以下是一個短篇英文鬼故事：
The Haunted House
Once upon a time, there was a house that was said to be haunted. It was located in the countryside, far away from any city, and it was said to be filled with spirits and ghosts. The locals were afraid to go near the house, and no one dared to stay overnight.
One night, a young woman named Amy decided to explore the house. She had always been fascinated by the stories of the house, and she wanted to see it for herself. She had heard that the house was full of strange occurrences and mysterious noises, but she was determined to find out the truth for herself.
Amy walked up to the house and rang the doorbell. After a while, she opened the door and stepped inside. The house was dark and empty, but she could hear weird noises coming from every corner. She walked upstairs and downstairs, but she couldn't find any sign of life.
As she was exploring the basement, she suddenly heard a voice say, "Hello, Amy." She turned around and saw a figure standing in the shadows. It was a woman with long black hair and a pale face. Amy screamed and ran out of the house as fast as she could.
From that day on, the house was known as the most haunted place in the countryside. People still avoided it, but Amy had her own explanation for what she had seen. She believed that the woman she had seen was just a figment of her imagination, brought on by her own fear and anxiety.
However, some people still claimed to see the woman in the shadows, walking around the house at night. And no one dared to stay overnight in the house again.