Since I haven't read this book, I can only make general guesses about the ghost stories in it. There could be tales of vengeful ghosts, seeking revenge on those who wronged them in life. There might be stories about friendly ghosts too, ones that are just there, observing the living world and maybe even protecting the people in the area they haunt. It could also feature stories where the ghosts are a part of a mystery that the characters in the stories have to solve, like finding out who the ghost was in life and what it wants, in order to put the spirit to rest.
Unfortunately, I have no information regarding the author of 'the real mccoy and other ghost stories'. It could be an indie author or someone relatively unknown. You could try reaching out to people who are into reading ghost stories or horror literature. They might be able to give you a clue about the author. Another option is to check with your local library. Librarians are often very knowledgeable and might be able to help you find the author.
Since I don't know the exact story, it could have elements like a haunted location. Maybe it's an old building.
Well, most ghost stories are just fictional tales made up to scare or entertain people. There's no scientific evidence to prove the existence of real ghosts, so while they are called 'ghost stories', they are usually products of human imagination.
In my opinion, it's hard to say all are real ghost stories. There are many fictional elements often added to make them more exciting. However, there are those who claim to have had real encounters and base their stories on that, but it's difficult to prove objectively.
In Japan, there is the story of Okiku's well. A maid named Okiku was thrown into a well by her master after she refused his advances. People say that if you lean over the well and call her name, you can hear her counting the plates she was supposed to take care of before she died. Some claim to have felt a cold hand grabbing them when they got too close to the well. It's a very spooky and dangerous - feeling story as it involves the potential of being physically grabbed by a ghostly presence.
A real - life ghost story that sends shivers down the spine is that of the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana. There are tales of ghosts of slaves and a young girl who was murdered there. Visitors have reported seeing apparitions, feeling cold hands on their shoulders, and hearing the sound of crying in the empty halls.
Some people believe that ghost stories can be real stories. There are many accounts of strange happenings that seem to defy explanation and are often attributed to ghosts. However, from a scientific perspective, there is no evidence to prove the existence of ghosts. So it really depends on one's beliefs.
One famous real Hollywood ghost story is about the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Supposedly, the ghost of Marilyn Monroe haunts her old suite there. Guests have reported seeing a figure that resembles her in the mirror. Another is the Paramount Studios, where there are tales of a phantom stagehand. Workers have heard unexplained noises and seen tools move on their own as if someone invisible was working.
Well, there's the story of the ghosts at Hampton Court Palace. During the Victorian period, there were accounts of spectral figures seen in the corridors. These could be the ghosts of former courtiers or servants. Also, some Victorian homes had their own local ghost stories. For example, there were tales of a ghostly presence in old manor houses where the owners would report cold spots and the feeling of being watched, which they attributed to ghosts from the Victorian past.
The Mackenzie Poltergeist in Greyfriars Kirkyard is another. There have been numerous reports of strange happenings in the kirkyard. People have felt sudden cold spots, heard unexplained noises, and some have even reported being physically touched by an unseen force. It is said to be the spirit of a man named George Mackenzie who was buried there.