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Save:'Bag of Bones' by Stephen King is a haunting tale that weaves together elements of a ghost story, a love story, and a whodunit murder mystery. The story follows writer Mike Noonan as he uncovers secrets about his late wife and becomes entangled in a mysterious history of murders in a small town. The novel is praised for its blend of supernatural happenings, self-discovery, and suspenseful storytelling that keeps readers captivated until the very end.
On a very hot day in August of 1994, my wife told me she was going down to the Derry Rite Aid to pick up a refill on her sinus medicine prescription—this is stuff you can buy over the counter these da... - #2
Save:'The Broken Girls' by Simone St. James is a chilling and suspenseful novel that intertwines two timelines, one set in the post-WWII era at a boarding school for troubled girls called Idlewild Hall, and the other set in present-day Vermont. The story follows Fiona Sheridan, a journalist haunted by her sister's murder on the school grounds, as she delves into the dark history of the school and the mysteries surrounding the girls who once resided there. The novel expertly weaves together elements of murder, ghost stories, urban legends, and conspiracy, creating a captivating murder mystery with a supernatural twist.
The phone rang again. She swiped quickly at her eyes and glanced at it, sitting on the passenger seat where she’d tossed it. The display glowed in the darkness. Jamie’s name, and the time: three o’clo... - #3
Save:Beloved by Toni Morrison is a haunting and complex story that delves into the horrors of slavery and its lingering impact on individuals. The book weaves together themes of love, motherhood, guilt, identity, and the supernatural, creating a dense and poetic narrative that explores the lives of freed slaves post-slavery era. Morrison's writing style is described as rich, poetic, and masterful, blending magical realism into the storytelling to create a touching tale of a woman grappling with her past and the return of her deceased daughter.
124 WAS SPITEFUL. Full of a baby’s venom. The women in the house knew it and so did the children. For years each put up with the spite in his own way, but by 1873 Sethe and her daughter Denver were it... - #4
Save:"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic that follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and lonely man who despises Christmas and cares only about money. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits - the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come - who show him the errors of his ways and the impact of his actions. Through these ghostly encounters, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of kindness, compassion, and generosity. The book is known for its vivid imagery, memorable characters, and Dickens' skillful storytelling that weaves together themes of redemption, empathy, and the spirit of the holiday season.
The writing style of "A Christmas Carol" is praised for its descriptive language, powerful imagery, and engaging narrative that captures the essence of Victorian London and the festive season. Dickens' ability to create atmospheric scenes, evoke strong emotions, and convey moral lessons through storytelling shines through in this classic novella. Readers appreciate the heartwarming and thought-provoking nature of the story, as well as the enduring message of hope, transformation, and the joy of giving.
1812 Charles John Huffam Dickens is born at Portsmouth to John and Elizabeth (née Barrow) Dickens. The government orders a group of Luddites, an organized band of laborers opposed to the industrialize... - #5
Save:The Ghost Writer by John Harwood is a modern gothic novel that follows the story of Gerard Freeman as he delves into the mystery of his mother's past and unearths dark secrets best left buried. The narrative is interspersed with Victorian ghost stories written by Gerard's grandmother, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to the plot. The book is described as a wonderfully literary ghost story with a captivating atmosphere that keeps readers hooked until the end, despite some mixed opinions on the ending itself.
I FIRST SAW THE PHOTOGRAPH ON A HOT JANUARY AFTERnoon in my mothers bedroom. She was asleep-so I thought-in the sunroom at the other end of the house. I crept in through the half-open door, enjoying t... - #6
Save:This House Is Haunted by John Boyne is a gothic ghost story set in a Victorian era, revolving around Eliza Caine, a young governess who takes a job at Gaudlin Hall to care for two children. As Eliza delves into the mysterious occurrences in the house, she uncovers dark family secrets and faces supernatural threats. The novel combines traditional elements of the 19th-century ghost story genre with a modern twist, incorporating feminist perspectives and eerie atmospheres reminiscent of classics like The Turn of the Screw and Jane Eyre.
The plot unfolds with Eliza navigating through the haunted house, encountering chilling events and uncovering the tragic past of the family residing in Gaudlin Hall. John Boyne skillfully weaves a suspenseful narrative, utilizing familiar tropes like ghostly apparitions, mysterious children, and hidden secrets to create a compelling tale that keeps readers engaged till the end.
In tracing the moment where my life transformed from serenity to horror, twisting the natural into the unspeakable, I find myself seated in the parlour of our small terraced home near Hyde Park, obser... - #7
Save:'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M.R. James is a collection of spooky stories with a Gothic feel, often involving travelers encountering supernatural manifestations during their antiquarian research. The stories are set in atmospheric locations, such as old houses and country estates, and typically revolve around the discovery of old books or artefacts that attract unearthly beings. The writing style is described as subtle, leaving much to the reader's imagination, and the stories are known for their eerie and chilling nature.
Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days. ‘At our school,’ said A., ‘we had a ghost’s footmark on the staircase. What was it like? Oh, very unconvincing. Just the shape of a... - #8
Save:'The Signalman' by Charles Dickens is a collection of delightfully spooky and classic ghost stories that offer a chilling and eerie atmosphere. The main story follows a signalman who encounters a grim spectre warning him of imminent danger near a railway tunnel. The writing style is described as atmospheric, mysterious, and captivating, drawing readers into the eerie world created by Dickens.
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Save:'Silence for the Dead' by Simone St. James is a haunting ghost story set in an eerie hospital for shell shocked soldiers after World War I. The story follows Kitty Weeks, a nurse who uncovers dark secrets and mysteries surrounding the patients and the hospital itself. The author's writing style is described as atmospheric, gothic, and engaging, with a focus on creating vivid settings and compelling characters.
I continued to stare. I could barely see cornices now, the slender flutes of Grecian columns just visible in the gloom. A wide, cool portico, and behind it ivy climbing walls of pale Georgian stone. T... - #10
Save:'Cast A Cold Eye' by Alan Ryan is a ghost story set in rural Ireland, following an American writer named Jack Quinlan who travels to a small village to research the Irish Potato Famine for his book. Jack starts experiencing eerie encounters and apparitions, leading him to uncover the secrets and mysteries hidden within the town. The book is praised for its atmospheric descriptions of the Irish scenery, blending natural beauty with haunting elements, creating a sense of suspense and intrigue throughout the story.
They sat there, four old men, as old as the dirt-floored cottage, a stone and thatch-roofed shebeen, and the rock-scattered hill it stood on, their shallow breath making thin white puffs before their ...
