The book includes popular mystical short stories by English and American authors of the 19th – early 20th centuries, from the famous “Phantom Stagecoach” by Amalia Edwards to the works of recognized luminaries of the genre, Montague Rhodes James and Edward Benson. The stories are adapted (without simplifying the original text) from Ilya Frank's method of educational reading. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that memorization of words and expressions occurs due to their repetition, without memorization and the need to use a dictionary. The manual promotes effective language acquisition and can serve as an addition to the curriculum. Intended for a wide range of people learning English and interested in English culture.