Download or read book The Ghost Variations written by Kevin Brockmeier and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost stories tap into our most primal emotions as they encourage us to confront the timeless question: What comes after death? Here, in tales that are by turn scary, funny, philosophic, and touching, you’ll find that question sharpened, split, reconsidered—and met with a multitude of answers. A spirit who is fated to spend eternity reliving the exact moment she lost her chance at love, ghostly trees that haunt the occupant of a wooden house, specters that snatch anyone who steps into the shadows, and parakeets that serve as mouthpieces for the dead: these are just a few of the characters in this extraordinary compendium of one hundred ghost stories. Kevin Brockmeier’s fiction has always explored the space between the fantastical and the everyday with profundity and poignancy. As in his previous books, The Ghost Variations discovers new ways of looking at who we are and what matters to us, exploring how mysterious, sad, strange, and comical it is to be alive—or, as it happens, not to be.

Download or read book Funny Little Ghost written by Rosa Vonfeder and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Halloween with our adorably cute and funny little ghost friend Little ones will love giggling along to the lovable, not-so-scary silly ghost through the many festive adventures that await on Halloween night. Mixing sweet illustrations with seasonal fun, kiddos will be entertained by this enjoyable early learning book. A must for your littles Halloween library collection Silly, spooky fun for babies and toddlers Sturdy shaped board book with thick pages perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn the pages and read along "Sweet as candy" lively artwork will keep little ones entertained and engaged Perfect Halloween gift for kiddos A fun and festive addition to your littles Halloween library collection. Collect all Cottage Door Press shaped board books in the series

Download or read book Undead and Unwed written by MaryJanice Davidson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-03-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Betsy Taylor loses her job, then she's killed in a car accident. But what really bites is that she can't seem to stay dead. And now her new friends have the ridiculous idea that Betsy is the prophesied vampire queen, and they want her help in overthrowing the most obnoxious power-hungry vampire in five centuries.

Download or read book Humorous Ghost Stories written by Dorothy Scarborough and published by Bibliotech Press. This book was released on 1921 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONTENTS: Introduction: The Humorous Ghost The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde The Ghost-Extinguisher by Gelett Burgess "Dey Ain't No Ghosts" by Ellis Parker Butler The Transferred Ghost by Frank R. Stockton The Mummy's Foot by Théophile Gautier The Rival Ghosts by Brander Matthews The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs Back from that Bourne by Anonymous The Ghost-Ship by Richard Middleton The Transplanted Ghost by Wallace Irwin The Last Ghost in Harmony by Nelson Lloyd The Ghost of Miser Brimpson by Eden Phillpotts The Haunted Photograph by Ruth McEnery Stuart The Ghost that Got the Button by Will Adams The Specter Bridegroom by Washington Irving The Specter of Tappington Compiled by Richard Barham In the Barn by Burges Johnson A Shady Plot by Elsie Brown The Lady and the Ghost by Rose Cecil O'Neill

Download or read book Humorous Ghost Stories written by Dorothy Scarborough and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be spooked and amused in equal measure as Dorothy Scarborough spins humorous ghost stories that will tickle your funny bone. Humorous Ghost Stories by Dorothy Scarborough: Enter the world of ghostly laughter and humor with Humorous Ghost Stories by Dorothy Scarborough. This collection of short stories offers a playful and lighthearted take on the haunted house and ghost story genres, and sheds light on the power of humor to dissipate fear and anxiety. Scarborough's witty dialogue and clever plot twists make this book a must-read for fans of ghost stories and humor. Why This Book? Humorous Ghost Stories offers a playful and delightful antidote to the age-old fear of the supernatural. Dorothy Scarborough's witty writing and lighthearted approach make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a good laugh and a bit of spooky fun. Dorothy Scarborough, an American writer and professor, is known for her contributions to the fields of folklore and literary criticism. Humorous Ghost Stories is a testament to her vibrant imagination and her enduring legacy in the world of storytelling.

