Author Ilie Ruby remembers the thrills of hearing ghost stories around campfires . The one about Derek , the monster boy who lived in the woods , was a favorite . Ghost stories give us perspective . "I remember my dad telling me that he had seen this guy walking through the forest and then disappearing into it at night with his dog chasing after him " said Ruby. They make us feel better about our lives , and fear drives us closer to people , Ruby says .
Author Ilie Ruby remembers the thrills of hearing ghost stories around campfires . The one about Derek , the monster boy who lived in the woods , was a favorite . "I remember my dad telling me that he had seen this guy walking through the forest and then disappearing into it at night with his dog chasing after him " said Ruby. They make us feel better about our lives , and fear drives us closer to people , Ruby says .