I'm not entirely certain. There are so many books of ghost stories out there. If this 'pan book' has unique elements like really spooky and original stories, a distinct writing style, or has been recommended by a lot of horror enthusiasts, then it could be famous. However, without having read it or knowing more about it, I can't be definite.
The Amityville Horror story is quite famous. A family moved into a house where a terrible murder had occurred. Strange things started to happen right away. Doors would slam on their own, cold spots were everywhere, and they saw apparitions. It was so bad that they had to leave the house.
Yes, they are. The stories are designed to send shivers down your spine.
World-famous fairy tales include: 1 Snow White-created by Max Weber of Germany and considered one of the most famous fairy tales. 2. Little Red Riding Hood (Red Hat) -created by France's De Saint-Exupéry, it tells the story of a young girl who was turned into a wolf by her mother. Cinderella (Cinderella) -Composed by England's William shakespeare, it tells the story of a young woman who was forced to leave her noble family to live with her stepmother and sister. 4 Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales-Famous fairy tales in Denmark include Ugly Duckling, Tiny Girl, etc. 5 Fairy Tales of Great Society-Co-written by Germany's Grimm and Hans Grimm, it is considered one of the most famous fairy tale collections in the world, including Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, etc. These stories were widely spread and influenced many cultures and generations.
Many of them might have a spooky setting, like an old mansion or a dark alley. These settings create an immediate sense of unease.
Another great one is 'Raat'. This story is set in a desolate village at night. A young girl experiences strange happenings around her. The atmosphere is really spooky with the description of the dark alleys and the howling of the wind. It plays on the fear of the unknown which is typical in horror stories.
There's a good chance that it is a horror collection. A ghost train is a classic horror motif. Stories about it are likely to involve elements like fear, the unknown, and the supernatural. However, without reading it, we can't be certain. It could also have elements of other genres mixed in, such as adventure if the characters are on a quest to discover the truth about the ghost train, but the overall tone might still be horror - influenced.
The following are a collection of horror short ghost stories: The Ghost in the Mirror There was a mysterious mirror in an old house. Whenever someone passed by, they would hear the voice in the mirror,"You're in there." But when they walked into the mirror, they found that their bodies were getting smaller and smaller until they became bugs. 2 Lost Souls There was a young girl who often heard a voice at night telling her that her mother was looking for her. But when she went to her mother's room, she found that her mother was gone. She was very afraid, but when she opened the door, she saw a spirit wearing her mother's clothes. 3. Bloody Disaster In a small town, there was a house called the Red House. Legend had it that a demon lived in this house, and every summer, there would be a bloody disaster. Whenever someone passed by the house, they would see a red ghost wandering around the house. The Ghost on the Phone There was a boy who always answered the phone before he went to bed. One day when he was sleeping, he heard a voice: "Hello, I am your ghost." He was very scared, but when he turned on the phone, he saw his mother on the other end of the line. The Forgotten Basement There was a forgotten laboratory in the basement of a city. It was said that a mad scientist once lived here and tried to create a killing machine. But his experiment failed and the machine disappeared.
Since I don't know the exact content of the 'pan book of horror stories', it's hard to say. But it could have a brave detective as a main character who is trying to solve the mystery behind a series of strange deaths in a spooky mansion.
I'm not sure specifically which authors are in it without more information. It could be a compilation of works from various horror writers.
One of the most famous is 'Dracula'. It's about a vampire who preys on the living. The story has been adapted many times, with its dark castles and blood - sucking scenes being really spooky.