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Modern Gothic - cover

Modern Gothic

Michael Bird, Rose Biggin, Lauren Archer, Lerah Barcenilla, Pete Hartley, Ed Karshner

Publisher: Fly on the Wall Press

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Summary

Tales of tyrannical landlords, obsessive descents into madness and haunting comings of age.
Embark on a chilling journey through nightmarish tales that will captivate the ghoulish modern reader. Encounter landlords with sinister requests, ethereal housemates, and a glass-encased jungle built by an eccentric father. These gothic stories blur the lines between dreams and reality, weaving a tapestry of macabre encounters and festering secrets.
Available since: 10/11/2024.
Print length: 200 pages.

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