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Vincent OSullivan, a distinguished writer known for his decadent and haunting fiction, stands as a remarkable contemporary of Oscar Wilde. While his supernatural tales of horror, including the chilling novella Vershoyles House, have garnered significant acclaim, this collection of stories reveals the many dimensions of OSullivans personality, all delivered in his signature demi-monde style. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of his work and the darker corners of his imagination. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

Dive into the eerie and enthralling world of the supernatural with master anthologist Joseph Lewis Frenchs collection of the finest ghost stories ever penned. From the early influential works of Daniel Defoe and Edward Bulwer-Lytton to the chilling narratives of contemporary legends like M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, and E. F. Benson, this anthology promises to deliver a treasure trove of haunting tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat and awake through the darkest hours of the night! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Dive into the chilling world of Book of Bargains, a captivating collection of short horror stories by the American writer, poet, and critic Vincent OSullivan. Often regarded as the last of the decadents, OSullivan was a significant literary figure of his era, closely associated with luminaries like Oscar Wilde. Each story in this volume intricately weaves the theme of a deal with the devil—whether literal or metaphorical—inviting readers to explore the darker corners of human desire and consequence. - Summary by Carolin

Rats and mice, and beetles and creaky doors, and loose slates, and broken panes, and stiff drawer handles, that stay out when you pull them and then fall down in the middle of the night...Rats is bogeys, I tell you, and bogeys is rats, and don't you get to think anything else! Ghosts, vampires, werewolves and even rats, all make an appearance in this collection of frighteningly good classic stories from Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and more!

"The Burned House" is a ghost short story by Vincent O’Sullivan in which a benighted traveler stumbles upon a deserted house right in the middle of nowhere. Soon, strange things begin to happen and becomes involved in a series of supernatural events. A tale of vivid imagination, terrors, and mystery, "The Burned House" includes elements from the science fiction genre as well as classic horror elements such as murder, suicide, and violence, making a chilling yet engaging read. B. J.