Author Ilie had enjoyed the thrills of reading ghost stories around town . The one about Derek , the monster boy who lived in the woods , was a favorite . Ghost stories appear in most cultures . Ghost stories ` ` give us a sense of control over terror , something unattainable in real life '' They make us feel better about our lives , and it drives us closer to people , Ruby says .
Author Ilie had enjoyed the thrills of reading ghost stories around town . The one about Derek , the monster boy who lived in the woods , was a favorite . Ghost stories ` ` give us a sense of control over terror , something unattainable in real life '' They make us feel better about our lives , and it drives us closer to people , Ruby says .