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The Gray Cat
This early work by Barry Pain was originally published in 1901 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Gray Cat' is a short story about a cat, a little statue, and a mysterious death. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.
- GenresShort Stories
30 pages, Paperback
First published February 16, 2015
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October 29, 2023
Surprisingly well-written. I’ll have to look up more by this little-known author.
The story centers around a plump, kindly archdeacon who stays with an adventurer friend—who has made a pet of a mysterious gray cat he found whilst exploring Africa…
The story centers around a plump, kindly archdeacon who stays with an adventurer friend—who has made a pet of a mysterious gray cat he found whilst exploring Africa…
August 29, 2024
Cats, badgers, and tanuki are lower animals? Speak for yourself human lowlife!
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