" He grabbed her collar and pulled her closer to him, a cruel expression on his face. "Let me go." She was barely breathing. "In your dreams, don't even think about leaving my side for the rest of your life! Even if I die, I'll take you with me! Didn't you say that I would suffer retribution? If I get my retribution, I'll let you accompany me!" His eyes were red and he was unusually fierce. However, there was no winner in the battlefield of love. He had lost everything to her, so how could he allow her to leave halfway? Some entanglements, once started, were destined to last a lifetime! ---------------------------- "Married to the Bone, The Lu Couple Is A Little Sweet" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Jiang Mihan. The general plot of this novel was: "All the darkness is left to the past. From the moment I met you, the cold winter dissipated and the galaxy became bright." Qiao Nan had loved someone, and he had loved her deeply. But she did not know if he loved her. As time passed, grudges and grudges rose and fell. Through his repeated attempts to save her, she finally understood his deep love. Fate had turned thousands of times, and only his embrace was her destined harbor. ---------------------------- "The Cold-Blooded President's Heart-warming Wife" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Jian Xiaoqiao. The general plot of this novel was: He was the CEO of Imperial Entertainment International, worth hundreds of billions. He was bloodthirsty and murderous. In order to achieve his goal, he married her with ulterior motives and humiliated her in every way. At this moment, she met a man who was as beautiful as a god. This man actually looked exactly like her new husband…twins? Twins? Who was he? In order to find out the truth, she sneaked into his study and discovered the huge secret that he had been hiding all this time…Two handsome men who looked exactly the same grabbed her left and right hands. They were extremely domineering."An Xiaojing, between him and me, who do you choose?" ---------------------------- The Little Sweet Wife of the Overbearing CEO was a modern romance novel written by Wandering. The general plot of the novel was: Her half-sister had snatched her boyfriend and forced her to go on a blind date with an incompetent man. For her unconscious mother, Gu Xiao Xiao had no choice but to follow her stepmother's arrangements. Newlyweds, domineering CEO Shang Linyi aggressively wooing his wife… ---------------------------- "Sweet Upstairs: CEO, are you lacking a wife?" This book was a modern romance novel written by the author Qian Jiangyue. The general plot of this novel was: Shen Wanwan was timid, weak, and desperate for face. But that was her from ten years ago… Qi Yan, cheat on me. I'll be your mistress. Wang Kai, why don't I marry your father? If I can't be your wife, I'll be your mother. Qi Yan and Wang Kai roared at the same time,"Get lost!" ---------------------------- "Love is Business, Husband, Don't Be Quiet" was a modern romance novel written by the author Tan Qing. The general plot of this novel was: On their wedding night, she was forcefully taken away. When she woke up, she had already lost her first time. Panicking, the man grabbed her chin."You're an illegitimate daughter, and I'm an illegitimate child too. You and I are the perfect match!" Late at night, he barged into her room and reached out to trap her in the corner. He bent over and muttered,"I heard that you haven't gotten pregnant for three years. Is it because you're not…so my brother doesn't touch you?" In the end, she had given up on her childhood sweetheart relationship. She had resolutely filed for a divorce. She was the real eldest daughter of the Gu family when she turned around and left. And he had racked his brains and used all sorts of methods just to get the woman that originally belonged to him. "Be good. The next set of clothes will be designed for men. I'll be your model." His arrogant jawline made people unable to look away. She was trapped under him, and her fair feet were placed on his waist. "Hmph, I never design men's clothing. Why should I make an exception for you?" "Why?" Her tone was frivolous, and her slender fingers pressed against her eyebrows. Her eyebrows furrowed."Because you're my woman. Is that enough?" "Calling you and asking who I am? Hmm? Did you reflect on what you did wrong?" He angrily forced her to the side of the bed. She lowered her head as if she had done something wrong. "I changed my phone, so I didn't save my number…" His fingers gently rubbed her sharp chin, and his voice was hoarse."Since I was wrong, I should be punished." "..." Sob sob. Before she could ask how the new bedsheets were, she was already…* It was said that the eldest young master of the Jiang family was cold-blooded and heartless. He had disappeared for many years and returned just to compete with the third young master for the Jiang Corporation…Too many rumors blurred the truth. He was just an infatuated man who cried bitterly while holding a baby's corpse. Five years later, she was reborn, but they were strangers. "Su Tingwan, don't forget that you're my lawful wife!" Jiang Qingbei said,"Wan 'er, is Zhiyu my daughter?" When all of Jiang Jingnan's love was gone, she returned with a cold aura. She stood at the highest position and opened her red lips."Do we know each other?"【? Newcomer, new work, please support, click collection, big favor big abuse?]