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History of Ghost Stories
Ghost stories began as ancient lore and told of visits to and from the other side of the grave, whereby heroes would learn of their destiny. The earliest of known ghost stories is The Epic Of Gilgamesh, written upon cuneiform tablets in the Akkadian language.

One of the most famous ghost stories was written by Homer and known as the Odyssey, while other reknown poets, such as Ovid and Vergil, also penned classic ghost stories. In fact, Pliny the Younger might have told one of the first ghost stories about a haunted house in 62 AD!

Video Ghost Story: My House is Haunted!
Ghost Stories: Stories of Ghosts
Ghost stories...some classic, famous, real & true stories of ghosts we have collected for your reading!

Ghost stories have been around for many millenniums. Stories about ghosts and spirits have amazed us, causing us to wonder what might lie beyond what we consider to be real. For many, the question is, "Are ghost stories real...are such tales true?" Each ghost story you will find on this page is unique and enlightening; but it is up to you, the reader, to learn the lessons found within each of our stories of ghosts. Ghost stories can, perhaps, provide us with clues about the afterlife if we compare ghost evidence reported from around the world in story.
Ghost Communication Story
True Hollywood Ghost Stories
The Spirit of Daniel Bodine
An Australian Ghost Story
Ghost Activity Story
Ghost Shadows
Haunted Doll Story

Ghost Stories to Read by Type
Some of these ghost stories impacted many cultures or began as the foundation of the "ghost tale."
Famous Ghost Stories Read some famous ghost stories found here.
Classic Ghost Stories Read some old ghost stories from antiquity.
Short Ghost Stories These ghost stories are a quick read and tell of ghostly encounters.

Ghost Story Categories:
Poltergeist Ghost Stories
Shadow Ghost Stories
Ouija Board Ghost Stories
Animal Ghost Stories
Scary Ghost Stories
Haunting Ghost Stories
Visitor Ghost Stories
Child Ghost Stories
Ghosts In Dreams Stories
Hospital Ghost Stories
Nursing Home Ghost Stories
Canada Ghost Stories
Apparition Ghost Stories
Haunted Objects Ghost Stories

Archive of Ghost Stories
Ghost Story Archive Page 1
Our first collection of ghost stories sent in by our readers.
Ghost Story Archive Page 2
Our second set of ghost stories from visitors to Angels & Ghosts.
Ghost Story Archive Page 3
Our final list of ghost stories including monthly submissions which are also posted below.

Ghost Story Submissions 2006-2008
More archived stories about specters and haunting!
May '06 Ghost Stories
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Watch Video Ghost Stories:
Watch videos of famous haunting and learn the stories behind the ghosts!
Haunted Mansion Ghost Story
Goldfield Hotel Ghost Story
Myrtles Plantation Ghost Story
New Orleans Haunted House Ghost Story
Hotel Del Coronado Ghost Story
Borley Rectory Ghost Story
Hollywood Studios Ghost Stories
Flight 401 Ghost Story
Haunted School Ghost Story

More Ghost Stories Topics
Special ghost stories found within different themes!
Ghost Ships Stories of ghosts and hauntings at sea!
Ghost Planes! Ghost stories pertaining to phantom aircraft!
Haunted Places Stories of ghosts at famous places in the US!
Haunted Libraries Ghost Stories and book depositories!
Library Ghosts Ghost stories and info about bookish specters!
Halloween Ghosts Story about All Hallow's Eve and ghosts...
Haunted Hotel Ghost Stories from some legendary haunts...
Haunted Stories about haunted items, such as dolls, paintings and other odd things!
Haunted Lighthouses Read ghost stories about sea beacons...
Ghost Books Buy all sorts of writings and books about ghosts, spirits and hauntings!

Send us your own ghost stories:
Ghost Story Submissions
Common Threads in the Tales
Ghost stories, whether modern or of old, all seem to share similar themes about ghosts' tragedies, unfinished business, unrest, visitations, and hopeless roamings among the living. Ghost stories also sometimes share common ghostly messages of warning to aid those still alive, or tell of spirits with ill intentions, seeking revenge from those who wronged them in life. Some ghost stories truly enlighten, while other ghost stories paint a picture of hell to frighten!

As you might imagine, ghost stories have been popular for thousands of years, and people have various reasons for enjoying them, whether it's to learn something of the spirit world, or simply for a good scare. Ghost stories often reflect upon religious or spiritual beliefs concerning death and the afterlife. People naturally want to believe in
, and thus, read about the survival of the spirit upon the passing of the human body. Descriptions of ghosts in stories fascinate mankind because one day we, too, will be like them. So in the reading of ghost tales, we learn of ghostly conditions and appearances, enabling us to become somewhat enlightened with what our future may hold.

Ghost Stories: Origins
Many famous authors have written stories about ghosts, such as Shakespeare, Henry James, M.R. James, Dickens, Wakefield, Irving, Aickman and of course, Edgar Allen Poe. Today, Stephen King has carried on the tradition of ghosts, by telling stories through books, television, and even movies!

Beyond the masters who have written many a ghost story lies cultural traditions and legends we share with one another. Many stories are passed down generations within families, never to be told to the world; yet these ghost stories are very personal and of greater meaning to them. The stories seem to evolve over time, though, as details are lost or forgotten. Yet, it seems almost every family, everywhere, has some sort of good ghost story hidden somewhere in their history.

Ghost stories can be fiction or true but usually include a haunting or experience with a ghost. Stories about ghosts are found within most cultures, whether modern or ancient. Ghost stories in classical literature have primarily been fictional, as they were typically used to teach a moral lesson. Charles Dickens' classic ghost story,
A Christmas Carol, taught not only should we be benevolant to our fellow mankind, but that leading an immoral life can imprison one in their self-created hell in the afterlife.

Children also enjoy ghost stories, as evidenced by the popular
Goosebumps books of recent years. It seems a good, non-terrifying ghost story awakens them to the supernatural and the unseen.

A great way to uncover ghost stories is while on vacation. Tourists with a love for the paranormal will want to look for ghost lore by searching gift shops and stores that carry books of regional hauntings written by local writers. Aspiring authors in many towns and regions will diligently research ghost tales and self-publish the stories which sell well to not only tourists, but local residents. One fine example of this phenomena, are the collection of ghost stories found within the Haunted Ohio series of books.

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