"The Upper Berth" and "By the Waters of Paradise" are two separate short stories written by Francis Marion Crawford, a 19th-century American author known for his works in the horror and supernatural genre. "The Upper Berth" follows the story of a man who takes a room on a steamship and is warned about the eerie upper berth by the previous occupant. Despite the warning, he dismisses it as superstition. However, as the voyage progresses, he experiences increasingly terrifying encounters with a malevolent presence from the upper berth, leading to a spine-chilling climax. In "By the Waters of Paradise," the protagonist is a weary traveler seeking solace in a secluded garden in the South Seas. The garden is believed to possess mystical powers, granting visions to those who drink from its waters. As the protagonist indulges in the enchanted environment, he undergoes a mesmerizing and transformative experience that blurs the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
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- Release Date 06/21/2023
- Author F. Marion Crawford
- Language English
- Company ValdeBooks
- Weight 4.2 ounces
- Dimensions 6 x 0.12 x 9 inches
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