One short story that might be similar is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It also has elements of the supernatural and is set in a somewhat spooky, small - town atmosphere. The main character, Ichabod Crane, encounters strange happenings much like in 'Ghost Roll a Bell Elkins'.
Well, 'The Monkey's Paw' could be considered similar. It has that sense of the unknown and the unexpected that 'Ghost Roll a Bell Elkins' might have. In 'The Monkey's Paw', a simple object brings about strange and often terrifying events, just as there are likely strange events in 'Ghost Roll a Bell Elkins'.
There is also 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It shares the element of a somewhat mysterious and eerie story. The narrator in 'The Tell - Tale Heart' has a disturbed mental state which leads to a series of events. In 'Ghost Roll a Bell Elkins', there could be similar psychological undertones or strange events that drive the story.
Chapter 533, "Go To Hell", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fenrir's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, For a moment after Damien spoke, the forest held its breath.. By the end, Why was he letting his beasts, something moved beside it.. Inside the broader exploration storyline, the chapter closes with And somewhere far away...
Chapter 91, "[Looking for First Subscription] Chapter 91: The Selection Begins", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, It's important to know that Snow Mane is currently one of the weaker.... By the end, But at the very least, your survival skills must be strong..
Chapter 77, "Luo Ming's Commission", is the clearest early answer because it turns Luo Ming's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Leader Luo, what brings you here?" It was none other than Luo Ming... to He stood up from beside the furnace and walked up to Xia Hong..
Chapter 531, "Make Them Come To Us", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mana's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The Forest of Twin Disasters did not forgive carelessness. and follows through with Unaware that their prey had already discovered them..
Chapter 536, "Open Attack II", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with FOR THE CITY!" "HOLD THE LINE!" The moment the Captain's hand fell... and follows through with And the demons just kept coming..
Chapter 527, "But I'm Not Complaining", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The scouts arrived hours after the battle.. By the end, Bird-like mana creatures skimmed across the surface before darting.... Inside the broader faction conflict storyline, the chapter closes with Especially when dealing with enemies that preferred the sky., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 108, "Long-tailed Rodent [3-in-1 Mega Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cold Beast's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damn it!" On the other side, Luo Yuan was more direct; after... and follows through with One figure leapt down from a branch, its target clearly Luo Yuan..
Chapter 91, "[Looking for First Subscription] Chapter 91: The Selection Begins", is the clearest early answer because it turns Luo Yuan's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with It's important to know that Snow Mane is currently one of the weaker... and follows through with Had it not retracted its tusks at the last moment, Xia Chuan might....
Chapter 144, "Self-serving at the expense of others, He Meng's Rage [Sorry for being late]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Don't worry about Teng Jiao, shoot those two fools first, don't let... and ending on He thinks it's me and Xia Chuan attracting them..." Luo Yuan, on the....
Chapter 525, "Barely Winning", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The captain retaliated with a knee to Damien's abdomen., but the pressure keeps building through Damien vomited blood on impact but the demon didn't stop..