A: Typically speaking, using regular notebook paper and a single envelope, 4 to 5 sheets of paper can be mailed while staying under 1 ounce. The United States Postal Service charges one stamp per ounce for letters.
1 Bhut-in Indian lore, usually an evil ghost of a dead man who died through tragedy or execution (aka bhoot). 2  Black shuck-in British lore, a large, black, spectral dog that portends death. 3  Bogey-in English folklore, evil spirits that travel alone or together to do mischief. Kere-in Greek folklore, the spirit of a dead person that bothers the living. 2  Knocker-in Cornwallish folklore, a spirit that dwells in mines and can either be a help or hindrance. 3  Kobold-in Germanic lore, a spirit that can be pesky or even malevolant.
Gothic Novels: Background and Origin. 'It was a dark and stormy nightâ¦' We all love a good ghost story or horror film, and these forms of entertainment share some characteristics with the Gothic literature genre, like ghosts, ghouls, and headless spirits that may haunt the main characters. The Gothic novel is a genre associated with the mystery and intrigue surrounding the supernatural and the unknown. 2  Characteristics of the Gothic include: death and decay, haunted homes/castles, family curses, madness, powerful love/romance, ghosts, and vampires.