Gothic and uncanny
- The Turn of the ScrewThe Turn of the Screw
This short ghost story follows a governess who believes spirits threaten the two children in her care. At the isolated country house of Bly, her account leaves readers questioning what she sees.
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
This short mystery follows a London lawyer investigating the connection between a respected doctor and a violent stranger. A door in a quiet street leads him toward the secret of Dr. Jekyll’s experiments.
- The Legend of Sleepy HollowThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
This short story follows schoolteacher Ichabod Crane through a Hudson Valley village filled with ghost stories. His nighttime encounter with the Headless Horseman mixes fear with the village's practical jokes.