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This anthology assembles a wide range of ghost stories drawn from numerous writers and cultures. The tales portray returned spirits, haunted houses, and unsettling locations such as coffins, buses, weddings, and railway stations, as well as supernatural creatures like ghostly dogs. Each narrative offers a unique glimpse into the uncanny, blending eerie atmospheres with the universal allure of the supernatural.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Dennis Pepper
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