Download or read book HUMOROUS GHOST STORIES BY DOROTHY SCARBOROUGH written by DOROTHY SCARBOROUGH and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2022-05-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HUMOROUS GHOST STORIES by DOROTHY SCARBOROUGH is a delightful collection of spectral tales that combine chills and chuckles. Scarborough's unique approach to ghost stories offers a refreshing take on the supernatural, delivering scares with a side of laughter. Whether you're a lover of ghost stories or in search of something different, HUMOROUS GHOST STORIES will entertain and amuse. Scarborough's playful prose and imaginative storytelling create a one-of-a-kind experience that's both spooky and spirited. Grab your copy of HUMOROUS GHOST STORIES today and prepare for a hauntingly hilarious reading adventure. It's a collection that will leave you smiling and shivering in equal measure!

Download or read book Ghouls Just Haunt to Have Fun written by Victoria Laurie and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A demonic guest terrorizes a haunted hotel When ghost hunter and medium M.J. Holliday appears on a television show called Haunted Possessions, she encounters an evil knife that releases a demon. Now all hell has broken loose in the haunted hotel where M.J. is staying?and it?s up to her to give the uninvited guest an early checkout.

Download or read book Ghost Jokes written by Uncle Amon and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funny and Hilarious Ghost Jokes for Kids! Joke telling is very fun and can bring a smile to the face of others. Kids love jokes! Jokes can aid in story-telling, create laughs, and help with conversation and social skills. Your child will love this hilarious joke book full of clean jokes about ghosts and Halloween. Kids and children can practice their reading and joke telling skills with this funny ghost joke book. Beginning and early readers can enjoy lots of fun and entertainment. This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home. Funny ghost and Halloween jokes Excellent for early and beginning readers Lots of fun and entertainment for your child Great for long trips, waiting rooms, and reading aloud Q: What do ghosts drink in the morning? A: Coffee with two screams and one sugar! HAHA! Q: Why are haunted houses so noisy in April? A: That is when ghosts do their spring screaming! LOL! Q: What kind of street does a ghost like best? A: A dead end! HAHA! Q: When do ghosts usually appear? A: Just before someone screams! This funny joke book is full of funny ghost and Halloween jokes that will have you laughing for hours! This is one of the best joke collections in the world. These jokes about ghost, goblins, and Halloween will have you laughing for hours. These funny jokes are excellent for kids, children, teens, and adults. Early and beginner readers can practice reading aloud and learning. Scroll up and click 'buy' to get this spooky joke book!

Download or read book How to Make Friends With a Ghost written by Rebecca Green and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2022-08-23 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts make great friends for life (and beyond)! If you're lucky enough to have a ghost find you, you'll need to know how to treat it right. Open up this "how-to" guide to discover how to be the best friend a ghost could ever ask for! What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to). Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren't looking! If you follow these few simple steps and the rest of the essential tips in How to Make Friends with a Ghost, you'll see how a ghost friend will lovingly grow up and grow old with you. A whimsical story about ghost care, Rebecca Green's debut picture book is a perfect combination of offbeat humor, quirky and sweet illustrations, and the timeless theme of friendship.

Download or read book Ghost Voices written by Donald M. Hines and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Canterville Ghost written by Oscar Wilde and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »The Canterville Ghost« is a short story by Oscar Wilde, originally published in 1891. OSCAR WILDE, born in 1854 in Dublin, died in 1900 in Paris, was an Irish prose writer, playwright, essayist, and poet. Wilde's significance as a symbol for persecuted homosexuals around the world is immeasurable. Wilde himself was sentenced to prison and hard labour, his works were boycotted, theatrical productions were shut down, and he was publicly vilified. The Picture of Dorian Gray [1890] is his most famous work.

