Books like The gruesome guests, and other stories by Richard Brightfield
Richard Brightfield’s *The Gruesome Guests, and Other Stories* brings together four compact horror tales that weave together American gothic elements and occult intrigue. Readers encounter a haunted lighthouse, a spectral mask that seems to watch from the shadows, a house steeped in troubled history, and a photograph that hints at unseen forces. Each story is tailored to evoke suspense and a sense of mystery appropriate for young readers.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Richard Brightfield
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