A sad tale's best for winter, and the enduring popularity of ghost stories during this season reflects our fascination with the supernatural and the liminality of winter solstice.
The winter solstice, a moment when darkness retreats and light returns, is considered a powerful time for the supernatural, inviting ghost stories that blur the lines between life and death.
Sarah Perry's unsettling story in the anthology Eight Ghosts explores a curse tied to a historic site, revealing a fate for the characters that outstrips conventional horror.
Mariana Enriquez uses horror not just for thrill, but as a means to confront and expose the darkness in our real world, reflecting a significant theme within the genre.
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