First published 2016
Shirley Jackson's "Dark Tales" plunges readers into a world of unsettling mysteries and psychological horror. From a young woman haunted by a malevolent spirit to a family torn apart by a violent curse, these gripping stories explore the darkness that lurks within the human psyche. With her precise, unnerving prose, Jackson deftly weaves tales that linger long after the final page. Prepare to be chilled to the bone.
Genres: short-stories, 20th-century, horror, dark-fantasy, psychological-horror, dark
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: psychological-horror, unreliable-narrator
320 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence