The Shadow in the Corner

Set in a haunted mansion, the story follows reclusive scientist Michael Bascom, who dismisses the fears of an orphan girl employed to assist his wife. She claims to see a mysterious shadow in her room, but Bascom's skepticism is challenged when he encounters the supernatural presence himself. The gothic tale explores themes of fear and disbelief, enhanced by a new introductory biography of the author, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, offering insights into her life and work.