They create suspense. As people listen to a party ghost story, they start to anticipate something strange might happen. For example, if the story is about a haunted room in the party venue, guests might start to feel a bit uneasy about the area. Also, it gives people a shared experience of being spooked together, which can bring the group closer and make the party more memorable.
A well - known party ghost story involves the 'Crying Bride'. At parties held in a particular old manor, people often hear the sobs of a bride who was jilted at the altar long ago. It's a really eerie story. There's also the 'Shadow Man' story. During parties in some historic buildings, a dark shadowy figure is seen moving along the walls, as if observing the partygoers, which gives everyone a good scare.
A group of friends held a Halloween party at a rented cottage. In the middle of the party, one of the friends went to the attic to get some extra decorations. There, he saw a little girl's ghost sitting in the corner. She was crying silently. He ran back downstairs in terror. After some research, they learned that a girl had died in that attic many years ago. The presence of the party might have stirred up her spirit, making her visible on that Halloween night.
One classic ghost story is 'The Bell Witch'. It's about a spirit that haunted a family in Tennessee in the early 19th century. The witch would torment the family, making strange noises, moving objects, and even attacking family members. It's a spooky tale that is sure to send chills down the spines of party - goers.
There's the 'The Girl in the Window'. In this story, there's an old, abandoned house in the neighborhood. At night, if you look through the window on the second floor, you can see the figure of a young girl. She's said to be a victim of a long - ago tragedy and her spirit still lingers. And 'The Gray Lady' is also a popular one. She's often seen in old mansions, gliding through the hallways wearing a gray dress.
First, set the mood. Dim the lights and maybe have some spooky music playing softly in the background. Then, use a slow and suspenseful tone when telling the story. For example, when starting the story of 'The Headless Horseman', say something like 'On a dark and stormy night in a small village...' and build up the tension as you go.
The Box Ghost could be really unexpected. He's usually so focused on his boxes that seeing him at a party would be a shock. He might bring his boxes as party favors or something, which would be really odd. He could keep trying to stack his boxes in the middle of the dance floor, much to the annoyance of the other guests.
Use different voices for different characters in the story. For example, if there's a scary old man in the ghost story, use a deep, raspy voice when you're telling that part. It adds to the atmosphere.
At our slumber party, Alie and Georgia were competing to tell the scariest ghost story. Alie began with a tale of a ghost ship. She said that sailors would see it on foggy nights. The ship was all in tatters, and the crew on it were like skeletons. They say that if you hear the creaking of the ship's boards, it's a sign that the ghost ship is near, and bad luck will follow.
At parties, there are always so many fun things to do. One time at a beach party, we had a sandcastle - building competition. It was hilarious as everyone was trying to create the most elaborate and tallest sandcastle.