The most terrifying ones might be those involving the phantom rickshaw itself. The idea of a rickshaw being driven by some unseen, ghostly force is really spooky.
There could be many terrifying stories in it. Maybe the ones where the ghosts have some sort of connection to the living world and are trying to communicate or seek revenge. The very thought that there might be a ghostly presence lurking around, waiting to make its presence known, is what makes these stories so terrifying. The author's descriptions of the eerie settings and the way the ghosts interact with the living characters add to the horror.
Well, in 'phantom rickshaw and other ghost stories', the stories that play on our fears of the unknown are often the scariest. For example, stories where people encounter strange apparitions in the dead of night. These apparitions seem to defy all logic and appear out of nowhere, leaving the characters in the story, and the readers, feeling a sense of dread. The use of atmosphere and the slow build - up of tension in these stories also contribute to their scariness.
I'm not entirely sure as I haven't studied every story in detail, but likely there are characters who encounter the phantom rickshaw and the ghosts.
One of the terrifying stories is likely the title story 'The Woman in Black'. It often involves a spooky apparition of a woman dressed in black, which is a classic and creepy element in ghost stories.
One of the terrifying stories might be the one about the room in the tower itself. Maybe there are strange apparitions or a sense of unease in that room. It could be that the main character experiences some sort of supernatural encounter there.
The story of the drowned bride is really terrifying. She was on her way to the wedding, crossing a river in a carriage, but the carriage toppled and she drowned. Now, on stormy nights, people say they can see a wet - haired bride in a water - logged dress by the riverbank, reaching out as if looking for help.
The story of La Pascualita is terrifying. She is a mannequin in a bridal gown in a store in Chihuahua. Some say she has a ghostly presence. There are rumors that she moves on her own and her eyes seem to follow people around the store.
The story of the haunted haciendas in Guatemala can be really terrifying. These old plantation houses are said to be full of restless spirits. Workers and visitors have reported seeing apparitions of former slaves or masters. The feeling of being watched and the cold spots in these haciendas make the stories quite spooky.
The most terrifying one might be the story of the abandoned toy store. At night, the toys would start to move on their own. Dolls' eyes would seem to follow people around. It was really spooky. People say it was because a child who loved the toys died in the store a long time ago and his spirit made the toys come alive.
A very scary Derry ghost story is about the Phantom Horseman. He is said to ride through the streets of Derry on stormy nights. His horse's hooves make a terrifying clattering sound, and his figure is often seen as a dark shadow against the lightning - filled sky. People believe that seeing him is a bad omen.
There's a story about a nurse's station in an old hospital. Every night at exactly 3 am, the phone would ring, but when answered, there was only static. One brave nurse stayed up to see if she could figure it out. As the phone rang, she saw a translucent figure pass by the station. It was believed to be the spirit of a patient who had died while waiting for an important call.
The story of the vanishing guide is quite terrifying. A group of tourists hired a local guide to take them to a sacred place. Along the way, the guide suddenly disappeared. They heard his screams in the distance but couldn't find him. Later, the locals said that the place was cursed, and the guide might have been taken by the vengeful spirits of the ancestors who didn't want outsiders to intrude.