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The stories in "A Thin Ghost and Others" typically feature a quiet, scholarly atmosphere with a slow buildup of tension, leading to a chilling and often horrific climax. Some of the well-known stories from this collection include "A View from a Hill," "Rats," "The Residence at Whitminster," and, of course, "A Thin Ghost."M. R. James' ghost stories have had a significant influence on the horror genre, and his works are still celebrated for their atmosphere, subtlety, and psychological horror. Readers who enjoy classic ghost stories with a touch of academia and a sense of the uncanny will likely appreciate the tales found in "A Thin Ghost and Others" and other collections by M. R. James.