The Untold and Unfunny Horror Story

Roshan Sarkar

Editorial: BookRix

Sinopsis

Less did the Maxwells' know that a simple weekend would turn so disastrous for them, and would end up giving the narrator an idea for his next unfunny story. Sounds strange? It surely is, just as the story proceeds. Go through a short history of how Maxwells' climbed the leadersof success. then how a song changed their life. Last, but not the least, how they encountered, what we call, a 'ghost' and how a song acted like a 'holy cross' for them. All this, with a tinge of unfunny humour, which gives the title of this book. So, sit back and enjoy the ride as we go through a journey filled with cringe, humour, and somewhat horror.

Disponible desde: 20/12/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 19 páginas.

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