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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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: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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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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