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Nightwaves is a spine-chilling collection of short horror stories that explore the macabre world of the occult. The book features a spirit hunter from ancient Egypt, two ghosts at a dangerous dam, a woman who sells her husband's soul to the devil, and a mad killer in the woods. Each story offers a twist on the classic horror genre, blending supernatural elements with psychological terror to create a truly unsettling experience.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Collin McDonald
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