Ghost stories don’t just scare us – they remind us of historical injustices

Ghost stories don’t just scare us – they remind us of historical injustices

What makes a ghost story unforgettable? Maskot/Maskot via Getty ImagesAlong with the pumpkins and costumes, the candles and cobwebs, Halloween is all about storytelling. From tales of haunted houses to accounts of demonic possession, ghost stories are part of the holiday’s appeal. As a professor at the University of Maine who specializes in ghost stories, I’ve thought a lot about what makes one unforgettable. My field research has taken me from …