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“There’s always been a need for horror fiction, though - ghost stories have been a staple of every human society since the beginning of recorded literature - and while commercially the field may have its ups and downs, it will never go away. Hell, look at the Bible: gods, devils, ghosts, witches, giants, resurrections. That’s one big horror story. And it’s the most popular book on the planet.”

Quote by Bentley Little

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Bentley Little, born in 1960, is a renowned American horror novelist. His works are known for their unique atmosphere and tense plots, which have won him a large following among readers. more

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