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"The Intoxicated Ghost" is a short story of the paranormal, by Arlo Bates (1850 - 1918). Irene Gaspic communicates with a ghost and succeeds in finding the hidden treasure, which saves the McHugh family from financial ruin.

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories that blend ghosts, magic, and enchanting other-worldly events, perfect even for those with a timid heart. In The Intoxicated Ghost, a clever woman must outwit a spectral presence to save her familys finances. A Problem In Portraiture explores whether a mans portrait can shape his destiny. In Knitters In The Sun, a fathers curse threatens to keep two lovers apart. A Comedy In Crape delves into the chaos that ensues when the towns playboy dies and a dispute erupts over the title of chief mourner. Discover the mystery of A Meeting Of The ...