A young governess is hired to care for two orphans, Miles and Flora, at a remote country estate called Bly.

She begins to see the apparitions of two former employees—Peter Quint and Miss Jessel—who she believes are trying to corrupt or possess the children.

The "proper" horror of the story lies in its ambiguity—it is never clear if the ghosts are real or if the governess is losing her mind and scaring the children herself. Other "Ghost Story" Media

If you are asking about the anime series famous for its "unhinged" English version, there are actually two very different stories depending on how you watch it:

If you are looking for a traditional narrative to use for a project or subtitle practice, the most famous "proper" ghost story in literature is often considered to be by Henry James.

A Chinese fantasy film where a scholar accidentally takes in a fox demon, leading to a tragic loss due to his own obsession.

If you are looking for a or a plot summary for a story you are writing yourself, tell me the vibe you want (e.g., scary, funny, or sad)!

This follows a group of young children who discover that their town's old school building is haunted. Using a "Ghost Journal" left behind by the main character's deceased mother, they work together to "seal" various Japanese folklore ghosts and demons that have been accidentally released. It is a straightforward, slightly spooky supernatural mystery.