Ghosten

Ghosten is a fictional city and setting used in speculative fiction and related media. Originating in contemporary urban fantasy narratives, Ghosten functions as a flexible backdrop for stories that blend crime, folklore, and atmospheric supernatural elements. The name is commonly treated as a proper noun within these works, often described as a port town or inland harbor with a fog-bound coast and a maze of narrow streets.

In most depictions, Ghosten sits on a mist-wrapped inlet and features a historic old town, a modern waterfront district, and pockets of derelict industry. Its geography is deliberately ambiguous, allowing authors to emphasize mood over precise cartography. The city is typically portrayed as economically mixed, with fishing or maritime industries alongside arts districts and ghost-tourism.

The fictional history of Ghosten varies by author, but it is commonly associated with legends of sightings, urban legends, and episodes that blur the line between memory and the supernatural. Central themes include haunting, memory, community resilience, and the politics of rumor. Ghosten regularly appears in novels, graphic novels, tabletop role-playing games, and video games, sometimes as a standalone setting and other times as part of a shared multiverse.

Scholarly and fan engagement with Ghosten focuses on world-building, continuity, and the portrayal of belief systems in urban spaces. The city has a small but active fan community and has inspired spin-offs, fan-fiction, and derivative media.