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Be afraid, be very afraid: really scary things can come in small packages, and these 100 frightening little tales offer big chills and thrills. They represent more than 150 year's worth of writing, and include the greats: H.P. Lovecraft ("The Terrible Old Man"), Ambrose Bierce ("The Stranger"), Lafcadio Hearn ("A Dead Secret"), Oscar Wilde ("The Sphinx Without a Secret"), and J. Sheridan Le Fanu ("The Ghost and the Bone-Setter"). Best of all, a variety of human emotions and behavior come to the fore, from avarice (August Derleth's "Pacific 421") to revenge (Thorp McCluskey's "Black Gold"), from jealousy (Steve Rasnic Tem's "Daddy") to honor (Edith Nesbit's "John Charrington's Wedding") to love (Darrell Schwietzer's "Clocks"). Using a minimum of elements, each ghost story in this collection will entertain, captivate, and evoke a powerful response in readers.
So be warned: you might not want to read these while you're all alone in the house...
100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories FROM THE PUBLISHER
Fear will overtake you in the most wonderful ways! Really scary things can come in small packages, and these 100 frightening tales offer big chills and thrills. They represent more than 150 years' worth of writing, and include the greats: H.P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce, Oscar Wilde, and J. Sheridan Le Fanu. Best of all, a variety of human emotions and behavior is revealed, from avarice to revenge, from jealousy to love. Every story will entertain, captivate, and evoke a shiver of terror. You are warned: you may not want to read these while you're alone in the house!
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
The short story has long been a staple format for tales of the supernatural, which often rely on sudden shock, eerie plot twists, and surprise endings for effect. In 100 Ghastly Little Ghost Stories, editors Dziemianowicz, Robert Weinberg, and Martin Greenberg (Crafty Cat Crimes) present a selection of the best modern ghost stories from their popular beginnings in the early 20th century to their proliferation in recent years. Including tales such as Walker G. Everett's "The Woman in Gray," August Derleth's "The Metronome," H.P. Lovecraft's "The Terrible Old Man," and Fred Chappell's "Miss Prue," this is suitable and timely for most short story collections. The companion volume, 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories, provides a sampler of tales from 1948 to the present, revolving around witchcraft and its practitioners. Featuring Lucy Taylor's "Bad Things Happen on Halloween," Ramsey Campbell's "The Fit," Juleen Brantingham's "Burning in the Light," Christie Golden's "Witch Hunt," and others, this anthology belongs in most fantasy and short story collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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