100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories

100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories by Dziemianowicz, S. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9781566199216.

Be afraid, be very afraid: really scary things can come in small packages, and these 100 frightening little tales offer big chills and thrills. They represent more than 150 years worth of writing, and include the greats: H.P. Lovecraft ("The Terrible Old Man"), Ambrose Bierce ("The Stranger"), Lafcadio Hearn ("A Dead Secret"), Oscar Wilde ("The Sphinx Without a Secret"), and J. Sheridan Le Fanu ("The Ghost and the Bone-Setter"). Best of all, a variety of human emotions and behavior come to the fore, from avarice (August Derleths "Pacific 421") to revenge (Thorp McCluskeys "Black Gold"), from jealousy (Steve Rasnic Tems "Daddy") to honor (Edith Nesbits "John Charringtons Wedding") to love (Darrell Schwietzers "Clocks"). Using a minimum of elements, each ghost story in this collection will entertain, captivate, and evoke a powerful response in readers. So be warned: you might not want to read these while youre all alone in the house...