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October 28, 2025 31 mins

Want to fall asleep quickly? Try these bedtime ghost stories for adults! Includes two classic ghost stories, The Ghost Ship and The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall! Read in a whisper or calm reading style, this relaxing reading will help you get to sleep no time.

The Ghost-Ship by Richard Middleton:
Amidst the desolation of the Arctic, Sir Henry Pendarves narrates a chilling encounter aboard the Polestar. A spectral vessel emerges from the icy mist, crewed by shadowy figures, leaving the seamen trembling with dread.

The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall by John Kendrick Bangs
Within the ancient halls of Harrowby, a waterlogged apparition, Sir Simon de Canterville, weaves a spectral tale. His attempts to instill fear are met with an unexpected response, as the inhabitants offer warmth in the form of hot water bottles.

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