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The Power of Darkness presents twenty short stories written by Edith Nesbit that weave elements of horror and the supernatural into everyday experiences. Themes of forlorn love, misunderstood grief, and strange folklore recur throughout, offering readers suspenseful vignettes that illuminate the darker aspects of human emotion and imagination.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Edith Nesbit
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