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The stories of ghosts here can be found in the retold literature of ancient peoples, including 'Khonsemhab and the Ghost' from Ancient Egypt, 'Philinnion and Machates' from Ancient Rome, spirits featured in Homer's Odyssey, and tales of Babylonian demons and the netherworld.

Gothic mansions, haunted estates, houses over-run by phantoms: this new collection of classic tales will keep you entertained in the long watches of the night, with neck-tingling tales from E.F. Benson, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, Edith Wharton and more.

Spirits, ghosts, demons and jackals, all conjure the tales of the unique and original culture of South Asia.A delightful collection of stories from South Asia, some extending back to early cultures of the Indus river. Include Life’s Secret; The Story of Prince Sobur; The Ghost-Brahman; The Origin of Rubies; The Match-Making Jackal; The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Being Bagged; The Field of Bones; The Boy Who Had a Moon on His Forehead and a Star on His Chin; Why the Fish Laughed; The Demon With the Matted Hair; The Ivory City and Its Fairy Princess; Sun, Moon and Wind Go Out to Dinner.FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Japan has a long and ancient custom of sharing stories of the supernatural, brought to fashionable prominence in the Kaidan literature of the Edo period. This new collection brings together the fantastic tales of vengeful spirits, mountain-dwelling phantoms, man-eating oni, haunted trees, and child-rearing ghosts.

Katie didn't expect the most haunted castle in Europe to hold the answers to an incredible family secret. During a summer studying abroad in Transylvania, she finds herself at the gates of Bran Castle, the one time prison of medieval ruler, Vlad "The Impaler." More recently, in life, Bran Castle was home to the King and Queen of Romania. In death, the castle was home to just the queen's heart.Now, along with 15-year-old Katie's friends Cam, John, and new roommate Ruth, she uncovers a century-old mystery and a terrifying adventure. Will haunting spirits from the past lead her to safety and treasure, or push her into the hands of a deadly ex-secret policeman hunting for the same prize?

Ghost Stories and Folk Tales from West VirginiaFolks in Calhoun and Wirt counties have long passed down a legend of Hedger's ghost. If you stand on a certain section of the Little Kanawha River at night and call out "Hedger" three times, you will hear a scream. If you call back, the ghost will come closer. But you better run because the next time, that ghost will be right beside you and you will find yourself on the other side of the river the next dawn. Most attribute the ghostly appearance to a peddler named Hedger who was robbed and murdered, and whose corpse was found at Devil's Run . . .You didn't know about that ghost? Well, here are some more stories in this ghostly book you can discover! The Legend of Seneca RocksThe Appalling Mystery at Wheeling's Hempfield TunnelGhost in Wetzel's CaveNew River Ghost Town Ghosts like Stretchers Neck and ThurmondHarpers Ferry, Martinsburg, and Charles Town HauntsStrange Happenings at Twistabout RidgeRowlesburg Misty GhostLost Sweethearts of Bouge Harman MountainBud Mountain's Ghostly FiddlerSpirits of Silver Run Tunnel, Eaton, and Lost TunnelNearby Fairmont Ghosts like Coffin Rider and Vinegar Hill, and Kettle RunWizards ClipBooger Hole Spirits and LegendsHaunting of Collins BettsIf you like ghost stories, this book is packed with over 100 ghost stories, legends, and haunts of West Virginia along with pictures and addresses/GPS so you can check them out.Haunted HikesPictures from the haunted sitesThe author researched each legend, interviewed locals, and visited the sites to see where the traditional storytelling began.

Some sailors come back to land full of ghost stories about cursed crews or flaming ships. But do they truly sail the seas? Or are they just tricks of the mind? Find out for yourself in this high-interest book for reluctant readers.

Atmospheric, chilling and often witty tales from the storytellers of ancient and modern phantom appearancesFrom the misty air of the highlands, to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including ‘The Screaming Skull of Greyfriars’, ‘Mary Burnet’, ‘Wandering Willie’s Tale’ and ‘Glamis Castle’, from the pen of John Buchan, Elliott O’Donnell, Margaret Oliphant, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott and more. From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction FLAME TREE 451 offers tales, myths and epic literature from the beginnings of humankind, through the medieval era to the stories of imagination and dark romance of today.

Over a hundred ghostly stories, and at least one from each county of West Virginia! Haunted Hikes. Haunted Houses.Remember those ghost stories you used to tell around the campfire?Well, here they are. . . Classic West Virginia Ghost Stories, the terrifying tales and macabre lore that will give you the shivers!-Greenbrier Ghost-Telltale Lilac Bush-Booger Hole -Strange Creek-Saul Outruns a Witch's Doings-Silver Run Tunnel and how to get there!-Ikie's Tomb-Hedger HollowAnd bunches of headless ghosts, ghost dogs and old ghost tales!In this book, you will find: Old Haunted House and Schools, Hank's Last Stop!-Ghostly places to visit including the address/GPS to find them.HAUNTED HIKES and discover the area where the ghost story took place!

