One popular story involves a priest in a big city. He is called to an old apartment building where residents have reported strange noises and apparitions. The priest discovers that the building was built on an old burial ground. There is a particularly angry spirit there. The priest spends days praying and performing rituals. Eventually, he manages to convince the spirit to move on by promising to have the area blessed regularly. This story is popular as it shows the power of faith in dealing with the supernatural.
A popular one is about a priest who visits a cemetery at night. He senses an uneasy feeling and then sees a ghostly figure near a particular grave. It was the spirit of a person who had passed away with a lot of guilt. The priest offers prayers for the soul and the figure slowly fades away, as if finding some relief.
There could be a popular Ellen Gruber ghost story about a haunted theater. Actors and stagehands have reported seeing a ghostly figure in the balcony during rehearsals and shows. It's believed to be the spirit of an actor who died on stage and is still attached to the place where they had their final performance.
A popular Jake Davies ghost story might be about a spectral train. Legend has it that at midnight, a train that no longer exists in the real world appears. It's a steam - powered train with a bright headlight and a long whistle. People who have witnessed it say that the train seems to be full of shadowy figures, as if it's carrying the souls of the dead. It races through an old, abandoned railway track, disappearing into the mist as quickly as it appears.
Sure. There was a priest who noticed a lonely boy in the churchyard. He started talking to the boy and found out that the boy had lost his parents. The priest took the boy under his wing, teaching him about faith and love. Eventually, the boy grew up to be a kind - hearted man, all thanks to the priest's care.
There could be a story where Nancy Roberts tells about a river with a tragic past. A young woman drowned in the river long ago, and now her ghost haunts the banks. People who pass by at night might hear her cries for help or see a faint figure in the water. This type of story would draw on the idea of a restless spirit, unable to move on due to the sudden and tragic nature of her death.
I'm not sure which one is the most popular. But it could be a story about a haunted theater where actors have reported seeing a ghostly figure in the balcony.
One popular scary Korean ghost story is 'The Red Shoes'. It's about a pair of red shoes that seem to have a mind of their own. Whoever wears them is haunted by a female spirit. The story often plays on themes of possession and the idea that objects can hold malevolent spirits.
One well - known Malay ghost story is about the pontianak. The pontianak is often depicted as a female spirit of a woman who died during childbirth. She is said to haunt the forests and can be recognized by her long, flowing white dress and long hair. Another is the hantu pocong, which is a ghost wrapped in a white shroud, as if it was a corpse that has not been properly laid to rest.
One well - known Cambodian ghost story is about the Arak. It is said to be a female spirit. According to the story, she often appears near water bodies. People believe she can bring misfortune if provoked. She is often depicted as having long black hair and a pale face.
Well, a common Thailand ghost story is about the 'Pee Aka'. These are small, mischievous spirits that live in trees or forests. They are known to play tricks on humans who enter their territory. For example, they might lead people astray in the forest. There are also stories about haunted temples, where the spirits of the dead are said to roam, and sometimes cause strange noises or apparitions.
I'm not sure about the most popular ones specifically, but perhaps there are stories of a ghostly apparition in an old church in Llandaff. Maybe a figure that appears at midnight.