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The Devil’s Hand: A Short Dark Story

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In the shadowy streets of Victorian London, Edward Travers is a man down on his luck—penniless, desperate, and haunted by his past mistakes. When a mysterious stranger, the enigmatic Mr. Dorian Blackwood, offers him a chance to win a fortune in a simple game of cards, Edward can’t resist the temptation. But this is no ordinary wager. The stakes are higher than Edward ever imagined, and soon he realizes he's not just playing for money—he’s playing for his soul.

*The Devil's Game* is a gripping Gothic horror novel steeped in the atmospheric dread of Victorian London. As Edward faces the sinister Blackwood, he becomes trapped in a deadly contest with the Devil himself, where every card drawn pulls him deeper into the web of fate. Shadows creep, time bends, and the very room seems alive with malevolent intent.

For fans of dark historical fiction, supernatural thrillers, and classic Gothic literature like *Dracula*, *The Picture of Dorian Gray*, and *The Haunting of Hill House*, this chilling tale of temptation, damnation, and eternal stakes will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Perfect for readers who love psychological horror, Faustian bargains, and dark, atmospheric settings, *The Devil's Game* explores the terrifying consequences of one man's desperate gamble for redemption—and the unimaginable price he must pay.

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2024

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Edgar Darnell

11 books

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