Collected Stories
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ISBN10: 9374128640
ISBN13: 9789374128640
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 27 2026
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374128640
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 27 2026
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A candle guttering in a draughty corridor, a shadow falling where none should-these are the moments that twist the ordinary into the uncanny, haunting the reader long after the final page. Within these pages, the boundaries between the living and the spectral blur, as classic supernatural fiction meets the refined sensibilities of nineteenth century England. Each tale pulses with gothic horror, weaving psychological suspense stories that probe the anxieties and fascinations of an era obsessed with the unseen. From mysterious encounters on windswept moors to chilling parlour revelations, the stories evoke the atmospheric dread and subtle terror beloved by fans of ghost stories and readers of classic literature alike. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today's and future generations. More than a simple reprint, it stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering a rare glimpse into the British literary collection that shaped the golden age of gothic and Edwardian era fiction. The tales resonate with those who appreciate the nuanced storytelling of M R James and Arthur Machen, drawing on the same wellspring of folklore, antiquarian curiosity, and the psychological shadows that linger in the English landscape. Each story invites the reader into a world where the past is never quite buried, and where every creak of the floorboards might signal a presence from beyond. For casual readers seeking an evening's frisson or collectors curating the finest in classic supernatural fiction, this volume is both a window into the haunted heart of Victorian short stories and a testament to the enduring power of literary suspense. The return of these stories is a cause for celebration-a restoration not only of lost tales, but of the very mood and mystery that defined an age.
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