Ghosts are non-playable characters by default, but can be made playable with the right know-how. Ghosts are supernatural characters that are a staple of The Sims franchise, and they reappear in The Sims 4 base game.
If you're looking for something that goes bump in the night (and we don't mean in the WooHoo variety, then you'll probably want to know more about The Sims 4 Ghosts.