The hottest Ghost stories Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Letters from Fiddler's Greene 609 implied HN points 05 Nov 23
  1. Telling stories with no clear resolution can keep an audience engaged, even if it lacks a traditional ending.
  2. Modern media often presents entertaining narratives that ultimately unravel, leading to self-referential gibberish and a lack of satisfying conclusions.
  3. Nostalgia for a past era, like the 1990s, is often rooted in a desire for the hope, community, and optimism that characterized that time.
Marlene’s Newsletter 4 implied HN points 28 Jan 25
  1. Tom Skelton was a jester at Muncaster Castle, but he had a dark side. He sometimes directed travelers to their doom, showing his cruel nature.
  2. Tom was involved in a murder plot, killing a carpenter to please a nobleman. This act led to tragedy for many people, especially the nobleman's love interest.
  3. After his death, strange happenings at the castle continued, and his ghost is said to haunt the place, making it a site for eerie stories.
Marlene’s Newsletter 0 implied HN points 06 Jun 25
  1. In 1923, Edna Hilton married Capt. Denzil Cope and moved to Bramshill Castle, which is known for its ghost stories.
  2. The legend of 'The Mistletoe Bride' tells of a bride who went missing during a game of hide and seek, only to be discovered years later inside a chest.
  3. Bramshill House is also home to ghost sightings and strange occurrences, like moans and footsteps, which continue to intrigue visitors.
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