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Robert Westall’s Gloomy collection gathers ten of his most celebrated ghostly short stories, plus the previously unpublished "Graveyard Shift," for a posthumous volume that showcases his skill in blending fright and wit. The tales range from the haunting church of "The Last Day of Miss Dorinda Molyneaux" to the mischievous, shape‑shifting cat in "A Walk on the Wild Side." Westall’s stories charm with humor and insight while delivering the chills of classic horror, making this collection appealing to readers aged ten and up.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert Westall
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