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The 5th Fontana Book of Great Horror Stories brings together a diverse array of chilling tales from celebrated authors. Readers will journey through Daphne du Maurier’s atmospheric "The Blue Lenses," Ray Bradbury’s eerie "The Man Upstairs," and William Sansom’s unsettling "A Woman Seldom Found." The anthology also features iconic psychological horror such as Shirley Jackson’s infamous "Lottery," Henry Kuttner’s unsettling "The Graveyard Rats," H. G. Wells’s swashbuckling "The Sea Raiders," and Edgar Allen Poe’s classic "Tale of the Ragged Mountains." Other highlights include Roald Dahl’s darkly humorous "Georgy Porgy," Monica Dickens’s adventurous "To Reach The Sea," and Mary Danby’s original "Quid Pro Quo." Each story offers a distinct exploration of fear, suspense, and the uncanny, making this volume a must‑have for horror enthusiasts and collectors alike.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Mary Danby
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