
Terror: A Mystery
'Terror: A Mystery' Summary
The narrative unfolds in a remote English village, already burdened by the anxieties of wartime. A series of gruesome murders, seemingly random and inexplicable, grip the community in a vice of terror. Whispers of a shadowy figure, an uncanny presence, and whispers of ancient curses fuel the fires of paranoia. The villagers, trapped in a web of suspicion and fear, find themselves questioning each other's motives and sanity. As the murders continue, the lines between reality and folklore blur. The villagers desperately search for answers, but their attempts to unravel the mystery only plunge them deeper into a world of escalating fear and relentless terror. The book delves into the psychological impact of fear, exploring themes of superstition, social breakdown, and the unsettling power of the unknown.Book Details
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Arthur Machen
United Kingdom
Arthur Machen, pseudonym of Arthur Llewellyn Jones, Welsh novelist and essayist, a forerunner of 20th-century Gothic science fiction. Machen’s work was deeply influenced b...
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