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1) Deep Waters
Brace yourself for nearly unbearable suspense in this classic horror tale from British author W.W. Jacobs. Virtually everyone has fantasized about what it would be like to be granted three wishes by a magical being. But what if the cost of having your dreams come true was a horrible toll you never expected? This iconic short story is a must-read for fans of the horror genre.
A well-to-do doctor wakes up to find himself on a ship at sea. How did he get there, and how will he get home? But before those questions can be answered, the crew begins to succumb to a mysterious illness, one by one—and questions about the doctor's true identity are never settled.
Though set on dry land, W. W. Jacob's charming tale Admiral Peters is shot through with the salty dialect and rough humor of lifelong sailors. An admiral pays a visit to one of his men, now retired, and amidst a night of revelry and nostalgia, an odd love triangle is formed. Will the two former shipmates be able to iron out their differences?
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