In A Glass Darkly
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'In a Glass Darkly' presents a chilling exploration of the supernatural and the human psyche. The first story, 'Green Tea,' unravels the descent of a man into madness as he becomes fixated on a spectral presence in his home. 'The Lottery Ticket' tells the tale of a man consumed by ambition and greed, his pursuit of fortune leading to tragic consequences. Finally, 'Carmilla' unfolds the enigmatic tale of a young woman's entanglement with a seductive and dangerous vampire, questioning the nature of attraction and the allure of the forbidden. Le Fanu masterfully constructs an unsettling atmosphere, utilizing psychological suspense and gothic imagery to create a chilling and memorable reading experience.Book Details
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Sheridan Le Fanu
Ireland
Le Fanu worked in many genres but remains best known for his horror fiction. He was a meticulous craftsman and frequently reworked plots and ideas from his earlier writing in subsequent pieces. Many o...
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