Mrs Zant and the Ghost

In "Mrs Zant and the Ghost," the first story in Wilkie Collins' collection of short tales, a widower and his young daughter encounter a mysterious woman in Kensington Gardens who claims to have received a supernatural warning from her deceased husband. This stand-alone story, blending themes of love, the supernatural, and mystery, sets the tone for the collection’s exploration of intriguing and often twist-filled narratives. Originally published in 1885, it offers a compelling glimpse into Collins' fascination with the mysterious and the unknown.