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The Spider by Hanns Heinz Ewers

"The Spider" is a chilling mystery novella by Hanns Heinz Ewers, published in 1915. The story is set in Paris, in the small Hotel Stevens on Rue Alfred Stevens. The narrative centers on a peculiar series of suicides that occur in room #7 of the hotel.

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July 8, 2024
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Mystery Psychological Supernatural

The Power of Darkness by Edith Nesbit

"The Power of Darkness," a short story written by Edith Nesbit in 1905, blends elements of horror and psychological thriller around the chilling wager between two friends set against the backdrop of the Musée Grévin, a wax museum renowned for its lifelike and deathlike exhibits.

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July 8, 2024
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Mystery Romance Supernatural

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

"The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux, published in 1910, is a tale that weaves together mystery, romance, and tragedy set against the backdrop of the Paris Opera House. The story introduces readers to a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, dominated by the enigmatic figure known as the Opera Ghost.

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July 8, 2024
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Mystery Psychological

The Mysterious Card by Cleveland Moffett

"The Mysterious Card" by Cleveland Moffett revolves around Richard Burwell, who finds himself embroiled in an inexplicable series of events during his visit to Paris. This short story is renowned for its unresolved mystery, which kept readers hooked until Moffett released its sequel, "The Mysterious Card Unveiled."

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July 8, 2024
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Adventure Mystery

The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey

"The Lone Star Ranger" by Zane Grey, first published in 1915, is a classic Western novel that encapsulates the rugged, lawless spirit of the American frontier. The novel tells the story of Buck Duane, a young man thrust into the life of an outlaw following a fateful gunfight.

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July 4, 2024
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Adventure Mystery

The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe

"The Gold-Bug" by Edgar Allan Poe follows the eccentric William Legrand, who, after discovering a rare beetle, believes it will lead him to a hidden treasure.

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July 4, 2024
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The Crystal Stopper by Maurice Leblanc

"The Crystal Stopper," penned by Maurice Leblanc in 1913, is a captivating mystery novel featuring the legendary gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin.

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July 4, 2024
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Mystery Psychological Supernatural

The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe explores themes of pride, deception, and vengeance through the perspective of the calculating and vengeful Montresor.

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July 4, 2024
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Hunted Down by Charles Dickens

"Hunted Down," a short story by Charles Dickens, unfolds through the perspective of Mr. Sampson, the Chief Manager of a Life Assurance Office, who recounts his chilling encounter with the enigmatic and sinister Mr. Julius Slinkton.

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July 4, 2024
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Eight Strokes of the Clock by Maurice Leblanc

"Eight Strokes of the Clock" is a mystery and detective fiction written by Maurice Leblanc in 1922. The story revolves around the adventures of the enigmatic Prince Rénine, a character who bears a striking resemblance to Leblanc’s famous gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin.