Synopsis
In Legends, Lore, & Longings, a curated treasury of short fiction, classic American authors spin tales that blur the line between myth and memory, past and present.Step into the shadows of early America, where legends breathe, secrets stir, and the veil between the ordinary and the otherworldly grows thin…From eerie apparitions and buried treasures to timeless moral dilemmas and wistful longings for what was—or what might have been—these stories reflect a nation’s restless spirit and itsyearning for identity, wonder, and meaning. Supernatural encounters, psychological riddles, and biting satire are nestled beside poignant meditations on change, belonging, and the humancondition.Rich in atmosphere and imagination, this anthology is both a celebration of American storytelling and a journey through its hidden corners—where haunted forests, enchantedmirrors, and cryptic choices await. Whether whispered by candlelight or pondered beside a crackling fire, these tales will echo long after the final page is turned.Featuring the work of renowned authors and hidden gems of classic American fiction, including:Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington IrvingRip van Winkle, by Washington IrvingThe Devil and Tom Walker, by Washington IrvingThe Threefold Destiny, A Faëry Legend, by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Sullivan Looking-Glass, by Harriet Beecher StoweThe White Dogs Of Arran, by Cornelia MeigsColonel Eph's Shoe-Buckles, by Harriet Beecher StoweThe Silver Key, by HP LovecraftThe Wake, by Donn ByrneThe Story of Keesh, by Jack LondonThe Great Carbuncle, by Nathaniel HawthorneThe Lady or the Tiger, by Frank R. StocktonHow It All Happened, by Louisa May AlcottThe Itinerant Tinker, by Charles Raymond Macauley
