The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Schoolteacher Ichabod Crane arrives in the quiet village of Sleepy Hollow, where he becomes enamored with the wealthy Katrina Van Tassel. His courtship is rivaled by the boisterous Brom Bones, who may or may not have a connection to the eerie tale of the Headless Horseman. One fateful night, Ichabod encounters the spectral rider, leading to a mysterious disappearance. The story balances folklore, comedy, and Gothic suspense. It remains one of America’s most enduring ghost stories.