In the days leading up to Christmas, a group of men in the small town of Torchester gathered in a cozy coffee room at the "Boar's Head" inn. The conversation turned to ghost stories, and they discussed the legend of Jerry Bundler, a notorious London thief who met his end in that very inn. One man, Hirst, offered to dress up as Jerry Bundler and...More
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
William Wymark Jacobs was an English author of short fiction and drama. Jacobs wrote several other ghost stories, as well as many humorous stories that often focused on marine life. Jacobs also wrote 18 plays and adapted many of his own short stories for the stage. Many of his works were published in the Strand magazine, which provided him with financial security for many years.
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In the days leading up to Christmas, a group of men in the small town of Torchester gathered in a cozy coffee room at the "Boar's Head" inn. The conversation turned to ghost stories, and they discussed the legend of Jerry Bundler, a notorious London thief who met his end in that very inn. One man, Hirst, offered to dress up as Jerry Bundler and frighten the others for fun. As Hirst prepared for his prank, the atmosphere became tense, and some of the men began to feel uneasy. When George, the waiter, returned from an errand, he reported seeing something in the bar. Suddenly, Hirst, dressed as Jerry Bundler, burst into the room in a state of terror, claiming he had seen a ghostly figure...
William wymark Jacobs
