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Book SynopsisRead 33 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota.
The ghost of a murder victim attacks a woman in her sleep. A jealous spirit pushes people down the stairs. A helpful phantom guides a loved one to a vital missing document. Minnesota is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!
Minnesota author Ruth D. Hein developed a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The historian and professional writer spent countless hours combing the state for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.
Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 33 charming yet chilling tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Minnesota is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments
A Hovering, Smothering Spirit (Worthington)
The Old Arch Thom Place (Rushmore)
Boomer’s Bristling at Something (Tracy)
Doorknobs, Dishes, and Disappearing Acts (Worthington)
My Father Cared (LeRoy)
Flying Tumblers (Worthington)
Grandpa’s Hand (Windom)
Serenity Disrupted (Windom)
Some Kind of Spirit
A Hanging Phone (Dennison)
A Warm Spot (Atwater)
A Host of . . . Ghosts?
Fertile Soil for Ghost Stories (Lamberton)
Farewell from the Fog (Pipestone)
Meet Molly (Nobles County)
Finding the Missing Paper (Paynesville)
Academic Ghosts (Stearns County)
A Ghost in the Drain? (Moorhead)
Not Ready Yet (Lyon County)
A Face from the Past (New London)
An Orange Ball of Fire?
Did More Than Perfume Rise from the Manure Pile? (Worthington)
Problems with the House (St. Cloud)
A Promise Best Kept (Worthington)
A Prophetic Passenger (Worthington)
Who Held the Warning Light? (Adrian)
A Spirit Stronger Than Nails (Adrian)
A Letter Edged in Black (Adrian)
Swamp Ghosts (Murray County)
“Spirit Little Cedar” (Grand Portage)
A Wizened Face (Mankato)
A Game We Play (Isanti County)
Time Smiles the While (Worthington)
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