ghost story
US /ˈɡoʊst ˌstɔːr.i/
UK /ˈɡoʊst ˌstɔːr.i/
1.
a story about ghosts or supernatural events, often intended to be frightening
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We sat around the campfire telling ghost stories.
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The old mansion was known for its eerie atmosphere and many ghost stories.