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The Woods Are Dark follows a group of grotesque, cannibalistic creatures that inhabit a mist-shrouded forest. As travelers wander deeper into the woods, they unwittingly enter the hunting grounds of these deformed humanoids, setting the stage for a chilling, suspenseful encounter. The novel explores themes of survival and the unseen horrors lurking beyond the familiar.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Richard Laymon
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