They return at evening, Herbert Russell Wakefield

They return at evening

Herbert Russell Wakefield

Level
B2
Words
60,116
Chapters
12
First published
1927
Reading time
about 7 hours
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A collection of ghost stories set in the English countryside, where ordinary people encounter unsettling supernatural phenomena at dusk. Each tale builds a quiet, creeping dread, focusing on atmosphere and psychological tension. The stories are short and their language is clear, making them ideal for learners who want to practice reading suspenseful narratives.

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