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The top ghost stories ranked for Halloween – in every genre from short story to novel
Scary Stories For Halloween
Spine-Chilling Tales to Haunt Your Night
From bone-rattling short stories to heart-stopping novels, discover the top ghost stories guaranteed to keep you up all night.
Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling journey into the realm of the supernatural. As Halloween approaches, we've curated a haunting selection of ghost stories that will send shivers down your spine. Whether you prefer the bite-sized terror of short stories or the immersive dread of full-length novels, our list has something to satisfy every taste.
Short Story Scares
* **The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe:** A chilling tale of guilt and the haunting consequences of murder. * **The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs:** A cautionary fable about the dangers of tampering with fate. * **The Mezzotint by M.R. James:** A ghostly portrait that takes on a sinister life of its own.
Novel-Length Nightmares
* **The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson:** A classic haunted house story that will leave you questioning reality. * **The Woman in Black by Susan Hill:** A terrifying tale of a vengeful spirit and the horrors it inflicts. * **The Shining by Stephen King:** A psychological thriller that delves into the depths of madness and the supernatural.
Unsettling Non-Fiction
* **The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson:** A bone-chilling account of a family's harrowing experiences in a haunted house. * **The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel:** A real-life case that explores the eerie and enigmatic Mothman. * **The Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair:** A fascinating account of one of the most well-documented poltergeist hauntings in history. Dive into these haunting tales and experience the thrill of the unknown. From the shadows of short stories to the depths of novel-length nightmares, our list of top ghost stories will transport you to a world of supernatural suspense and terror.