Well, 'Natsume's Book of Friends' could be considered in a way. Natsume can see spirits, and he deals with different yokai (spirits or ghosts) through the book of friends he inherited. It's more about the relationship between humans and these ghost - like beings rather than pure horror.
Some other anime that could be considered in the realm of ghost stories are 'Ao no Exorcist' where demons and the like are present which can have a ghost - like quality in some of their forms. And 'Tokyo Ghoul' also has elements that are somewhat related to the idea of the undead or spirits in a very dark and gritty setting. However, it's not a pure - play ghost story anime like the others mentioned but still has relevant elements.
There's also 'The Vanishing Hitchhiker'. In this short anime, it follows the traditional ghost story concept of a hitchhiker who disappears mysteriously. The anime does a great job of building suspense and creating a sense of unease through its animation style and pacing.
Ghost Hunt is an anime that focuses on a group of people who investigate and deal with various ghosts and paranormal activities. It has different types of hauntings and the way they try to solve the problems related to the ghosts is quite interesting.
One popular anime with abridged ghost stories is 'Ghost Hunt'. It has a great mix of spooky elements and interesting characters dealing with various paranormal phenomena.
Well, 'Another' can also be considered in a way. While it's not strictly an 'abridge' version in the traditional sense, it has a lot of elements that play with the idea of ghost stories in an anime format. It creates a very eerie atmosphere with its mystery and the appearance of the 'dead' among the living. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat, much like a good ghost story should.
There's also 'School - Live!'. At first, it seems like a normal school anime, but as it progresses, you'll find out there are some ghost - like elements involved. The contrast between the cute art style and the underlying horror makes it a unique anime ghost story.
One is 'Another'. It has a really creepy atmosphere with a mystery surrounding the deaths in the school. The strange events and the doll - like appearance of the main female character add to the spookiness.
Sure. 'Mushishi' is a great one. It features a world filled with strange creatures that are somewhat like ghosts. The main character, Ginko, travels around to solve problems related to these 'mushi'. It has a very calm and spooky atmosphere that is unique. Each story is self - contained and often has a touch of the supernatural that gives it a ghost - story - like feel.
One is 'Ghost Stories'. It's really funny as it takes the typical spooky ghost story setup but then adds a lot of comical elements. The characters' reactions to the ghosts are hilarious.
One great anime in this genre is 'Ghost Hunt'. It follows a group of paranormal investigators as they deal with various ghostly phenomena. It has a good mix of mystery and spooky elements.