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The Mystery of Choice

The Mystery of Choice

The Mystery of Choice

Robert W. Chambers / Robert WChambers

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Wildside Press
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2024
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9781434406125
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This collection of short stories blends supernatural elements with psychological depth, featuring tales set in eerie, atmospheric locations. Chambers explores themes of fate, choice, and the unknown, often infusing his stories with a sense of unease and mystery. These stories, rich in Gothic and weird fiction influences, showcase Chambers’ talent for blending the ordinary with the otherworldly, making for an unsettling yet compelling read.This volume contains 'The Purple Emperor,' 'Pompe Funebre,' 'The Messenger,' 'The White Shadow,' 'Passeur,' 'A Matter of Interest,' and 'Envoi.' Robert William Chambers (1865-1933) gained recognition with his weird fiction such as 'The King in Yellow' and 'Maker of Moons.'

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