Books like The Landlady by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s ‘The Landlady’ is a compact, suspense‑lifting short horror story. It follows a young man who arrives in search of lodging and finds an unassuming landlady who appears warm and accommodating. The narrative slowly unfolds, indicating that the landlady’s hospitality carries a sinister undertone tied to the use of cyanide, exposing the darker side of human nature. The story is a classic example of Dahl’s skill in crafting eerie, short‑form tales that linger in the reader’s mind.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Roald Dahl
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