One more is 'Casting the Runes' by M.R. James. A man is cursed by a set of runes. He starts to experience strange and terrifying events as if some malevolent spirit is after him. It's a great example of how a short story can build up a lot of suspense and horror.
One of the great short ghost stories is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'vulture - like' eye and ends up murdering him, only to be haunted by the sound of the dead man's heart.
Another excellent story from it could be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. This story is quite thought - provoking as it starts with a seemingly normal small - town lottery but takes a very dark turn, making readers reflect on society and human nature.
Sure. 'The Signal-Man' by Charles Dickens is a great one. It has a spooky and mysterious atmosphere that draws the reader in. Another is 'The Garden Party' by Katherine Mansfield, which beautifully explores class differences through a simple event. And 'The Man Who Would Be King' by Rudyard Kipling is also a classic, full of adventure and exploration of human nature.
Well, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' is also remarkable. A woman is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper as part of her rest cure. As time passes, she becomes obsessed with the wallpaper, seeing strange figures and eventually descending into madness, which reflects the oppressive nature of her situation.
Sure. 'The Gift of the Magi' from this collection is really great. It's a story about a young couple who are very poor but they each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other. It shows deep love and selflessness.
πFor readers who are looking for fantasy novels and ghost stories similar to the Immortal Emperor, I recommend the following books: 1. "I Create an urban ghost story in Tokyo": Transmigrate to an ordinary world and face death. Gained the cheat ghost story technique. He was the head of the Japanese Special Case Investigation Department and the founder of the Lighthouse and European ghost stories organizations. He was also the master of ghost stories. 2. [Tokyo Ghost Story Notes: A pitch-black notebook. Write your own ghost story at midnight.] [Normal ghost stories: Enhances your notes and gains more abilities.] If you have the fear of facing death, then this is your best choice. [Legend: Find out the truth behind the legend and make it truly yours.] 3. "Journey to the Heavens from Tokyo Ghost Stories": Traversing through the ghost stories world, I thought I could become the master of ghosts and gods like Seimei. However, he did not expect to obtain Tomie's power. From then on, in order to survive, Si Ye inevitably came into contact with the strange and revolved around a few ghost stories. I hope you like my recommendation, Mwah ~π
Well, among the greatest short novels, there's 'Bartleby, the Scrivener' by Herman Melville. This story is really thought - provoking as it shows the alienation of Bartleby in the workplace. Then, 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway is also notable. Hemingway's minimalist style in this short story makes it a classic. It's about a couple having a conversation that implies a lot about their relationship and a difficult decision. Also, 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka is a masterpiece. Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect is a symbol of many things like alienation and the human condition.
Sure. One short ghost story could be about a haunted old house. A family moves in and starts to hear strange noises at night. Doors open and close by themselves. They see a shadowy figure in the hallway. Eventually, they find out that a previous owner died in the house under mysterious circumstances and their spirit still lingers.
A short ghost story is about a lighthouse keeper. He was alone in the lighthouse on a stormy night. Suddenly, he saw a figure outside the window, a woman in white. She seemed to be floating. He rubbed his eyes, thinking it was his imagination, but she was still there. When he opened the door to confront her, she disappeared. But then he heard her sobbing from inside the lighthouse, and he was never the same again.
Based on the information given, I recommend the following short ghost stories: 1. "Ghost Story with an Unpredictable Ending" 2. "Don't be a Companion with the Spirit." The above is my personal recommendation. I hope you like my recommendation.