Ghosts by Arthur Gask (1944)
The novel follows the story of a young man, John, who is haunted by the ghost of his dead father. John is desperate to find out why his father's ghost is haunting him, and he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Along the way, he meets a variety of strange and mysterious characters, including a mysterious woman who claims to be his father's lover. John eventually discovers the truth about his father's death, and the secrets that his father had been keeping from him. He also learns the truth about the woman he had met, and the strange powers that she possesses. The novel is a classic ghost story, full of suspense and mystery. It is a gripping tale of the supernatural, and a fascinating exploration of the power of the human spirit.
By Arthur Gask · First published 1944 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Romance · 2,687 words
First lines
It was the ending of the fourth day of the 'Hylden versus Hylden and Carnarvon' divorce case, and excitement was running high. Not, indeed, that there had been any excitement in the court itself for His Honor, Judge Bevan-Royal, was a stern martinet, and emotion was given no rein when he was presiding on the Bench.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Gask
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 2,687 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — Ghosts is a horror novel by Arthur Gask, which follows the story of a young man who is haunted by the ghost of a woman he once loved.
- Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the ghost's appearance and the secrets of his past.
- Romance — The novel also contains a romantic element, as the protagonist is haunted by the ghost of a woman he once loved.
- Fantasy — The novel contains elements of fantasy, as the protagonist is confronted with the supernatural and must confront the reality of ghosts.
Tags
mystery · supernatural · ghosts · suspense · thriller · haunting · paranormal · detective · historical · fiction · psychological · atmospheric