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    The Inheritance and Other Dark Tales
    The Inheritance and Other Dark Tales
    The Inheritance and Other Dark Tales
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    The Inheritance and Other Dark Tales

    By Stephen Tallevi

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    A collection of dark, atmospheric stories sure to please lovers of haunting tales. In The Inheritance, a young man is heir to an English Manor. Its furnishings include a curio cabinet, where a sinister object awaits the arrival of the new master, who will soon discover its appalling purpose. Other tales include The

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen Tallevi
    Release dateJul 8, 2023
    ISBN9781778282751
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