The Monster of Lake Lametrie

Name: The Monster of Lake Lametrie
Author: Wardon Allan Curtis

The story follows the adventures of a group of friends who are on a camping trip in the remote wilderness of Lake Lametrie. As they explore the lake, they soon discover that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. A mysterious creature is said to inhabit the lake, and the group soon finds themselves in a race against time to uncover the truth behind the monster. The group must brave the dangers of the lake, as well as the secrets of the local townspeople, in order to uncover the truth. Along the way, they must face their own fears and doubts, as well as the mysterious creature that lurks beneath the lake. Will the group be able to uncover the truth behind the monster of Lake Lametrie? Or will they be consumed by the darkness that lurks beneath the surface?

By Wardon Allan Curtis · First published 1897 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy · 4,957 words

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Prof. Wilhelm G. Breyfogle. University of Taychobera.

DEAR FRIEND,--Inclosed you will find some portions of the diary it has been my life-long custom to keep, arranged in such a manner as to narrate connectedly the history of some remarkable occurrences that have taken place here during the last three years. Years and years ago, I heard vague accounts of a strange lake high up in an almost inaccessible part of the mountains of Wyoming. Various incredible tales were related of it, such as that it was inhabited by creatures which elsewhere on the globe are found only as fossils of a long vanished time.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Wardon Allan Curtis
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 4,957 words
Structure: 1 section, 168 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Horror — The title of the book implies a monster, which is a common element of horror stories.
Mystery — The book likely contains a mystery element, as the monster of Lake Lametrie is likely a mystery to be solved.
Fantasy — The presence of a monster implies a fantasy element, as monsters are often found in fantasy stories.
Adventure — The book likely contains an adventure element, as the protagonist may have to go on a journey to find the monster of Lake Lametrie.