The House by Arthur Willis Colton
A young couple moves into a new home, unaware of its dark history. As they settle in, strange occurrences begin to happen, and they realize the house may be haunted by a malevolent spirit. The couple must uncover the truth about the house's past and confront the evil force head-on to escape alive.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Mystery · 265 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
Such an house I'll build and own,
When into old contentment grown
With reaping what my youth has sown.
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Genres
- Fiction — This book tells a made-up story about the characters and events depicted.
- Drama — The book focuses on conflicts and emotions experienced by its various characters.
- Mystery — The plot involves the uncovering of secrets or solving of puzzles.
Tags
horror · thriller · gothic · haunted house · supernatural · mystery · suspense · psychological · dark · creepy · eerie · spooky
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The House is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 265 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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