The Toll-House by W. W. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943
Illustrator Owen, Will, 1869-1957
Title The Toll-House
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Note Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Toll-House" by W. W. Jacobs is a short story that was likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a group of friends who decide to spend a night in a supposedly haunted house known as the Toll-House, which has a grim reputation for causing the demise of its occupants. The story delves into themes of skepticism towards the supernatural, camaraderie, and the consequences of bravado. In the tale, Jack Barnes leads a group of friends, including Meagle, Lester, and White, to the foreboding Toll-House, despite the warnings they receive about its haunted history and the deaths that have occurred there. As the group settles in for the night, playful banter quickly gives way to a creeping sense of dread. They find themselves unable to wake two of their companions after a troubling event, only to realize that something hauntingly sinister might be at play. The story culminates in a chilling twist that reveals the fatal consequences of their dare, driving home the eerie uncertainty surrounding the existence of ghosts and the unpredictability of fear in the dark. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Humorous stories, English
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10787
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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