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Five‑Minute Chillers presents 18 brief yet chilling tales that explore the uncanny and the supernatural, all narrated from the perspective of ordinary children. Each story takes a familiar setting or object—a simple wish, a seemingly harmless encounter, or an everyday activity—and twists it into a frighteningly imaginative experience that rewards a quick, intense read.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: William A. Walker
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