Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 
Madam Crowl’s Ghost and the Dead Sexton 

"Madam Crowl's Ghost and the Dead Sexton" is a chilling short story by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Set in an old inn, it follows a young man named Charles who encounters the ghost of Madam Crowl and becomes entangled in a haunting mystery. As Charles investigates, he discovers a connection between the ghost and the enigmatic dead sexton. With atmospheric storytelling and suspenseful twists, Le Fanu creates a captivating tale of supernatural encounters and secrets.