The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories

"The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is an assembly of eerie stories set in British India during the late 1800s. The chilling tales focus on love and the paranormal. In the first story, "The Phantom 'Rickshaw," the main character is haunted by a dead woman named Mrs. Wessington because of what he did in the past. As the book starts, the author uses different ways to tell the story, switching between "I" and storytelling. The main character thinks about old relationships, like how he felt about Mrs. Wessington. His feelings get darker after she dies. When he sees a ghost 'rickshaw, it means he feels guilty and can't run away from what happened. The stories mix personal troubles with ghostly parts, making readers think about how actions can haunt someone forever.