I think 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens also counts. It has ghosts like Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. It's a well - known story that many people enjoy during the holiday season. And it has a moral lesson along with the ghostly elements.
Probably 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James. It's been very popular for a long time. It's a bit ambiguous, which makes it even scarier as you're not entirely sure what's real and what's not.
The most popular ones often include 'Dracula'. It has been adapted into many movies and has a huge following. Another is 'The Haunting of Hill House'. It's well - known for its atmospheric horror. 'The Woman in Black' is also very popular. It has been made into a successful play and movie.
The Doheny Library ghost is quite popular. Students often talk about it, especially those who spend long hours in the library. The idea of a ghost among the books is both spooky and fascinating.
The apparition of the frozen climber is quite popular. Supposedly, climbers see a figure that looks like a climber frozen in time, still in climbing position. It's a very visual and haunting image. Another popular one is the ghostly guide. There are tales of a guide who died on the mountain but still appears to help climbers in distress. Some climbers swear they've been led to safety by this spectral figure.
The story of the bellringer is quite popular. The idea of a ghost still performing its earthly duties is both spooky and fascinating. Then there's the ghostly sailor story which is also well - known. The image of a sailor lost at sea and still wandering the shores is a classic ghost story trope that many people find intriguing. And the young woman in the mansion story is popular too. It has that element of mystery and tragedy that draws people in.
The story of the vanishing hitchhiker is also well - known in Lipstickalley. A young woman in white is often seen hitchhiking on the road near Lipstickalley. When kind - hearted drivers stop to pick her up, she disappears once they reach a certain point on the road. Some think she's a lost soul searching for something she can't find in the afterlife.
A popular Acadia ghost story is about a ghostly horse and rider. They are seen galloping across the fields at night. It might be related to a local legend of a brave horseman who died in battle and his spirit continues to ride through the land he once protected.
The Assiniboine Park also has some spooky stories. There are tales of a ghostly figure near the river that runs through the park. Some say it could be the spirit of someone who drowned in the river long ago. People who visit the park at night sometimes report a feeling of being watched and strange noises coming from the direction of the river.
The story of 'Bloody Mary' is also extremely popular. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light some candles, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times into the mirror, a terrifying apparition will appear. It has been passed down for generations and has been the inspiration for many horror movies and books.
The story of Thomas Jefferson's ghost is very popular. Since he was such an important figure in American history and Monticello was his beloved home, it makes sense that people would think his spirit might still be there.
One of the most talked - about Orlando ghost stories is about a park that was built on an old burial ground. Locals say that at certain times of the year, especially around Halloween, strange lights can be seen floating above the park. There are also reports of disembodied voices and a feeling of unease when walking through the park after dark.