First published 1968
Clarence Lee Cline's "The Rinehart Book of Short Stories" unleashes a terrifying trove of dark fables. From a satanic ritual gone wrong to a dragon's fiery rampage, these tales plunge readers into nightmarish realms where the supernatural reigns supreme. Cline's vivid prose summons visions of unspeakable evil, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche.
Genres: short-stories, fantasy, horror, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: supernatural-reign, vivid-prose
Setting: New England, Salem Village, Massachusetts, Joe's house, bakery
Period: 1600s
307 pages · Paperback · Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Content warnings: gore, graphic-violence