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The Shadow on the Wall
by Ruskin Bond
// The Shadow on the Wall by @ruskinbondofficial
There's not a single book by Mr Bond that I haven't enjoyed so far and this one sits somewhere in the top five. These stories, both old and new are thrilling in nature. They aren't too frightening but carry the right amount of spookiness to them so that even a teenager can read them without any worry. Imagine that the weather is cold outside and you're wrapped in the softest of woolen sweaters that you own with a cup of hot chocolate in your hand; the only thing that you now need is this book.
Mr Bond humours us with his tales from Dehra, Landour and Shimla. He talks about wailing women, monstrous pillows and abandoned ghosts of the British who haunt mansions. Few ghosts are friendly, few mischievous and the rest are difficult to decipher. These 21 fictional tales are quite gripping, making it tough for you to keep the book down. It's fascinating how he manages to add amusement to a genre that is as grave as horror. I have come to realise that it's his trademark trait, one that makes him very endearing. This simple yet exciting book of short horror stories are perfect if you're in the mood for some entertainment.
So the next time you sleep in a new place, check under your beds and pillows. You never know what creature has made it their home!
There's not a single book by Mr Bond that I haven't enjoyed so far and this one sits somewhere in the top five. These stories, both old and new are thrilling in nature. They aren't too frightening but carry the right amount of spookiness to them so that even a teenager can read them without any worry. Imagine that the weather is cold outside and you're wrapped in the softest of woolen sweaters that you own with a cup of hot chocolate in your hand; the only thing that you now need is this book.
Mr Bond humours us with his tales from Dehra, Landour and Shimla. He talks about wailing women, monstrous pillows and abandoned ghosts of the British who haunt mansions. Few ghosts are friendly, few mischievous and the rest are difficult to decipher. These 21 fictional tales are quite gripping, making it tough for you to keep the book down. It's fascinating how he manages to add amusement to a genre that is as grave as horror. I have come to realise that it's his trademark trait, one that makes him very endearing. This simple yet exciting book of short horror stories are perfect if you're in the mood for some entertainment.
So the next time you sleep in a new place, check under your beds and pillows. You never know what creature has made it their home!