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Kerfol

EDITH WHARTON

25 Pages

Language: English

Horror

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Kerfol is a haunting ghost story by Edith Wharton, set in a French château filled with eerie silence and supernatural mystery. It blends gothic suspense with emotional depth, offering a gripping experience in under an hour. Perfect for fans of classic horror. Grab your free pdf download now on Bookdio, your go-to site for free books download that chill and thrill.

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If you read the book Kerfol of 25 pages at an Average speed of 225 words per minute, you can read this book in 27.500000000000004 Minutes or 0.44999999999999996 hours. If you read this book at a faster speed of 300 words per minute, you can read this book in 20.75 Minutes or 0.325 hours.

"They looked like dogs, but they didn’t bark. They didn’t even move. And yet... I wasn’t alone."

Kerfol by Edith Wharton is not just a ghost story—it’s a masterclass in subtle, psychological horror. Set in the hauntingly beautiful but eerily silent Château de Kerfol in Brittany, France, the story follows a young man who arrives to consider the estate for purchase, only to encounter an unnerving silence disturbed by a pack of ghostly dogs. No humans. Just dogs. Watching him.

Through a chilling narrative shift, we’re transported back in time to the 1600s, unraveling the tragic life of Anne de Cornault—a woman trapped in a cold marriage with a domineering husband. Her only companions? A few gentle dogs. Her only joy? Their loyalty. But when jealousy and cruelty collide, a deadly series of events unfolds that leaves behind more than just blood—it leaves behind spirits.

What makes Kerfol so powerful isn’t just its eerie setting or ghostly presence—it's Wharton’s ability to paint horror with restraint, dread with elegance, and justice with a supernatural twist. You’ll feel the quiet chill in your spine, and that lingering sense that something unseen is still watching.

For readers who enjoy classic horror laced with deeper emotional undercurrents, this story is a must-read. Whether you're looking to explore gothic literature or want a short yet impactful tale, Kerfol delivers.

You can find the free pdf download of this spine-tingling story right here on Bookdio. For fans of vintage suspense and timeless psychological thrillers, free books download like this are a rare find.

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