Penguin Book of Indian Ghost Stories

What do Indian ghosts sound like? Sometimes, it’s a whisper in the banyan tree. Other times, it’s footsteps echoing down an empty corridor. But most often — it’s silence that makes your spine tingle.

Penguin Book of Indian Ghost Stories, curated by Ruskin Bond, is a treasure trove of supernatural tales that span across India’s diverse landscape — from remote villages and dense forests to colonial mansions and city streets. These aren’t your average horror tales. They are soaked in folklore, history, and just the right amount of chill.

What’s brilliant is the range. Bond handpicks stories by authors across generations — some well-known, others delightfully obscure — but all masters at unsettling your thoughts. You’ll meet wandering spirits, vengeful lovers, haunted wells, cursed objects, and more. Each tale has its own unique rhythm and mood. Some shock. Some sadden. Some simply… stay with you.

This isn’t just a ghost story collection. It’s a cultural journey through India’s haunted heart. Bond doesn’t just give you fear — he gives you context, heritage, and storytelling at its most intimate.

Perfect for readers who want more than just jump scares — this book offers psychological depth, mythological echoes, and old-school dread.

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Don’t worry. The ghosts won’t follow you… probably.