Ghost Stories of New OrleansSome have heard a deep voice chanting on early morning strolls along Pirates Alley and near St Anthony's Garden. They believe it is an actor practicing for the nearby theatre. It is not. It is the ghostly voice of Pere Dagobert, a monk long-dead from the St Louis Cathedral . . .Walking tour map of the French Quarter! Pictures of the Haunted Places and addresses/GPS so you can find them!If you plan on dying, do it in New Orleans because there is a pretty good chance you will get to come back for eternity as a ghost here!Others have from thieving pirates, Vodou Queens, misers, monks, shopkeepers, and angry children . . . the tortured, the vengeful, the lost, the rich, the poor- well, just about anybody who is still not ready to go.-Ghosts along Bourbon Street-Charm Gate at the Court of Two Sisters-Mysterious Tale of the Sultan's Disappearance-Marie Laveau- Vodou Queen of New Orleans-Red-headed Ghost of Old Parish Prison-Congo Square and the Tale of the Haunted Tree-Devil's Mansion-The Axeman-St Louis, St Patricks, Lafayette and too many cemeteries to name!-Vampire of New Orleans-LaLaurie Mansion (The Old Haunted House)-The Pirates of New OrleansTake a stroll through the book-there are over 100 terrifying ghost stories and old tales of the macabre passed down and packed into this book and including: -Walking tour map of the French Quarter-Addresses/GPS to find the haunt.-Haunted Cemeteries of New Orleans like St Louis No 1 and 2.-Ghostly bayous.-Haunted plantations nearby.

Ghost Stories of Ohio and Where to search them out!Near the intersection of Chicken Hollow and Old Lafferty roads in Brown County, there was once a ghostly old lady dressed in calico and surrounded by cats who would sit on a guardrail and scream curses at passersby. She was the Calico Lady . . . She is just one of the many ghosts in this book. There's a classic Ohio ghost story from EACH COUNTY IN OHIO and where to find them. Gore OrphanageThe Legend of Amy near CincinnatiBrown County's Calico LadyScreaming Bridge in Butler CountyHeadless Horseman of Cherry HillMarietta's Floating ElizaMuddy Creek's Elmore RiderBloody BridgeSnakes in a Grave in Portage CountyWitch's GraveHell TownRed Slipper MurderRepublic Ghost TrainAnd more! This book is packed with over 110 haunted Ohio stories by ghostwriter, Jannette Quackenbush.

Good ol' fashioned ghost stories from the Hocking Hills!One night, not long in the past, a park ranger was alerted to a hound baying deep in the hollow of Old Man's Cave. He made his way from the park office and along the dark trail to search it out, flashlight in hand and following the howls until he was sure the dog was just within reach. Louder, the cries rang out, circling the ranger whose flashlight caught no sign of the dog in its beam. Then suddenly, the howls stopped as quickly as they had begun. He had come face to face with a legend-the baying hound of Old Man's Cave. This is just one of the many legends in the regions in and around Hocking Hills and Old Man's Cave: The Old Man of Old Man's CaveAsh Cave Pale LadyRock HouseLegend of the Dead Horse ThiefThe Bully, The Engineer, and Lavender Lady of Moonville TunnelThe Weeping Angel in AthensThe Lone Grave at Shallenberger Nature PreserveDead Man Hollow at Shawnee State ForestAthens AsylumBloody Horseshoe GraveOver 55 frightening ghost stories and folk tales along with haunted places to hike: Hocking Hills State ParkWayne National ForestOhio State ForestsMoonville Rail TrailThis is the first edition of Haunted Hocking and is updated to reflect the same as the Haunted Hocking Ghost Hunting Guide. Jannette Quackenbush has authored over 30 books including Ghostly Guides: *Haunted Hocking Hills*Ghosts of Moonville 1-2*Haunted Ohio Hiking Trails With Ghost Stories*Haunted Hikes of the Appalachian Hills and Hollers 1 & 2 *Haunted Hocking: A Ghost Hunter's Guide to the Hocking Hills*Ohio Ghost Hunters Guides 1-9*West Virginia Ghost Stories Legends and Haunts 1-3*Pennsylvania Ghost Stories*Ghost Stories and Folk Tales of New Orleans *Little Book of Gettysburg Ghosts and many more!>Hiking Guides: *Hocking Hills Hiking Trails*Ohio Hiking Trails: The Adventurer's Guide to Ohio's Best Hiking Trails to Explore. Some little-known. A few much traveled. All unique.

West Virginia Ghost Stories - Local legends passed down for generations in the hills and hollers . . . Discover the ghostly side of the Mountain State!Trains once slowed when nearing a railway tunnel not far from the town of Cairo because a ghostly girl in a pale dress, raven-colored hair, and wearing golden slippers would appear along the tracks. One engineer boasted that he would run right through her if she tried to slow him down. One night he did, and later regretted that decision . . . at the Silver Run Tunnel.Pictures of the Haunted Places and addresses/GPS so you can find them! Haunted Rail Trails and Hikes! Discover the real ghost stories and legends like the White Woman of Silver Run!Trans Allegheny Lunatic AsylumThe ghosts of Harpers FerryGhost dog of Laurel Creek FordGreenbrier GhostDroop Mountain Battlefield haunts22 Mine RoadHatfield and McCoy hauntsLegend of John HenryDevil BabySilver Run TunnelFlinderation TunnelOver 80 terrifying ghost stories and old tales of the macabre passed down and packed into this book and including: Haunted Hikes - Addresses/GPS to find the ghosts and haunt.Haunted Rail Trails!Spooky Cemeteries.Headless ghosts, ghosts that walk the Rail Trail, old haunted hotels, banshees, and Civil War ghosts.