以下是一個英文短篇鬼故事集：
1. The Haunted House
Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a haunted house. He heard stories about the house from his neighbors, and he was curious about what was inside. So he decided to take a chance and move in. He soon found out that the house was indeed haunted, but not in the way he had expected. Every night, he would wake up to the sound of a woman crying in the distance. He tried to ignore it, but it kept happening over and over again. Finally, he decided to investigate and found a woman’s ghostly figure standing at the end of his bed. She told him that she had been murdered in the house many years ago and had been trapped there ever since. She asked him to help her find peace and he agreed to do his best. Over time, they became friends and he eventually moved out of the house, leaving her in peace.
2. The Missing Boy
A little boy goes missing from his neighborhood one night. His parents search for him for days but cannot find him. They call the police and ask for help, but still no trace of him is found. Then one night, a woman comes forward and claims that she saw a man carrying a little boy into a nearby forest. She describes him perfectly and the police start to investigate. They find the boy’s abandoned backpack and follow the woman’s lead to the forest. There, they find a bloodstained cave and discover that a local serial killer had been targeting young boys. The boy was kidnapped by the killer and buried alive in the cave. The parents are devastated by their loss, but they are also grateful for the efforts of the woman who came forward and helped them find their son.
3. The Ghostly Figure
A young couple moves into a new house and starts to unpack their things. They are excited about starting their new life together, but they soon realize that something is not right with their new home. Every night, they hear footsteps coming from the attic and see a ghostly figure standing in the doorway. They try to ignore it, but it keeps happening over and over again. Finally, they decide to investigate and find a woman’s corpse hanging from the rafters. They realize that she had been murdered many years ago and had been left to rot up there ever since. They start to investigate and eventually uncover a conspiracy involving local crime gangs and drug trafficking. The murderer was a member of a local gang who had killed her to cover up his activities. With their help, the couple eventually moves away from the area and start a new life free from ghosts and criminals.