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The Treasury of American Horror Stories brings together a diverse collection of short tales that have shaped the genre of American horror. Within its pages readers will encounter the haunting conclusion of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" as penned by Ambrose Bierce, the supernatural menace of "Children of the Corn" by Stephen King, and the folkloric tension in "The Legend of Joe Lee." The anthology spans themes from the Civil War and its aftermath to the occult practices of cults, demonology, and paranormal phenomena, offering a comprehensive survey of American horror literature for enthusiastic readers of all ages.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Frank Mcsherry
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