Thin Ghost and Others - A Collection of Ghostly Tales (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

From the mind of M. R. James, the scholar-writer who redefined the ghost story for the 20th century and founded the 'antiquarian ghost story' genre, comes this essential collection, A Thin Ghost and Others. This volume gathers chilling tales where the quiet worlds of academia and the church are invaded by malevolent spectral forces.Where meticulous scholars and clergymen unwittingly uncover--or directly invite--supernatural retribution:The Residence at Whitminster: A scholar stays at an antiquated clerical house steeped in the lingering, spiteful malice of a former, wicked occupant.The Diary of Mr. Poynter: A seemingly innocent scrap of fabric design acquired from an old volume carries a malignant, slowly invasive presence.An Episode of Cathedral History: Restoration work uncovers a vast, ancient stone chest in a cathedral wall, freeing a terrifying, sequestered entity.The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance: Festive letters turn grim after a clergyman goes missing, leading to a grotesque show that hints at a darker, ritualistic plot.Two Doctors: A professional rivalry over an inheritance descends into the realm of the occult, where dark pacts and malignant forces are deployed for profit.This collection is a must-have for all lovers of classic ghost stories and supernatural fiction, proving that M. R. James remains the master of refined, creeping dread.