The Phantom 'Rickshaw And Other Ghost Stories

By Rudyard Kipling

The phantom 'rickshaw and other ghost stories presents a collection of unsettling tales that blend emotional turmoil with the presence of the supernatural. The opening narrative follows an unnamed figure whose past actions create a lingering sense of guilt that manifests through eerie encounters tied to a spectral presence. These experiences highlight the tension between rational thought and the influence of unseen forces, using the haunting imagery of a phantom vehicle to symbolize unresolved emotions and an inability to escape personal history. Throughout the collection, the stories move between introspective reflection and vivid dramatic moments, drawing attention to the consequences of obsession and the fragility of the human mind when confronted with loss, memory, and fear. Set against the atmosphere of British India, the book subtly examines cultural and psychological pressures that intensify the characters inner conflicts. Each tale uses the supernatural not simply for fright, but as a means to explore how past choices shape ones sense of reality and how the unseen can exert a powerful hold over the present.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375551156
• ISBN13: 9789375551157
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"