*The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain* by Charles Dickens is a supernatural novella that delves into themes of memory, regret, and redemption. Set in Victorian England, the story follows the protagonist, Redlaw, a chemistry professor who is haunted by a ghost. The ghost offers Redlaw a peculiar bargain: to erase all memories of his past sorrows and regrets in exchange for the same gift to those around him. Initially, Redlaw is enticed by the idea...