Four Wooden Stakes by Victor Roman
The story follows a group of four friends who are on a camping trip in the woods. They soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they stumble upon a mysterious graveyard filled with wooden stakes. As they investigate further, they discover that the stakes are part of a sinister ritual that has been going on for centuries. The group soon finds themselves in a battle against an ancient evil that threatens to consume them all. With the help of a mysterious stranger, they must find a way to stop the ritual and save themselves before it’s too late. Four Wooden Stakes is a thrilling and suspenseful horror novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction.
By Victor Roman · First published 1987 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller · 4,340 words
First lines
There it lay on the desk in front of me, that missive so simple in wording, yet so perplexing, so urgent in tone.
Jack, Come at once for old time's sake. Am all alone. Will explain upon arrival.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Victor Roman
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
- Length: 4,340 words
- Structure: 1 section, 129 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The title 'Four Wooden Stakes' implies a supernatural element, suggesting a horror genre.
- Mystery — The title 'Four Wooden Stakes' implies a puzzle or mystery that needs to be solved.
- Thriller — The title 'Four Wooden Stakes' implies a suspenseful and thrilling story.
- Fantasy — The title 'Four Wooden Stakes' implies a fantastical element, suggesting a fantasy genre.
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horror · mystery · supernatural · thriller · suspense · vampires · urban fantasy · dark fiction · paranormal · adventure · sacrifice · friendship