Spring will be here before you know it! In the meantime, why not cuddle up with a good ghost story?
- Feb 07, 2026-
A Literate Ghost Valentine: Lost Hearts
A young orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, is taken in by his elderly cousin, Mr. Abney. Although his cousin seems kind enough, it appears that there may be more to his invitation than mere sympathy.
A young orphan boy, Stephen Elliott, is taken in by his elderly cousin, Mr. Abney. Although his cousin seems kind enough, it appears that there may be more to his invitation than mere sympathy.
A Literate Ghost Vignette: GLÁMR
Excerpts from an adaptation of the Icelandic Grettis Saga. In this tale, the pagan shepherd GLÁMR, after refusing to participate in Christmas observances, is killed by dark forces and returns to haunt the local inhabitants of his valley as a Draugr, an undead creature of great evil. The hero Grettir the Strong manages to defeat GLÁMR, but not before the demon lays a terrible curse upon him.
Excerpts from an adaptation of the Icelandic Grettis Saga. In this tale, the pagan shepherd GLÁMR, after refusing to participate in Christmas observances, is killed by dark forces and returns to haunt the local inhabitants of his valley as a Draugr, an undead creature of great evil. The hero Grettir the Strong manages to defeat GLÁMR, but not before the demon lays a terrible curse upon him.
YouTube Shorts from The Literate Ghost
No time to read a story or watch a long video? Give these shorts a try! Available only via YouTube, these short subjects feature brief excerpts from some of the best Classic Ghost Stories.
Presented in 9x16 Vertical format with a runtime of one minute or less.
No time to read a story or watch a long video? Give these shorts a try! Available only via YouTube, these short subjects feature brief excerpts from some of the best Classic Ghost Stories.
Presented in 9x16 Vertical format with a runtime of one minute or less.
"How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery" by E.F. Benson
The Peveril family have no fear of their family ghosts...except for two. Of these, they are extremely cautious .
The Peveril family have no fear of their family ghosts...except for two. Of these, they are extremely cautious .
"The Glamour of the Snow" by Algernon Blackwood
A man searching for self-identity finds himself fighting for his very soul.
A man searching for self-identity finds himself fighting for his very soul.