WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
ghost′ sto′ry, 
  1. Literaturea tale in which such elements as ghostly visitations and supernatural intervention are used to further the plot and a chilling, suspenseful atmosphere.
  • 1810–20

'ghost story' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
atmosphere - creepy

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