This is a link to A Scots Mummy by James Hogg. I have picked it as the 20th best scary short story for the first half of the nineteenth century. Enjoy!
The Scary Short Stories Blog by award-winning author Andrew Barger where I discuss the scariest stories in the various supernatural genres. I emphasize classic scary short stories and provide insight into the origins of the stories and the authors behind them. Visit AndrewBarger.com to check out my books and to be scared.