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  By the Sluice

  E.F. Benson

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  A short story from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection The Outcast and Other Dark Tales by E.F. Benson. Thomas Oulton has worked for a London banking house for 30 years and is widely respected by his colleagues, so when he seemingly disappears with a client’s money everyone is shocked, none more so than his manager, Louis Carrington. When a friend comes to spend the weekend with Louis and his family at their Surrey home, a series of strange phenomena leads the narrator to discover what’s happened to Oulton.

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  The Birth-Mark

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  The Birth-Mark by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a hauntingly thought-provoking short story that explores the dark side of perfectionism, science, and obsession. With rich symbolism and moral complexity, Hawthorne crafts a powerful narrative that continues to resonate with readers today. Ideal for fans of classic literature, psychological fiction, and philosophical allegory.

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  The Dead Secret

  Wilkie Collins

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  "The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.  
  The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final request that could change everything for those who remain. The beginning of "The Dead Secret" sets a dramatic tone, introducing an unsettling situation as Mrs. Treverton's attendants anxiously await her passing.  
  As Mrs. Treverton shares her last wishes with Sarah, it becomes evident that there is a significant secret connecting them, one that carries the weight of sorrow and regret. The portrayal of Mrs. Treverton's declining health and appearance, along with Sarah's nervous and pitying demeanor, builds palpable tension. This tension escalates as Mrs. Treverton insists on revealing her secret to her husband and demands that Sarah witness her final disclosures, leading to a critical turning point that will have lasting consequences for everyone involved.

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  Asylum Confessions The: Killer...

  Jack Steen

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  They arrive alive. They leave dead. 
  But first, they give me their confessions. 
  The theme of this book is: Killer Families. 
  WHO AM I? My name is Jack Steen, and for those who arrive on my 'death' ward at the Asylum, I'm the last face many will see before they die. 
  I am the night nurse at the Asylum for the Criminally Insane. 
  Most of my patients are serial killers and mass murderers, and they know me as the Angel of Death. When they come onto my floor, I offer a deal: tell me their story - the one they haven't told anyone. Some of these killers have never confessed to their crimes, some kept certain information to themselves...those are the stories I want. 
  If they give them to me, I'll make their death...easier. They're already dying, that's why they're now my patients. 
  The majority of these killers are expert manipulators. I realize they could be playing with me and messing with my head. It's a chance I'm willing to take. 
  And now...they might just be playing with yours too. 
  Inside this book are 4 DeathBed Confessions that relate to killer families:Patient 424 is a father who just wanted to protect his little girl.Patient 1001 is a pig farmer who never should have had children.Patient 523 wants you to believe he's the brother of a mob boss.Patient 983 would argue she should receive the Mother of the Year award. 
  Fans of Stephen King, Joe Hill and like to read books like The Bird Box, The Haunting and can't get enough stories about serial killers are going to enjoy reading the deathbed confessions from The Asylum. 
  WARNING: There is swearing in this book. And some stories might be a trigger for something you have a hard time handling. 
  But, these are the confessions of serial killers, mass murderers and such, so what do you expect?

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  Wonderfully Weird World of...

  Allison V. Harding

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  Enter the unsettling and imaginative world of Allison V. Harding, one of the unsung masters of American pulp horror. "The Wonderfully Weird World of Allison V. Harding" collects her most chilling stories, originally published in Weird Tales Magazine, where her unique blend of psychological dread and cosmic horror earned her a devoted following. 
  From sinister entities lurking just beyond perception to mind-bending twists that challenge the boundaries of reality, Harding's tales explore the fragile line between the known and the incomprehensible. Perfect for fans of classic weird fiction, this anthology is a haunting journey into the uncanny and the unexplained.

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  Bronze Statuette The (Unabridged)

  Rosalie Parker

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  Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing.
  THE BRONZE STATUETTE: Hannah held the bronze statuette up to the light. It was small, fitting easily in her hand. She was pretty sure that it was the likeness of a classical god, and it was a fairly stan-dard representation, except for the eyes, the whites of which had been inlaid with ivory, while the pupils were little chips of verdigrised bronze.

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