Barroom brawler ghosts, a ghost prayer group, Peeping Tom ghosts, a ghost who hates children, and even a ghost who didn't know he was dead are just a few of the wild assortment of characters in Echo Bodine's delightful new collection of true ghost stories. A psychic who has been hunting ghosts for 40 years, Bodine shares her story of how she became a ghost buster along with the stories of ghosts, hauntings, and possessions she encountered along the way. Wondering if those flickering lights, jangling door knobs, and mumbling sounds in the middle of the night mean you have a ghost? Bodine offers step-by-step instructions for getting rid of them along with clearing and protection prayers to keep them away. These funny, sometimes unnerving, and always entertaining stories will provide reassurance to anyone who has ever encountered things that go bump in the night.

The essential collection of beloved ghost stories, compiled by the editor who helped define the genre—including stories from award-winning, bestselling authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, Alice Hoffman, Seanan McGuire, and Paul Tremblay. Everyone loves a good ghost story, especially Ellen Datlow—the most lauded editor in short works of supernatural suspense and dark fantasy. The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories is her definitive collection of ghost stories. These twenty-nine stories, including all new works from New York Times bestselling authors Joyce Carol Oates, Alice Hoffman, Seanan McGuire, and Paul Tremblay, span from the traditional to the eclectic, from the mainstream to the literary, from pure fantasy to the bizarrely supernatural. Whether you’re reading alone under the covers with a flashlight, or around a campfire with a circle of friends, there’s something here to please—and spook—everyone. Contributors include: Joyce Carol Oates, Alice Hoffman, Vincent J. Masterson, A.C. Wise, M. Rickert, Seanan McGuire, Lee Thomas, Alison Littlewood, M.L. Siemienowicz, Richard Kadrey, Indrapramit Das, Richard Bowes, Nick Mamatas, Terry Dowling, Aliette de Bodard, Carole Johnstone, Dale Bailey, Stephen Graham Jones, Bracken MacLeod, Garth Nix, Brian Evenson, Jeffrey Ford, Gemma Files, Paul Tremblay, Nathan Ballingrud, Pat Cadigan, John Langan.

In this new book of true ghost stories, America's favorite ghostbuster relates further adventures with spirits, hauntings, and things that go bump in the night. And, as an added bonus, Echo answers questions from her readers about ridding their homes of pesky ghosts that just don't want to go away.

For centuries, ghost stories were part of an oral tradition, often involving a storyteller reciting the spooky tale before a fire on a chilly winter night. During the 1800s, as magazine production and literacy became more widespread, reading ghost stories rose in popularity. However, many authors attempted to preserve on paper the experience of listening to an account of the supernatural. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mary E. Wilkins, E. Nesbit, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, M.R. James, and many others put their creative stamps on this distinctive tradition. Echoing Ghost Stories: Literary Reflections of Oral Tradition showcases such tales, establishing their fascinating place within the wider genre of the Victorian ghost story.

A psychic and spiritual healer introduces readers to an assortment of ghosts she has personally met, including Kevin, a ghost who didn't know he was dead and Bob, a ghost who was in love with the owner of the house he inhabited.

After accepting a generous opportunity to start afresh, Leslie Wills, a young man from Stoke-on-Trent, eagerly begins his long-distance journey to the Scottish Highlands of Elphin, a settled village that sits huddled amongst the dominating mountains. Its people are welcoming, and the beauty of the land is great. But deep within its Highland paths, a location rests hidden from the public's eye. A location which entices you to learn the truth of its troubled past. But once you bear witness to its sights and sounds, its presences will never allow you to forget.Uncover the truth, Journeying back to a forgotten time. With a plot full of secrets and suspicion that will leave you longing for answers.

