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The Squaw -

This was a great short story, I thoroughly enjoyed the dialog from Mr Hutcheson, you could almost hear the annoying American accent.

The world building again is so vivid and mesmerising in such a short space of time. I was wondering if he would go to cats and the story really grips you from the second that pebble lands.

Also, as per Gibbet Hill, Bram is a big racist, hence the title 'The Squaw' - 4/5*

Gibbet Hill -

Well, what a weird story, especially since the first two were knockouts. Once again, Stoker builds the world slowly. I have never learned so many words for bushes and trees!

The suspense is good, however, you're left confused and the ending is a bit wild. What was the premise or what sparked this story?

Maybe big Bram was a tad racist.... and loved rats - 2.5*

The Judge's house

What a fantastic short story. such a sinister and cold end. The suspense, how you are transported to the house, feeling Malcomson's fear. You can almost hear the rats as you read at night, scratching under the wainscot. - 5/5