The Best Ghost Stories

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The Best Ghost Stories

EN·~7 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

THE MODERN LIBRARY - OF THE WORLD'S BEST BOOKS - BEST GHOST STORIES

0:13

THE BEST GHOSTSTORIES

0:01

INTRODUCTION - THE FASCINATION OF THE GHOSTSTORY - Arthur B. Reeve

11:11

BEST GHOST STORIES

0:01

THE APPARITION OF MRS. VEAL - By Daniel De Foe

33:47

CANON ALBERIC'S SCRAP-BOOK - By Montague Rhodes James

26:15

THE HAUNTED AND THE HAUNTERS - OR, - THE HOUSE AND THE BRAIN - By Edward Bulwer-Lytton

1:03:20

THE SILENT WOMAN - By Leopold Kompert

38:05

BANSHEES

12:15

THE MAN WHO WENT TOO FAR - By E.F. Benson

47:37

Description

Step into a carefully curated anthology that gathers some of the most compelling ghost tales ever told. Spanning centuries and styles, the selections range from the brooding melancholy of early nineteenth‑century specters to the crisp, unsettling narratives of modern hauntings. Each story invites listeners to linger in dimly lit rooms, listening for the faint creak of a floorboard or the whisper of an unseen presence.

The opening essay muses on why we are drawn to the uncanny, suggesting that whether skeptic or believer, we all share a secret fascination with the inexplicable. As the collection unfolds, you’ll encounter restless spirits, cursed heirlooms, and quiet towns where the past refuses to stay buried, each told with a voice that balances dread and wonder. Perfect for a midnight listen, these stories linger long after the final echo fades.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (441K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-03-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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