Download or read book The Little Book of True Ghost Stories written by Echo Bodine and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Ghosts of Christmas Past written by Neil Gaiman and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A present contains a monstrous secret. An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party. A shadow slips across the floor by firelight. A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers looks beneath Christmas cheer to a world of ghosts and horrors, mixing terrifying modern fiction with classic stories by masters of the macabre. From Neil Gaiman and M. R. James to Muriel Spark and E. Nesbit, there are stories here to make the hardiest soul quail - so find a comfy chair, lock the door, ignore the cold breath on your neck and get ready to welcome in the real spirits of Christmas.

Download or read book Ghost a la Mode written by Sue Ann Jaffarian and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new series debut from Odelia Grey mystery author Sue Ann Jaffarian! Granny was famous for her award-winning apple pies-and notorious for murdering her husband Jacob at their homestead in Julian, California. The only trouble is, Granny was framed, then murdered. For more than one hundred years, Granny's spirit has been searching for someone to help her see that justice is served—and she hits pay dirt when she pops in to a séance attended by her great-great-great-granddaughter, modern-day divorced mom Emma Whitecastle. Together, Emma and Granny Apples solve mysteries of the past—starting with Granny's own unjust murder rap in the final days of the California Gold Rush. Along with a sprinkling of history, this spirited new mystery series features the amateur sleuth team of Emma Whitecastle and the spirit of her pie-baking great-great-great-grandmother, Granny Apples. Praise: "A delectable first in a new paranormal cozy series from Sue Ann Jaffarian."—Publishers Weekly "A fun new series. Ghostly puzzles are one of the trendy new themes in cozy mysteries, and this is a good one."—Booklist "Jaffarian has done a nifty job of incorporating Julian's history into her tale of unresolved ghosts, uncanny psychics, unsolved murders and unhappy divorcees, while handily introducing some characters, alive and dead, to carry the series forward."—North Country Times "Emma handles her 'gift' of seeing the dead with aplomb, and class. I'll look forward to seeing where the sequel will take Emma and Granny."—Deadly Pleasures "A charming tale, as appealing as apple pie. I predict a long life (and afterlife) for Sue Ann's latest series."—Harley Jane Kozak, Agatha, Anthony and Macavity Award-winning author of Dating Dead Men "Take colorful characters in a charming setting, mix in a dash of romance, add a pinch of the paranormal, and serve it up like one of Granny's famous pies. I guarantee you'll be back for seconds."—Deborah Sharp, author of Mama Rides Shotgun

Download or read book The Haunted House Next Door written by Andres Miedoso and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend…and thank goodness! Because I’m afraid of everything. Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. Desmond is the hall monitor of ghosts and monsters. There’s no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond. I’m not like that at all. My name’s Andres Miedoso. I’m Desmond’s best friend. We do everything together…including catch ghosts. Seems cool, right? There’s only one problem: I’m afraid of everything. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Download or read book The Ghost Wore Gray written by Bruce Coville and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, Nina, the world’s number-one sixth-grade ghost buster, embarks on a treasure hunt with help from the ghost of a Civil War soldier Not too long ago, Nina Tanleven would never have thought that her dream vacation could take place at a creaky lodge in New York’s Catskill Mountains. But when her architect father agrees to renovate the three-story inn, it’s the perfect opportunity for Nina and her best friend, Chris, to investigate rumors that the rambling old building is haunted. It isn’t long before they learn the truth: Not only is the place haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier, it also holds secrets that lead to a buried treasure! The soldier hid his trove as a gift for the New York abolitionist who cared for him before he died, and his last wish is to see it unearthed. The clock is ticking as Nina and Chris race to solve the phantom’s mysterious clues. But they aren’t the only ones seeking the valuable bounty. Can they manage to find it first? The Ghost Wore Gray is the second book of the Nina Tanleven Mysteries, which begin with The Ghost in the Third Row and continue with The Ghost in the Big Brass Bed. This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Bruce Coville including rare images from the author’s collection.

Download or read book Indiana Folklore written by Linda Dégh and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses old crafts and folk skills, from covered bridge building to quiltmaking, as well as the legends and lore of Indiana.