This collection of short stories by celebrated American author Arlo Bates includes ten supernatural tales that explore the hauntings, possessions, and occult occurrences that continue to fascinate readers of horror fiction. Bates' elegant writing style and masterful pacing create a sense of terror that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a must-read for fans of classic horror literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.