In this gripping anthology of three dark tales, ordinary lives take extraordinary turns as characters face supernatural encounters and deadly deceptions. In The Unsuspecting Widow, a woman's discovery of a mysterious trunk in her attic leads to encounters with three restless spirits, each telling their own version of a tragic Victorian love triangle. Poison follows the calculated rise of James Darling as he schemes to establish lavish lifestyle by marrying a wealthy heiress-but when a figure from his past unexpectedly reappears, threatening everything he's engineered, how far will James go to protect his newfound privilege? And in The Gambler, meet Mac C, the most feared man in Macon, whose legendary dice game with the Devil himself will determine not just his fortune, but his very soul.These stories explore the lengths people will go when faced with temptation, deception, and forces beyond their control. With twisting plots and shocking revelations, this collection keeps readers guessing until the very last page. R. E. Wright is an artist who attended classes at California State University, Long Beach and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. They work across multiple mediums, including fictional short stories and various forms of nonfiction. Their writing often explores moral dilemmas and human nature through a blend of psychological suspense, family drama, and supernatural elements

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