Sunday October 31st, 2004
• By CollectionGreeley's Ghost Stories for 2004
One of my favorite holidays. Candy and costumes, chilly weather, parties and pumpkins and trick-or-treat; what's not to like? The only thing needed to make the holiday complete is a spiced hot cider, a few friends, and a good ghost story by candlelight.
In the spirit of the holiday (ahem), I've pulled together some of my own "ghost" stories for your entertainment. Each story is built upon a factual account of unusual events that I have experienced over the years.
Because these are drawn from experience, you won't find lushly ominous settings, intricate plots, or the colorful characters usually associated with such tales. Sadly, I have spent no appreciable amount of time around castles, moors, vanishing ships and sinister hotels; nor among necromancers, devil dogs, mad pirates, or delicate women who faint at the slightest provocation. I have, however, taken care to write these stories in the first person/present tense in the hope that action and commentary will hide the absence of plot and player.
Each story is true, in that I have done my best to faithfully describe actual events, people, places, impressions and key dialog. I also try to offer analyses with an eye toward plausible explanations. My goal, in the tradition of the best-written ghost stories, is to leave it to you to decide the question of whether or not "ghosts" are actually involved. You'll find that I strive to entertain in a way that respects your intelligence. I'm also sure you'll find your conclusions more satisfactory than mine anyway.
So jump right in, turn down the lights, filtch some candy or a glass of port, break out the cigars and browse the stories. Some are short, some a little longer, all are written with a light touch, and I hope you'll enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
~ Greeley ~
The Stories
- Information, Please
July 1974, Santa Monica, California
You can get there from here, but it's quite a trek... - Mind Your Manners
November 1971, Brentwood, California
The ability to maintain one's composure under unusual circumstances is a hallmark of the refined host... - Wáchale Ese!
Summer 1982, Santa Monica, California
Let's take a shortcut through the cemetery... but walk, don't run primo; be cool... - It's Your Special Day
November 1985, Santa Monica, California
Ever spend a day just wandering around?
You'd be surprised at what you might find waiting for you - Katie's Man
Some Years Ago, Location Withheld
Kids say the darndest things! - Left For Buy, Right For Sell
Ongoing, At Home
Ever wonder what it would be like to own a piece of art that acts like a Ouija Board? - Snap Taffy
Summer 2002, Location Withheld
A poem, with audio.
I hope you like poetry... - Show And Tell
Greeley's Whaley House Photo Album
Summer 1985, San Diego, California
A picture is worth a thousand words. But we'll keep it brief...
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