The Vanishing House by Bernard Capes
A young woman named Laura inherits a mysterious house from an unknown relative. When she arrives at the house, she finds that it has disappeared, leaving behind only a faint trace of its existence. As Laura searches for answers, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that surround the house's disappearance. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of stories to shape our understanding of reality.
By Bernard Capes · First published 1905 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 2,229 words
First lines
"My grandfather," said the banjo, "drank 'dog's-nose,' my father drank 'dog's-nose,' and I drink 'dog's-nose.' If that ain't heredity, there's no virtue in the board schools."
"Ah!" said the piccolo, "you're always a-boasting of your science. And so, I suppose, your son'll drink 'dog's-nose,' too?"
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The Vanishing House is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bernard Capes, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bernard Capes
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Detective fiction, Supernatural
- Length: 2,229 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a house, making it a mystery novel.
- Crime — The plot involves a criminal act - the theft of a house, which classifies it into the crime genre.
- Thriller — The suspenseful narrative and the continuous anticipation of finding out about the vanishing house can place the book in the thriller genre.
- Detective fiction — The protagonist's quest in finding out the truth behind the disappearing house essentially tells a detective story.
Tags
mystery · thriller · fantasy · magic realism · supernatural · ghost story · haunting · horror · psychological · suspense · intrigue · murder