Echoes of the Damned" Bio: Michael investigates an abandoned mansion with a dark history. But as he explores, he's haunted by echoes of past atrocities, driving him to the brink of madness. Summary: "Echoes of the Damned" is based on real events and tells the story of Michael, a little boy who is drawn to an empty house with a scary past and strange noises. Michael decides to look around the mansion because he is excited and feels like taking a chance. He wants to know what’s going on with the strange sounds and where they are coming from. As Michael learns more about the mysteries of the house, he realizes that it's not just a place where old stories have been lost; it's also a place where the present and the past live together, and every echo carries the weight of time. The house has its own personality thanks to its quiet hallways and secret rooms. The house's history is slowly revealed by the sounds that echo through the walls. These sounds lead Michael to a very important find: the ghost of a little girl named Lily. She is torn between memories of her life and the terrible things that happened to her and took her life too soon. Lily used to be very lively, and the house was always full of her laughter. She is now stuck there, and her spirit shows the pain and desire of her unfinished story. As Michael's quest goes on, it changes from looking for fun to sharing kindness. It turned out that the sounds that scared him were not meant to scare him, but to talk, to share the deep, secret stories of those who had died. Michael feels bad for Lily and promise to help her calm down. He sets out on a serious mission to get her back to the things she loved most, like her yard. Michael and Lily are able to bring life and beauty back to the yard with hard work and care. At the end of the story, there is a touching goodbye. Lily gets the peace of mind she needs to keep going with Michael's help. The house is no longer a sad place but a sign of hope. Because of what he has learned from hearing about the past, Michael changes when he leaves the house. "Echoes of the Damned" is more than just a ghost story. It's also a story about how important it is to learn, listen, and help people who are in need. It shows that every sound has a story to tell, and that story should be heard and respected, no matter how quiet it is. Chapter 1: The Strange House It was impossible to miss the mysterious house at the end of Michael's street. As a child, he liked to discover new places. This old, empty house with its high walls and dark windows begged anyone brave enough to explore to find out what the stories were. The house was known for its strange quiet and the stories that swirled around it like morning fog. Many stories were told in and around the house. Some people said it was cursed by ghosts that wouldn't go away, while others said the dusty rooms were hiding valuable things. Michael wasn't interested in ghosts or gold. It was about how exciting it is to find out a long-kept secret. It was a beautiful afternoon, and Michael went to check out the house with just a small flashlight. He felt cold as he went through the squeaky gate. It was driven by happiness instead of fear. With chipped paint and a yard that was too cluttered, the house looked like a big puzzle box that was ready to be opened. As Michael walked into the house, he felt like a detective. He was ready to hear the ghosts of the past and find out what had happened inside those walls. A cloud of dust met him when he opened the heavy front door. The flashlight beam made it look like little ghosts were dancing. The house was so quiet that it seemed to be holding its breath and looking at Michael without seeing him. It was almost like he could hear the words from the past. He could feel the happiness and pain that used to fill these rooms. It looked like memories were written all over the house, making it seem like it was living. Michael's heart was beating fast as he looked into each room. Different people had different stories about the house. The big table in the beautiful dining room looked like it was ready for guests who would never show up. The library shelves were creaking from the weight of all the mystery books on them, and the beautiful stairs wound up like a path to lost stories. Michael thought about the people who used to live here and how their lives went in these rooms, the joy and pain they felt echoing through time. The house showed more than that, though. Michael found an old, locked box in the attic that was covered in dust. His hands were shaking with happiness when he opened it. There were letters and pictures inside from a family who had loved and lost someone. The house was filled with their happiness and sadness. As Michael went through these old things, he thought about the people who used to live here. They were not ghosts or specters; they were just the voices of real people whose stories needed to be told. From that moment on, Michael knew that the mansion wasn't scary, but rather a place where stories were kept. Instead of looking for ghosts, he found out what it was about by listening to the words of people who had lived and loved inside its walls. The sun was going down when he left the house. Like taking away the darkness of neglect and shining a golden light on the memories, it cast a golden glow over the house. It was an event that Michael will never forget. That's when he understood that every place has a story, and the story is sometimes the best thing about the place. Chapter 2: Into the Unknown Michael took a brave step into the unknown while holding his lamp tightly in his small hand. He was going into the interesting house that had caught his eye. As he walked in through the door, the air seemed to come to life, with dust particles dancing in the narrow lines of light from his flashlight. It was like he saw an old friend after being away for a long time. The house had long, dark halls and rooms that looked like they were full of shadows. There was a deep silence that made Michael's heartbeat like thunder. That silence wasn't just a lack of sound; it was like the house was holding its breath, waiting for Michael to tell them what was going on. It felt like Michael was going back in time every time he walked inside the house. The walls told stories of happiness, pain, and riddles that had been forgotten for a long time. There seemed to be a lot of stories in the air. The mansion's grandeur was clear from its complicated layout and the worn-out, dusty remains of its once-beautiful decor. The house looked like a big old book. It was just waiting for someone to open it and read between the lines of the broken windows and chipped paint to find out what was inside. Michael felt like the house slowly told him what kind of person lived there with each room he entered. The grand staircase's beautiful railing made me think of big entrances and fancy parties. There was a long, dusty table in the big dining area. People talked about feasts that made them laugh and talks that were quiet and stressed. The pictures on the walls looked at Michael, it looks like. Even though their faces were worn down from years of not being used, their eyes followed him around the room, linking him to the past of the mansion and adding to its ongoing story. Michael had thoughts because of where he was. When the house was full of people, music, and drinks clinking, he imagined it as noisy. He could almost hear kids laughing off the walls. He could also hear footsteps on the wooden floor and the rustling of silk gowns. The house was full of stories, even though it was empty. Each area was like a chapter, and each thing was like a character from its past. At first, Michael was scared, but as he went deeper into the house, he became interested in and respectful of the history that was kept there. He realized that by going into the unknown, he wasn't just looking around an old, empty building; he was learning about the many people who had lived here in the past. The dusty, empty house was more than just a place for shadows and sounds. That was a tribute to the people who had lived and died there. It showed how quickly time goes by and how strong memories are. Michael found more than just a thrill on his trip into the unknown. He also found a way to connect with stories and lives that happened a long time ago but were still felt in the mystery house. He understood that every part of the house had a soul of its own. By digging deeper, he was helping to keep the property's spirit alive by bringing old stories back to life.