Ghosts, Ghouls, and Other Nightmares: Spooky Stories

The world is full of horrifying things that you can't see...This chilling collection of stories reaches out an icy hand to lead you into the disturbing world of the supernatural. Meet the boy who suddenly realizes that "he" is a ghost, and may stay one forever; two evil children who would love to get rid of their parents; the ghost of a Victorian child with disturbing powers; and many more. All of the stories here - whose distinguished authors include Ray Bradbury, Robert Westall, and Joan Aiken - make the unexplainable and unbelievable so real it will scare you to death! Contents Introduction (The Puffin Book of Ghosts and Ghouls) • (1992) • essay by Gene Kemp The Giant's Necklace • juvenile • (1982) • novelette by Michael Morpurgo The Horn • (1987) • short story by Susan Price Hi! It's Me • (1985) • novelette by Marjorie Darke A Ghost of One's Own • (1979) • novelette by Ursula Moray Williams The Veldt • (1950) • short story by Ray Bradbury Goosey Goosey Gander • (1989) • short story by Ann Pilling The Shadow-Cage • (1977) • novelette by Philippa Pearce Spring-Heeled Jack • (1982) • short story by Gwen Grant The Spring • (1987) • short story by Peter Dickinson Almost a Ghost Story • (1983) • short story by Robert Westall The Passing of Puddy • (1982) • short story by Gene Kemp Humblepuppy • (1972) • short story by Joan Aiken Bang, Bang—Who's Dead? • (1987) • short story by Jane Gardam Uninvited Ghosts • (1981) • short story by Penelope Lively  Ghosts, Ghouls, & Other Nightmares • (1995) • interior artwork by Nick Harris