Ghost

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A Ghost (also known as spooks, specters, and phantoms; known erroneously geists, ghouls, phantasms, or spooky bois), is the restless spirit of a deceased humanoid (or, rarely, animal) that returns from the grave to haunt the world of the living. The reason why varies immensely from ghost to ghost; common individual reasons include a need to achieve some task they failed in life, making amends for wrongs they committed, seeing to the protection of something or someone dear to them, pursuing vengeance, or simply failing to realize they are actually dead.

The standard form of a ghost is a pale, translucent figure, often seemingly obscured by mist or blurry, even when observed at conversational ranges. Ghosts are often cloaked in robes or sheets, reminiscent of depictions of angels in loose togas, but more eerie. By the 20th Century the stereotypical ghost had evolved into a see-though figure cloaked entirely in a sheet. They were capable of walking through walls and other solid objects, and their presence often made the immediate area unusually cold. They could be antagonistic or helpful, ranging from bad omens to deceased loved ones coming back to check on their still-living family. This depiction is a classic horror monster, and sets itself apart from the more Christianity-centric depictions of the spirits of the deceased which had come before in popular Western culture.

More modern depictions of ghosts are closer to ethereal monsters, having malleable or stretchy features and being capable of appearing and disappearing at will. These very recent depictions of ghosts follow more closely to the malevolent poltergeist depiction, acting maliciously, guarding locations, and performing jump-scares on unknowing victims. This may be due more to modern horror trends than the definition of "ghost" evolving to fit the times.

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