Tales For The Midnight Hour
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Last published Thu, May 15, 2025
These seventeen stories are guaranteed to keep you awake and shivering with fear. We dare you to read them alone, late at night. The moon is full. The clock strikes twelve. Don't be afraid. But what's that sound? Footsteps in the hall? It's just the dog. That creaking door? Merely the wind blowing. And is that a face at the window? Or is it just your imagination? Read these stories at your own risk. . .but be prepared to be scared out of your wits.
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