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- Magic Castle. Part scary, part fairytale, this fun spooky story will delight young kids but leave them laughing (instead of refusing to close their eyes).
- Creak. This story makes onomotapoeia seem scary. Creak is basically a series of creepy sounds that will get your child feeling a tiny bit spooked, but will also remind them that these everyday noises aren’t too scary after all.
- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a story on YouTube about an old lady walking through the woods.
- The Ghostly Maid. This ghost story for little kids is eerie without being gory or graphic. A son and a father are starting over in a new house together after losing their mother and wife.
Aug 8, 2023 · Ghost stories for kids range from adorable to downright terrifying. From cute picture books about ghosts to chapter books and middle-grade stories and books with ghosts that might be friendly or might be malevolent, there's a ghost story for all ages.
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- Drive of Danger. “The man revved his engine powerfully, almost angrily, again and flashed the Nissan’s brights, almost bumping the back of the pickup as he surged forward behind her.”
- The Hook-Handed Killer. “They heard another thump, and a long, screeching sound like metal scraping on metal.” This old classic has been freaking kids out for ages.
- The Big Toe. “’Where is my to-o-o-o-o-e?’ the voice groaned.” This one is creepy and gross (the family eats someone’s big toe!) , but the ending is one of those terrific “gotcha” moments that make scary campfire stories so much fun.
- Room for One More. “The driver called to him, ‘There is room for one more.’ Then he waited for a minute or two, and he drove off.” A man receives an eerie invitation from a crowd in a hearse late at night.
Jul 23, 2023 · Ghost Stories for Younger Kids. iStock. Sneakers — Ready for a scary story about a pair of stinky shoes? This not-so-scary story is a great one to tell around the campfire. The Ball Pit — While those pits full of plastic balls are some parents' worst enemies, this story isn't quite scary, but it has a spooky twist for kids to enjoy.
- Climax For A Ghost Story by I.A. Ireland
- The Maid
- The Horseman
- The Cave
- The Old Lady in The Haunted House
- The Ghost in The Graveyard
- A Man Walks Into A Bar
- Korean Ghost Story
- There Are Ghosts Everywhere
- The Black Mountain
“How eerie!” said the girl, advancing cautiously. “And what a heavy door!” She touched it as she spoke and it suddenly swung to with a click. “Good Lord!” said the man. “I don’t believe there’s a handle inside. Why, you’ve locked us both in!” “Not both of us. Only one of us,” said the girl, and before his eyes she passed straight through the door, ...
A father and son moved into a new house. One day, the father saw the son was looking oddly pale. “What’s wrong, son?” he asked. “Dad, do you believe in ghosts?” the son asked. “Of course not,” said the father. “Ghosts don’t exist.” “But Dad,” the son replied, “our maid said that there is a ghost in this house.” “Son, pack your bags. We’re leaving,”...
One night, there was a young man riding on horseback. He was tired and hungry and looking for a place to spend the night. He saw a villa up ahead where he might ask for shelter. He rode into the courtyard and got off his horse. There, he saw a beautiful young woman who was holding a candle. She asked him who he was and what he wanted. Describing hi...
A young man had been sent to inspect the forests in a remote mountain region. He was staying at an inn that was owned by a husband and wife. The wife was bewitchingly attractive, with long, dark hair and beautiful, brown eyes. The husband was a large, burly, fat man who seldom spoke. As the weeks went by, a strange mutual attraction grew between th...
A few years ago, an old lady died in her house. Since then, a lot of people claimed to see her ghost wandering around at night inside the house. One night, a couple went to explore the house to see if the rumor was true. “Do you think she will come out tonight?” the girl asked. “I don’t know we’ll have to see,” replied the guy. “Don’t be scared, it...
An old man was out walking one night. He took a shortcut through the graveyard and spotted a ghostly figure standing among the headstones. The figure beckoned to him and, trembling with fear, the old man approached. The ghostly figure was pointing to one grave in particular that was neglected and covered with weeds. As he drew nearer to the grave t...
I was in a country pub, sitting at the bar one night when a strange little man walked in and sat up on the barstool at the other end of the counter. He ordered a beer and began telling the barman a story. As I listened in, I heard him talking about how he had been out mountain climbing with his friend and ran into some trouble. His friend’s rope br...
Years ago, in South Korea, there was a mother who had a cute 5-year old daughter named Ji-Yoon. The little girl was very vain and had a habit of constantly asking her mother if she was pretty. “Of course you’re pretty,†the mother always replied, even though she was tired of answering the same question. One day, the mother took her daughter f...
A man was sitting next to an attractive young woman on a train. The woman took out a book and began to read. The train stopped at many stations, but she never looked up once. The man watched her for a while, then asked, “What are you reading?” “A ghost story,” she replied. “Do you believe in ghosts?” he asked. “Yes, I do,” she replied. “There are g...
There were two men working in a field under the shadow of the Black Mountain. All morning they cut the grass, stacked it and moved on, without saying a word, all in the shadow of the Black Mountain. When it came to noon, one of the men stopped his work and went over to fetch his lunchbox from the shade of a stone wall where he had left it. After a ...
The Skeleton. The boy had been out looking for work all day with no luck. When night fell, he was far from home. He decided to spend the night in an empty, rundown house. The minute he laid down he fell into a sound sleep. The boy was awakened quite suddenly by a thump on the roof.
Oct 18, 2021 · True Ghost Stories for Kids, by Barbara Smith. These short spine-tingly stories are a little scary, spinning tales about ghost ships, a haunted toy store, and more. These stories are fun to read with kids who get a thrill out of goosebumps and have fun with being scared while knowing they’re safe here in the real world.
