disembodied spirit (noun)

1. In the science fiction novel, the disembodied spirit of an alien communicates with the protagonist through telepathy.

2. The gothic literature often depicts the haunting of a mansion by a disembodied spirit.

3. In the comic book series, the superhero gains the ability to see and communicate with disembodied spirits.

4. The horror movie centers around a haunted asylum where a disembodied spirit torments the inhabitants.