First published 1996
A cobweb-covered box in a Vermont barn reveals long-lost stories by the legendary Shirley Jackson. From her college days to her final years, these diverse tales span humor, horror, and the unsettling depths of the human psyche. Jackson's singular voice blends the ordinary and the uncanny, where everyday moments give way to the twisted and surreal. Whether exploring a mundane errand or plumbing the darkest corners of the mind, each story casts an indelible spell, showcasing the full range of this master storyteller's singular craft.
Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, horror, 21st-century, dark
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: psychological-thriller, unreliable-narrator
417 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group