. ---------------------------- "9th Master, Your Wife Is Super Cowardly" was a modern romance novel written by the author, the eldest daughter of the family. The general plot of this novel was: [Strong men, strong women, cool literature, sweet to the extreme] Before his rebirth, Qiao Yi's brain must have been filled with water. He actually dared to go against 9th master again and again! In her previous life, she had been schemed against by her best friend and had eventually distanced herself from him step by step. Now that she was reborn, she only wanted to protect him, cling to him, and pester him! "9th master, I know you're busy, but when are you going to take the time to get a certificate with me?" Knocking on the blackboard: 9th master is proud and affectionate, Yi Yi is serious and cowardly, warm heart healing text. "Our affection is no more than Ninth Master Jiang. We're born in different furs and die in the same cave." ---------------------------- "The CEO's Favorite" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Jae~Love. The general plot of the novel was: "If you want me to save him, marry me!" He made such a request to her. For the sake of her fiancé, she had no choice but to marry him and become his wife and the stepmother of his five-year-old son. However, she did not understand why he, as the CEO of a large corporation, was so obsessed with an ordinary woman like her. ☆ Before they got married, he had made an agreement with her that her only task was to be a good mother to his son. After marriage, she realized that she had been deceived! It turned out that other than being a good mother to his son, the most important thing was to be his beloved wife for the rest of his life! Alright, since she was the wife she would love for the rest of her life, she would reluctantly accept it! However, who could tell her how to win his heart? He had given her his wealth, his marriage, and everything else. The only thing he had in his heart was someone else. ☆ Lin Ling thought that she was dispensable to him. However, she did not know that during those beautiful years, Beitang Yi had her in his heart. ---------------------------- "The CEO's Substitute Wife" was a modern romance novel written by a rich author. The general plot of the novel was: Jiang Shuyan's parents disappeared after a trip to Macau. In order to raise money to support her life and find her parents 'whereabouts, Jiang Shuyan decided to look for a high-paying job. After a few twists and turns, she was attracted by a strange recruitment notice. The notice mentioned all kinds of attractive conditions, which made her excited and signed up. However, she did not expect that the last person who came to interview her would be a woman who looked very similar to her. The scary thing was that this was just the beginning of a conspiracy that had been planned for a long time. It wasn't until the moment she was pregnant that the tip of the iceberg was revealed… ---------------------------- "My God's Husband, A Marriage and Love" was a modern romance novel written by the author, Jiang Mihan. The general plot of this novel was: She never dreamed that she would be engaged to her idol! Her father had exchanged his life for a marriage agreement. At the age of 21, she married the most perfect tall, rich, and handsome man in the city. At the same time, a "marriage contract" with harsh conditions was handed to her. However, strangely enough, the legendary difficult life after marriage did not come. Instead, it opened the path to the peak of life! "From now on, you are my only manager!" "From now on, you can only look at me!" "From now on, you can only have me in your heart!" "From now on…" "From now on, your head! Is there such an unfair treaty?" Before he could finish his overbearing terms, she interrupted him."Can there be one that's for my benefit?!" "Yes!" He answered straightforwardly. "Which one?" She looked at him. He looked back at her, his eyes sparkling. He said firmly, "From now on, you are the only one I love." From now on, you are the only one I love…He said so, and indeed did so. When his stepmother scolded her, he would scold his stepmother back. When his sister made things difficult for her, he scolded her angrily. When his friends ignored her, he blocked them. When his subordinates neglected her, he would shoot a glance at her and fire her for no reason! Heavens! He was practically doting on her to the heavens! She couldn't handle such high-class treatment! Thus, she successfully reached the peak of her life… But one day, a mysterious woman suddenly broke into their lives, and the subversion began.
One really interesting ghost story is about the Tower of London. It has a long and bloody history. Many people were executed there, and there are tales of their ghosts still lingering. The ghosts of Anne Boleyn, one of Henry VIII's wives who was beheaded, is said to be seen walking around the tower. Also, the ghost of Lady Jane Grey, who was also executed there, is rumored to haunt the place. These stories are interesting because they are intertwined with real historical events and the architecture of the tower itself seems to hold an air of mystery that makes the ghost stories all the more believable.
I would recommend 'The Monkey's Paw'. It's a relatively short and straightforward story, yet it's full of suspense and horror. The basic concept of a magical paw that grants wishes but with a terrible price is easy to understand, making it a great choice for those new to English ghost stories.
I recommend 'The Embroidered Daughter of the First Wife' to you. It's an ancient romance novel about fighting in the palace. The exciting court battles, love disputes, and family grudges were intoxicating. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
One opera with great stories is 'Carmen'. The story of Carmen, a passionate and free - spirited gypsy woman, is full of love, jealousy, and tragedy. Her relationship with Don José is complex and ultimately leads to a heart - breaking end.