The Blackwell Ghost is fictional. Most often, such entities are part of fictional tales or myths designed to thrill and capture the imagination. They have no basis in reality.
Well, it's a bit of both. There are indeed some genuine accounts in ghost hunters stories. For example, in some old, haunted houses, multiple ghost hunters have reported similar paranormal activities such as cold spots or objects moving on their own. But, a large number of these stories are fictional. People might be influenced by horror movies and create stories that seem exciting but lack real evidence. Also, in the dark and eerie environments where ghost hunting often takes place, it's easy to misinterpret normal sounds and sights as something supernatural.
It's almost surely fictional. While there are many ghost stories in the world, the idea of a hundred billion of them is more of a creative exaggeration. Ghost stories are often part of folklore and superstition, and while some people claim to have had real experiences, the sheer number in this title is more for the sake of creating a sense of vastness and mystery, rather than indicating a real quantity of actual stories.
They are most likely fictional. Ghosts have no scientific basis to prove their existence, so these Norton Ghost Stories are probably made - up for entertainment or to pass on local legends.
One popular fictional ghost story is 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It tells a haunting tale of a governess who believes the children she is taking care of are being haunted by ghosts. Another is 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. And then there's 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving, with the infamous Headless Horseman which is a sort of ghostly figure that haunts the town of Sleepy Hollow.
Oscar Wilde is the author of 'The Canterville Ghost'. Charles Dickens wrote 'A Christmas Carol'. Washington Irving penned 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.
Well, 'The Turn of the Screw' is a well - known fictional ghost story. It's a psychological horror where a governess believes she sees the ghosts of former employees at the estate where she works. Then there's 'Ghost Story' by Peter Straub. It has a complex plot involving a group of old men who are haunted by a past incident and some very eerie ghosts. And don't forget 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman. In this story, Coraline discovers a parallel world with a very creepy 'Other Mother' who has a ghostly and menacing presence.
I think they are mainly fictional. However, our perception of the unknown and the power of suggestion can make these stories seem real. People might misinterpret natural sounds or their own emotions in a spooky place as a ghost confessing something. Also, in some cultures, these stories are a part of their folklore, which is more about tradition and storytelling than actual ghostly encounters.
A more modern example is 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill. The titular ghost woman is a terrifying figure that haunts the characters in the story. The desolate setting of the marshlands and the old, dilapidated house enhance the sense of dread and the ghostly nature of the story.