The Shape of Fear

The Shape of Fear by Elia Wilkinson Peattie invites you into a haunted, turn-of-the-century world where short stories brim with dread, wit, and uncanny atmosphere. Peattie’s fiction blends literary craft with mystery, offering ghostly tales that range from subtle psychological terrors to vivid supernatural encounters. These literary short stories capture fin-de-siècle anxieties—artistic ambition, domestic unease, and the thin line between grief and the uncanny. Peattie’s voice moves from intimate domestic rooms to icy wastes and spectral intrusions, always focused on mood, character, and the slow accumulation of apprehension rather than shock. Her prose reflects both period sensibilities and an enduring interest in how ordinary lives are unsettled by extraordinary apparitions. Perfect for fans of classic ghost stories, literary mystery, and atmospheric fiction, this audiobook is ideal for listeners who enjoy measured, evocative storytelling with a historical flavor. Tune in for a richly textured collection that rewards close attention and lingers in the mind long after the final tale fades.