The Gardener by E.F. Benson is a short story about a man who has been hired to work in the garden of an old lady. The man, named John, is tasked with maintaining the garden and keeping it looking its best. However, he soon discovers that there are some strange things going on in the garden, including a mysterious figure that appears at night and seems to be watching him. As the story progresses, John becomes increasingly unsettled by these events, and begins to wonder if there is something more sinister going on than just keeping the garden looking nice. In the end, he decides to leave his job as a gardener and move away from the old lady's house.
By E.F. Benson · Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Horror