Can you recommend some famous Vienna ghost stories?

Some Vienna ghost stories originate from historical events. For example, if there was a tragic event in a particular building, like a murder or a sudden death, it could give rise to a ghost story. People's superstitions and the need to explain strange occurrences also contribute to the creation of these stories.

Another one is the 'Huldra'. While not strictly a ghost story, the Huldra is a supernatural being in Norwegian folklore. She is a beautiful woman from the forest with a cow's tail. Sometimes, stories of her can have a spooky element, especially when she lures men into the forest and they are never seen again.

The 'Ghoul of the Cemetery' is an interesting Arab ghost story. The ghoul is a creature that lurks in cemeteries and preys on the living. It's often described as a shape - shifter. Another one is about a haunted well. People believe that if you look into the well at midnight, you might see the ghosts of those who drowned in it. Arab ghost stories are rich in superstition and cultural heritage.

Well, 'The Canterville Ghost' is quite well - known. It's about an American family who moves into a haunted English castle and their encounters with the resident ghost. It has elements of humor along with the spooky. Also, 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' by M. R. James contains a collection of disturbing ghost stories, often set in old English settings with a great sense of atmosphere and mystery.

Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' is quite famous. It's about a group of people who stay in a supposedly haunted house to study the paranormal. The house seems to have a life of its own and the story builds a great sense of dread.

One of the famous ghost stories fiction is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by Washington Irving. It features the headless horseman, a very iconic and spooky character. 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' by Shirley Jackson also belongs to this genre. It has a dark and eerie atmosphere as it tells the story of a family living in isolation with a mystery surrounding them. Additionally, 'The Exorcist' is a well - known work in this area, with its terrifying account of a demonic possession.

Naomi Watts is an actress known for her role in 'The Ring', a very popular ghost story. Her performance was really spooky.

Well, 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier can be considered a gothic ghost story. The presence of the first Mrs. de Winter haunts the new bride throughout the story. In addition, 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a classic. The old, creepy Hill House is filled with strange noises and apparitions. And 'Castle of Otranto' by Horace Walpole is often regarded as the first gothic novel. It has elements of the supernatural and a spooky castle setting.

Sure. There's a Dutch ghost story about a haunted windmill. People claim to have heard strange noises coming from it at night, like the creaking of old machinery mixed with unearthly wails. Supposedly, a miller died there under mysterious circumstances long ago and his spirit has never left. Also, there are tales of ghosts in some of the old canals in Amsterdam. Some say they see apparitions floating above the water on moonlit nights.

One of the well - known Dickens' ghost stories is 'A Christmas Carol'. In this story, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These ghostly visitations lead him to transform from a miserly and cold - hearted man into a kind and generous person. Another is 'The Signal - Man' which is a rather spooky tale involving a signal - man who has some very strange and terrifying encounters with apparitions.