"Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" (short story)

This is a classic ghost story that I picked up because Michael Chabon said it was one of the best short stories he ever read. Part of what makes this so interesting is- even though it was written in the early 1900's- the narrative style has a modern feel to it. The unnamed narrator (never part of the story) is ironic, witty and playful. The framework itself is a traditional ghost story in which a very non-superstitious college professor is frightened out of his mind by an apparition. MR James does spooky well including odd dream sequences and a very creepy bed that keeps getting "un-made." The writing is top form.

David Suchet does an amazing job narrating this short story. The story didn't keep my interest, but it kept absorbing it, and the ending was a small thrill. Worth a read, but nothing mindblowing.

Eerie, compelling, unnatural. This is one of those Victorian stories that you can wrap yourself in like a warm blanket to enjoy the moody elements of the tale. A phantasm, a wind, a mysterious whistle, and some unexplained events . . . this highly enjoyable short story is the perfect read for a dark, windy evening.

Nice creepy little short story I downloaded for free from Audible, about a professor on holiday who finds an ancient whistle at the seaside. Very well read which adds to the atmosphere. Not sure why the ending Audible comments called it a "Christmas story," but quite enjoyable.

A young college professor disbelieves in the supernatural. He finds a whistle in the ruins of a Knights Templars’ preceptors, and later that night, he blows on the whistle. He has a vision of a lone figure in vast expanse. It also seems like the whistle has caused a gust wind to envelope him. More strange events follow, and the professor is unable to explain them away. Classic ghost story.

Story of a holiday to golf along the sea. The character is called Professor and he does not believe in anything supernatural. He takes a walk, looking for a archaeological dig sight and finds a whistle. It was a very fun read.

Had the atmosphere I want in a short tale, love the setting. I liked this one