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Markheim
Extremely well written and entertaining; the story deals with horror and psychology pushing the debate of good vs evil to apply it to the protagonist (and, by extensión the reader) and face him with the true meaning of his actions. We all belive that we are good people and do the "right" thing, but can we ever lose the mask to see our actions for what they are?
4/5

The Phantom Coach
I found that the story dragged on a bit too long and was not the most interesting. If anything, it was predictable.
3/5

The Traveller's Story of a Terribly Strange Bed
Once again, not a ghost story. However, I did enjoy this read and the story was both well narrated and constructed.
4/5

Fisher's Ghost
For once a Victorian ghost story not happening in England, but in the far-away land of Australia!
The story in itself was predictable and ordinary, and I would've have preferred that the culprit did not confess to his crime to maintain the mystery, and offer a discussion on death penalty in case the suspect is not proved to be the killer when evidences are lacking.
3.5/5

Narrative of a Ghost of a Hand:
Another spooky story which, this time, did kinda scare me. It was well done and well written. There is something especially unnerving about the hand of a person appearing without the rest of the body.
5/5

Some Strange Disturbances In Aungier Street
First spooky story of this book! It was okay, once again the usual premises of an old spooky mansion inhabited by some ghost, with the introduction of the culprit early on.
It was an okay read, enjoyable but not particularly unique.
3.5/5

To Be Taken With A Grain Of Salt
Murder mystery where justice can only be carried out thanks to supernatural elements. It was an enjoyable read, but quite predictable.
3.5

The Story Of The Bagman's Uncle
Well written, well narrated, but a bit lacking. It was an enjoyable read but the plot is quite confusing and the resolution underwhelming. Was it just a dream after all?
4/5

The Story of Mary Angel
Ghost story? The only murder is a guillotine execution!
I am conflicted because, although it is a good story, well narrated (and true apparently!), worthy of a high rate, it does not belong in this book.
3/5

The Squire's Story
Disjointed, uneventful and predictable; this read didn't do it for me. Most of it is spent describing life in a village and the gentry of said village, only to have the main mystery kicking in at 90% and resolved as it is told.
2/5