Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories

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Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories

by James Platt

EN·~4 hours·1 chapter

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TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL.

4:30:06

Description

In this atmospheric tale two enigmatic figures—an Illyrian assassin and a Venetian poisoner—convene beside a fabled bottomless lake that whispers of ancient curses and forbidden magic. Their conversation, a blend of solemn catechism and daring intrigue, reveals a bond forged in shared orphanhood, secret bloodlines, and the relentless pursuit of power. As the night deepens and the distant church bells toll twelve, they prepare a pact that intertwines destiny, danger, and a hint of forbidden affection.

The story balances the chill of gothic superstition with a lingering romantic tension, inviting listeners to feel the pull of loyalty, betrayal, and the allure of dark knowledge. Set against a backdrop of shadowed Italian cliffs and murmuring waters, the narrative unfolds with vivid dialogue and a palpable sense of impending ritual, promising a captivating journey through love and the supernatural.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (259K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co.,1894.

Credits

Al Haines

Release date

2022-11-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Platt

James Platt

Best known today for a small but memorable collection of supernatural tales, this late-Victorian writer also had a strikingly varied life as a language scholar. His fiction blends Gothic atmosphere with a literary, learned edge.

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