7 best short stories by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, August Nemo

2020 · Tacet Books

Through her different genres of work including children's stories, poems, and short stories, Mary Wilkins Freeman sought to demonstrate her values as a feminist. During the time which she was writing, she did this in nonconventional ways; for example, she diverged from making her female characters weak and in need of help which was a common trope in literature.Come and enjoy the seven selected short stories of this author.A New England NunAnn Mary; Her Two Thanksgivings Luella Miller Little-Girl-Afraid-of-a-Dog Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas The Gospel According To JoanThe Revolt of "Mother"

The Shadows on the Wall: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's Haunting Shadows

by Mary e. Wilkins Freeman

2024 · Namaskar Book

Step into the eerie world of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's chilling tale, "The Shadows on the Wall." Immerse yourself in a narrative where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, creating a suspenseful story that will leave you both intrigued and unnerved. As Freeman's haunting narrative unfolds, follow the characters as they grapple with the mysterious shadows that seem to have a life of their own. The atmospheric descriptions and psychological tension will transport you to a world where the shadows on the wall hold secrets that defy explanation.But here's the question that will linger in the dimly lit rooms: What if the shadows are not just figments of imagination but manifestations of hidden fears and secrets? Could Freeman's narrative be a mirror reflecting the unsettling truths that lurk in the darkest corners of the human psyche? Explore the mysterious details of this suspenseful story, where each chapter unveils the psychological complexities and eerie atmosphere of the shadows. The blend of suspense and psychological insight creates a reading experience that will leave you questioning the thin veil between reality and the supernatural. Are you prepared to confront "The Shadows on the Wall" and unravel the mysteries concealed within the dimly lit rooms?Indulge in short, suspenseful paragraphs that guide you through the atmospheric tension. The psychological prose and mysterious atmosphere will make you feel like a participant in the characters' unnerving experiences, questioning the nature of reality and the shadows that dance on the wall. Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the suspense within "The Shadows on the Wall." This is more than a story; it's a journey through the mysterious landscapes of the human mind. Will you dare to peer into the shadows and uncover the unsettling truths?Seize the opportunity to own a piece of chilling literature. Purchase "The Shadows on the Wall" now, and let the suspense and psychological depth within its pages send shivers down your spine.

The Last Gift

by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

2023 · LSU Press

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930) was one of the most popular American writers at the turn of the twentieth century, and her annual Christmas stories appeared in magazines and periodicals across the globe. Since then, the extraordinary stories that once delighted her legions of fans every festive season have gone largely out of print and unread. Now, for the first time, The Last Gift presents a collection of Freeman’s best Christmas writing, introducing these funny, poignant, provocative, and surprisingly timely holiday tales to a new generation of readers.