She seemed to form out of the shadows walking towards me with confidence, as if I was exactly who she was looking for, the crimson dress fitting tightly around her frame making her stand out and blend in with the shadows in the room.

Those descriptive words by Jamie Hammon, a senior last year at Le Roy Junior-Senior High School, introduced readers to a ghost who was central character in her short story, “Have You Ever Danced With the Dead?,” one of nearly two entries from area youth in the 2024 Ghost Tales contest.

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