08 - Intoxicated Ghost And Other Stories by Arlo Bates

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories that blend ghosts, magic, and enchanting other-worldly events, perfect even for those with a timid heart. In The Intoxicated Ghost, a clever woman must outwit a spectral presence to save her familys finances. A Problem In Portraiture explores whether a mans portrait can shape his destiny. In Knitters In The Sun, a fathers curse threatens to keep two lovers apart. A Comedy In Crape delves into the chaos that ensues when the towns playboy dies and a dispute erupts over the title of chief mourner. Discover the mystery of A Meeting Of The Psychical Club, where a hooded stranger leaves everyone questioning his true powers. Tim Calligans Grave-Money tells the poignant tale of a poor mans ultimate sacrifice, while Miss Gaylord and Jenny ponders who will win Georges heart‚Alice or her alter-ego? In Dr. Polnitzski, a man confronts a no-win situation and seeks resolution, and finally, In The Virginia Room presents a Southern woman visiting a Confederate War Museum on the anniversary of her husbands death, where she encounters a Northerner and contemplates forgiveness. (Summary by ppcunningham)