A collection of two novellas combining beauty and horror hidden behind the apparent simplicity of small-town life.
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When Darkness Loves Us
Sally Ann is a young farmer's wife, still excited about her recent wedding and a bright future. But a careless exploration leaves her trapped underground, learning to live again in the absence of everything she once knew. Even though Sally Ann is driven by love and light, she finds within herself the deepest darkness.
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Beauty Is…
Old Martha Mannes has been a part of the town of Morgan, Illinois, since her birth. The whole town knows her as a feeble-minded woman born without a nose, but Martha's mind wasn't always empty. Uncovering a monster buried deep in her memories may bring back the sparkling child she once was… or it may plunge those around her into the nightmares of a little girl.
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At first glance, I was immediately drawn in by the amazing cover, because I haven't seen one this beautiful in many years.
Two novellas, each of which is great, terrifying, and unlike anything I've read so far.
The first won me over with a believable plot, where I rooted for the heroine and applauded the final twist.
And the second one about the sad character of Martha, whom one would wish everything would turn out well for, where from the beginning you can feel that things are going to go really badly wrong, you just don't know exactly when and how.
Huge thanks to @goldendogbooks for this gem and I really look forward to you publishing another book by this author. A great ride, thanks for it and for the excellent translation @martinstefko
A must for all horror enthusiasts👣🖤
Rating: 5💫/5
29📚/2023
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