The Wendigo
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*for wallet holding The Beetle
In the desolate wilds of Canada, where the silence holds ancient secrets, a chilling legend of terror waits to awaken. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood explores the haunting tale of a malevolent spirit that preys on the unsuspecting, drawing readers into a relentless atmosphere of fear and dread.
Description
The story follows Dr. Cathcart, his nephew Simpson, and their guide, Defago, as they embark on a hunting trip in the remote Canadian wilderness. Soon, eerie signs begin to unsettle the group, particularly Defago, who appears haunted by an unspoken dread of something lurking in the forest. Blackwood builds suspense as Defago’s terror intensifies, and when he disappears one night, the chilling traces left behind hint at a supernatural presence. The Wendigo, a creature of indigenous Algonquin folklore, embodies insatiable hunger and primal fear, casting an ominous shadow over the entire tale.
Blackwood masterfully uses the isolated setting and psychological tension to explore themes of madness, isolation, and humanity’s vulnerability in the face of nature’s mysteries. Through sparse yet evocative descriptions, The Wendigo taps into universal fears of the unknown and the uncontrollable, leaving readers gripped by an atmosphere of suspense and dread that lingers long after the story ends.
Numbered eBooks: 666
Number of Unique Covers: 110
Number of 1:1 Covers: 61
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The Nephew
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The Wendigo
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Dr. Cathcart
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eBook Numbers 19 - 29
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The Ominous Wind
10 Unique Designs
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eBook Numbers 9 - 18
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The Trail of Dread
9 Unique Designs
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
Series : Monster 2.0
First Publication Date : 1910
Author : Algernon Blackwood
Genres: Classics, Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Horror, Short Story, Suspense
Language : English
Word Count : 16,000
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Retail Price : 42 ADA
Cardano Discount Price : 28 ADA, for wallet holding The Beetle
Purchase Limit: 5
Cardano Policy ID : 1857a04af9f58b4df43da0e60176f740b96368817323fb074ecd4655
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