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Edgar Allan Poe's classic, \u003cem\u003eThe Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, features tales of horror and the supernatural, showcasing his mastery in crafting suspenseful and haunting narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Cline's \u003cem\u003eThe Girls\u003c\/em\u003e offers a gripping, atmospheric account of obsession and female adolescence, set against the backdrop of a notorious cult. 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