1. Words for the story

2. Descriptive words/phrases for the room
Doric Pillar Marble bust Fringed lampshade
Stained glass half-moon window
Crystal goblets French Burgundy Stone surround Tiffany standard lamp
Glass topped occasional table Kashmir rug Upholstered arm chair
Brass lamp stand Ornate fan Bronze fireside figure  
Wood-panelled ceiling ornate mantel inscription
winged statues Embossed ceramic lamp

3. How is this room suitable for a ghost story?

5. Ideas for the opening paragraphs

6. Think about these things
Who is there? Is one of them the narrator if there is more than one person?
Why are they there?
How do they feel about being there?
Why is the location important?
Is the date/time important?

7. 2 cousins turn up for the reading of a will (uncle dead)
Feel uncomfortable – don’t know each other – they have never been to this place before and don’t understand why they are there
Out of the way – lonely location. The uncle never left the house for over 60 years since that night….(notice the décor) He used to be a traveller (notice the ornaments)