If you loved
The Ghost Next Door
R. L. Stine · Book · 2015
If The Ghost Next Door hooked you, it is the unsettling tension of discovering that your ordinary suburban neighbor hides a supernatural secret.
Films on the same thread
Goosebumps
Film · 2015
Explores: Supernatural, Coming of Age, Creature Feature.
Just like in The Ghost Next Door, you explore the eerie mysteries lurking next door where the boundary between a normal neighborhood and a supernatural threat quickly dissolves into chaos.
Series on the same thread
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine · Series · 1995
Explores: Overcoming Fears, Monsters, Small Town Secrets.
This series captures the same atmosphere of small town dread found in The Ghost Next Door, focusing on ordinary kids who find themselves trapped in unexplained and terrifying situations.
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
R.L. Stine · Series · 2010
Explores: Moral lessons, Fear of the unknown, Child protagonists.
Fans of The Ghost Next Door will appreciate how this anthology leans into the fear of the unknown, centering on child protagonists who confront life-altering, spooky encounters in their daily lives.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Shrink Next Door
Audible | Bloomberg · Podcast · 2026
The Ghost Next Door masterfully explores the unease of an mysterious neighbor, and this podcast mirrors that dread by uncovering the unsettling reality hidden behind a seemingly normal residential facade.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Shares 2 threads with The Ghost Next Door: Unexplained Phenomena, Supernatural Mystery.
If the unexplained phenomena of The Ghost Next Door kept you reading, these first-hand accounts of paranormal experiences provide a similar, chilling look at the supernatural existing among us.
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Common questions
Is The Ghost Next Door part of a larger series?
Yes, The Ghost Next Door is a title from the New York Times-bestselling Goosebumps series. It was written by R. L. Stine and published in 2015 as part of this collection of books for tweens.
What is the main mystery in The Ghost Next Door?
The mystery in The Ghost Next Door centers on a girl named Hannah who suspects the new boy living in the house next door is a ghost. She becomes concerned because the house appears deserted despite the boy moving in.
Is The Ghost Next Door suitable for younger readers?
The Ghost Next Door is written for a tween audience. As part of the Goosebumps series, the story focuses on the suspenseful experience of Hannah discovering that the boy living in the house next door might be a ghost.
What happens to the house in The Ghost Next Door?
In The Ghost Next Door, the house next to Hannah's home appears to be empty and deserted. The central conflict arises when a boy suddenly moves in, leading Hannah to question the reality of the situation and suspect that he is a ghost.