The story revolves around a group of students at an English public school who uncover a dark secret from the school's past. They discover that one of their predecessors had been involved in a tragic event and that his spirit still haunts the school. As they dig deeper, they begin to experience strange occurrences and supernatural events, which lead them to believe that the ghost is trying to communicate with them. The students are initially skeptical but eventually become convinced that the ghost is real and that it's trying to warn them of an impending disaster. The story builds up to a climactic conclusion as the students try to uncover the truth behind the ghost's presence and prevent the predicted catastrophe from occurring.
By M.R. James · First published 1898 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Gothic Fiction