Often, there is a connection to some past event or tragedy. It could be a murder, a sudden death, or a broken heart. For instance, a story might involve a spirit that is still in the place because of a love lost long ago. These elements together create the spooky and mysterious atmosphere in adult paranormal stories.
Since the 'adult' part may involve inappropriate content, I can share some extreme paranormal ghost stories instead. One is about the haunted mansion on the hill. People who pass by at night often hear strange wailing sounds coming from it. It is said that a family was brutally murdered there decades ago and their spirits remain.
One popular young adult paranormal story is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It involves vampires and werewolves in a love triangle with a human girl. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare, which has Shadowhunters, demons, and other supernatural elements. 'The Hunger Games' also has some elements that could be considered paranormal in its dystopian world setting.
One interesting adult paranormal story is about a woman who moved into an old house. Every night, she heard strange whispers. One day, she found an old diary in the attic that told the story of a previous resident who had passed away in the house under mysterious circumstances. Since then, she felt as if the spirit was trying to communicate with her through the whispers.
Paranormal ghost stories should not involve adult content. However, I can share a normal paranormal ghost story. There was an old, abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. People said that at midnight, you could see a figure in white floating through the halls. One brave soul decided to spend the night there. As the clock struck twelve, he heard strange whispers and cold breezes swept through the rooms, making the hair on his arms stand up.
The 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare is also excellent. It has a rich world filled with shadowhunters, demons, and all kinds of paranormal creatures. It combines action, mystery, and a touch of romance which makes it very appealing to young adult readers.
Often, the theme of forbidden love might be intertwined with the paranormal aspects. For example, a new adult might fall in love with a vampire or a werewolf, which is not only against the norms of society but also comes with the added complication of the supernatural nature of the partner. There could also be themes of redemption, where a character who has made mistakes in the past has to face paranormal challenges to make amends.
One such story is about a cursed doll. This doll was found in an attic of an old house. It had an eerie look about it. Whoever brought it into their home would experience strange noises at night, like the sound of a child giggling, but in a very menacing way. Doors would open and close on their own, and the doll would seem to move when no one was looking. It was as if the doll was possessed by a malevolent spirit.
Some popular ones include 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. It features vampires and werewolves in a love triangle with a human girl. Another is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare, which has shadowhunters, demons, and other supernatural elements.
One of the great ones is 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It combines the world of witches, vampires, and demons in a really engaging way. The relationship between the main characters, a witch and a vampire, is full of passion and mystery. Another is 'Fever Series' by Karen Marie Moning. It has a unique take on the fae world and the love story that unfolds within it is both intense and thrilling. Then there's 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series by J.R. Ward. The vampire warriors in this series have some really interesting and passionate relationships.