“If any of [my stories] succeed in causing their readers to feel pleasantly uncomfortable when walking along a solitary road at nightfall, or sitting over a dying fire in the small hours, my purpose in writing them will have been attained.”
Quote by M. R. James
Work
Collected Ghost Stories
This collection brings together various short stories that delve into the realm of the supernatural, offering readers a chilling and suspenseful exploration of the unknown and the eerie. more
Author
M. R. James
M.R. James, whose full name is Montague Rhodes James, was an English author known for his Gothic novels and horror stories. His works are often set against a historical backdrop and are filled with elements of mystery and horror. James was born on August 1, 1862, and died on June 12, 1936. more
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