What the Dead Want

20 Stories of Unfinished Business

By: Adrian Cave

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Not all ghosts rattle chains. Some answer phones. Some maintain lighthouses that no longer exist. Some call 911 from beyond the grave.
In this haunting collection of twenty original ghost stories, the supernatural meets the deeply human. These aren't your typical horror tales—they're stories about what we leave unfinished when we die, what binds us to this world even after our hearts stop beating, and the brave souls who choose to help the dead find peace.
Meet the ghosts:

• A mother who sends voicemails from beyond the grave to save her daughter
• A hotel guest who discovers a room that shouldn't exist—and the woman trapped inside for 50 years
• A bus driver who helps a ghost complete her final journey to her daughter's grave
• A 911 dispatcher who receives calls from a murder victim—three years after her death
• A lighthouse keeper still maintaining his post half a century after the hurricane that killed him
• A woman haunted by the ghost of her best friend, seeking forgiveness for an unforgivable betrayal

Each story in this collection is a complete, standalone tale that can be read (or listened to) in a single sitting. But together, they weave a powerful exploration of grief, justice, forgiveness, and the desperate human need to be seen, heard, and remembered.
These stories will:

• Make you check the locks on your doors
• Bring tears to your eyes
• Change how you think about old buildings and unexplained sounds
• Remind you that everyone has unfinished business—and there's still time to finish yours

Perfect for fans of: Stephen King's more thoughtful work, the emotional depth of "The Sixth Sense," and anyone who loves ghost stories that are as much about the living as the dead.
What readers are saying:
"These aren't just ghost stories—they're stories about being human, about what haunts us in life as much as in death. Beautifully written and deeply moving."
"I read these alone at night and couldn't stop. Some scared me, some made me cry, and all of them made me think about my own life and what I'm leaving unfinished."
"The perfect blend of supernatural suspense and genuine emotional depth. These ghosts feel real because they're so profoundly human."
From a thirteenth floor that shouldn't exist to a music box that comes with its owner's ghost, from playground children trapped in eternal twilight to a forensic investigator whose twin was never born, these twenty tales explore every corner of the supernatural landscape while never losing sight of what makes us human.
The dead are waiting. Will you listen?
Scroll up and grab your copy today—perfect for late-night reading, audiobook commutes, or anytime you want to remember that life is short, words matter, and some voices refuse to be silenced.