Well, one characteristic is that they can play on our fears. They might involve things like ghosts, witches, or other supernatural entities. They also tend to be set in isolated or eerie locations, such as a deserted cemetery or an old, abandoned mansion. In addition, classic short ghost stories often rely on a sense of mystery. The reader is left wondering what exactly is going on until the end when all is revealed. They may also use elements of foreshadowing to build up the anticipation. For instance, a character might notice a strange symbol early on, and later it turns out to be related to the ghostly events. This keeps the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat.
One of the best is 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs. It's about a family who comes into possession of a mummified monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes, but with terrifying and unforeseen consequences. Another great one is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator's descent into madness as he tries to convince the reader of his sanity while he has just murdered an old man because of his 'evil eye' is both chilling and thought - provoking.
The following are all classic short ghost stories:
In " Flowers in the Mirror ", a woman went for a walk in the garden at night and suddenly heard a woman's voice: " Hello, I'm a ghost. I'm here to chat with you." She walked closer and saw that it was a thin woman dressed in Qing Dynasty clothes. She had a mask on her face and her voice was gentle. The woman told her that her father had passed away a few years ago and that her mother had been by her side to take care of her. However, her mother suddenly disappeared when she was young, leaving behind a box with her long hair. The woman asked her to help her find her mother. She gave the woman a box and asked the woman to take the box to her mother.
In the Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, there was a short story called The Peony Pavilion, which told the story of a woman who met a ghost in the garden. The woman was singing and dancing in the garden. Suddenly, a ghost appeared in front of her and told her,"You are the most beautiful woman in my heart, but I can only appear in the dark." The woman didn't know what it meant. The ghost told her that her father was a scholar and his mother died when she was young, leaving behind a secret garden with many ghosts dancing and singing. The woman was deeply moved by the story of the ghost and decided to go to the garden to find the answer.
There was a legend in Dream of the Red Chamber about Lin Daiyu. According to legend, Lin Daiyu's soul was discovered by Grandmother Jia. Grandmother Jia wanted her to stay in the world, so she locked Lin Daiyu's soul in a bottle so that her soul could never leave. However, after the death of Grandmother Jia, Lin Daiyu's soul was released again. She went to the room where Lin Daiyu used to live and saw many familiar scenes, including Lin Daiyu's portrait and her former belongings.
In the Journey to the West, there is a story about Sun Wukong's battle with monsters. One of the monsters is called the Black Bear Spirit. Legend has it that the black bear spirit once met his past self in a cave and told him that he was once a scholar who had been demoted to the mortal world to become a black bear spirit because he had killed someone by mistake.
Definitely. 'A Rose for Emily' by William Faulkner has elements of the macabre. Miss Emily's strange life and the discovery at the end create a sense of the ghostly. 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe is another. The narrator's relationship with his cat takes a dark and supernatural turn. Also, 'August Heat' by W. F. Harvey is a short story with a strange and somewhat ghostly premonition - like plot.
There was a legend that there was a forgotten shop in the ancient forest. The owner of the shop was a young girl who often sold strange items here. One day, when she was watching the sunset at the entrance of the shop, she suddenly heard a deep voice calling out to her. She approached the voice and found that it was an old man. He told her that he needed her help because his family had been waiting here for a long time, but he had no money to pay their tuition.
The girl decided to help him, so they started talking. The old man told her his story. They talked for a long time, and the girl felt very sympathetic to his experience. In the end, the girl decided to help him leave and give him some money. But when they walked out of the shop, the girl suddenly felt a chill. She realized that the old man was not an ordinary person, but a ghost.
The girl ran home in horror but found herself lost. She called her family, but no one answered. She finally found the door closed and the shop was filled with empty bottles and items. She realized that she had lost her soul and the old man had become her new master.
The following are some of the recommended short novels: Kong Yiji-Lu Xun: It is considered one of Lu Xun's best short stories and the pinnacle of short stories in China and even the world. 2. Dubliners by Joyce: A collection of Joyce's short stories, known as one of the most famous collections of short stories in the entire 20th century in the West. 3. " Snowy Country "-Kawabata Yasunari: This is one of Kawabata Yasunari's works that won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The text is beautiful and full of desolation. 4. " Attack on the Bakery Again "-Haruki Murakami: Haruki Murakami's collection of short stories. The story " The Missing Elephant " left a deep impression on people. 5. The Lover-Duras: This novel begins with "I'm old". It's fascinating. Many people are attracted by this sentence. 6. Kafka's Short Stories: A collection of Kafka's short stories. Among them, Metamorphosis and The Hungry Artist are classics.
They often rely on simple yet effective elements. Like the use of a single, unexplained sound in the middle of the night to create fear. And they usually have a small cast of characters which makes it easier to focus on the horror. For instance, a lone traveler in a haunted place. The stories in 'short story short ghost stories' also tend to have a twist at the end that leaves the reader with a sense of unease.
The story took place in an ancient forest where there was a temple that was said to have sealed a demon. Legend has it that there is a cursed treasure in the temple. Only brave people can open the treasure, but the price of opening the treasure is to lose their lives.
The protagonist of the story was a young explorer who heard the legend and decided to go to the temple in search of treasure. After walking in the forest for a few days, he finally arrived at the temple. However, when he entered the temple, he found that the entire temple had been sealed and became abnormally strange and terrifying.
He heard some strange sounds, saw some strange symbols and marks, and even saw some ghosts and spirits. He began to feel afraid, but he still decided to look for the treasure.
In the end, he found the treasure but lost his life the moment he opened it. His soul was trapped in the temple and became a servant of the demon. The demon obtained the treasure and became even more powerful. He began to control the entire forest and the surrounding areas.
From then on, the temple became a terrifying place. People were afraid to go there.
There is an old legend about a lonely night, a young woman was walking alone in the garden when she suddenly heard a deep sigh. She curiously approached the source of the sound and found an unfamiliar man lying on the ground, breathing weakly.
The woman was scared and didn't know what to do. However, the voice sounded again. This time, the voice was even lower. The woman couldn't help but feel curious. She approached the man and found that he was holding a sword in his hand.
The woman was terrified and ran away. The sound of the sword echoed in the garden along with her scream. The woman ran to the depths of the garden and found a bottomless cave. She didn't dare to go in, but she heard the voice. It seemed to be calling out to her.
The woman decided to take the risk and enter the cave. She passed through the dark cave and finally came to a mysterious room. There was an old bed in the middle of the room, on which lay a white-haired old man.
The woman didn't know what to do. She felt fear. However, the old man suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the woman.
There was a young woman living in an old apartment. She often heard strange sounds at night, like someone knocking on the door. She tried to contact the owner through the phone and the window, but there was no response.
One day, she heard a voice that seemed to come from her closet. She tried to open the closet but found it empty. Then she heard a deep voice telling her that her death was destined. She screamed in horror, but the voice grew louder and louder, as if it were mocking her.
She finally found a diary with an ancient name written on it. She opened the diary and found that it recorded a history and legend about this apartment. It was rumored that a mysterious person once lived in this apartment. He was cursed because of his control over the apartment and was eventually suppressed in the closet.
The woman realized that she could save the apartment by solving the mystery, but she needed to find the mysterious person. She began to look for clues in the apartment and found some mysterious items. Finally, she found the mysterious person who was the owner of the apartment. He told her that he never wanted to sell the apartment because he didn't want to lose control of it. But when he realized that the woman was obsessed with the apartment, he realized that he had to give up control of the apartment or he would suffer the same fate.
The woman finally succeeded in saving the apartment. She solved the mystery and gained control of the apartment.