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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. W. Jacobs

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  "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.
  As the wishes unfold, the tale takes a haunting turn, exploring themes of greed, grief, and the haunting power of the supernatural. Jacobs expertly builds suspense, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as the sinister consequences of the wishes become apparent.
  With its atmospheric setting and well-crafted plot, "The Monkey's Paw" is a masterful example of horror fiction, tapping into primal fears and the dangers of meddling with forces beyond human control. This haunting and thought-provoking story continues to captivate readers, leaving them pondering the age-old question of whether it is wise to tamper with fate.

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  The Lifted Veil

  George Eliot

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  The Lifted Veil by George Eliot is a novella that delves into themes of clairvoyance, isolation, and the darker aspects of human nature. The story is narrated by Latimer, who is both introspective and troubled, revealing his experiences as he grapples with his unusual abilities and the consequences they bring.Latimer begins his narrative as he anticipates his impending death, using his remaining time to recount his life and the peculiar powers he possesses. From a young age, he experiences precognitive visions and a form of telepathy that allows him to glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of others. 
  Initially, he finds some pleasure in these abilities; however, they soon become a source of torment as he discovers the often grim realities of those around him.The plot thickens as Latimer becomes infatuated with Bertha Grant, his brother Alfred's fiancée. His obsession grows when he realizes that her mind remains largely inaccessible to him.

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  Nyarlathotep (The Work of H P...

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Nyarlathotep was written in the year 1920 by Howard Phillips Lovecraft. This book is one of the most popular novels of Howard Phillips Lovecraft, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.

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  Cry of Crows

  C S Shows

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  They couldn't escape the dead noise. 
  After her father’s death, Annabeth flees from her old life in Memphis to reinvent herself and heal at Chesterbrook College, a sprawling private institution nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Students say Chesterbrook Valley is cursed. 
  A dead body is unearthed on move-in day, and Annabeth and her roommate discover a century-long pattern of campus disappearances. When crows settle on the roof of her dormitory, Annabeth is sure they’re trying to tell her something. 
  On this sultry southern campus, appearances are never as they seem. Can Annabeth save her friends, or will the malevolent creature circling the campus for nearly two centuries consume them all?

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  Necronomicon

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  Necronomicon: The Best Weird Tales of H.P. Lovecraft: Commemorative Edition is a select collection of horror short stories, novellas and novels written by H. P. Lovecraft. This collection includes stories by H. P. Lovecraft: The Call of CthulhuDagonHerbert West–ReanimatorThe Lurking FearThe Rats in the WallsThe Whisperer in DarknessCool AirIn the VaultThe Colour out of SpaceThe Horror at Red HookThe Music of Erich ZannThe Shadow out of TimeThe Dunwich HorrorThe Haunter of the DarkThe OutsiderThe Shunned HouseThe UnnamableThe Thing on the DoorstepUnder the PyramidsThe HoundThe Strange High House in the MistThe Dreams in the Witch House

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  Dead Plague

  Andrew Tomlinson

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  Warning: do not read this book if you are of a sensitive disposition! 
   
  Within this book lies a collection of short stories each different from the other but all connect with aspects of horror, suspense and survival, set within a post-apocalyptic world, where the dead have risen from an unknown viral outbreak, that abidingly seek the flesh of the remaining survivors. 
    
  The remaining humans attempt to find some semblance of a life on a reformed earth created by the dead. Each story depicts how the dead have reshaped the lives of the survivors and illustrates how they struggle to conform to the change while trying to hold onto some sanity and attempt to continue with life while pondering how long that life will be.

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