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Medusa's coil

By Zealia B. Bishop
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A traveler stranded in a rural region takes shelter in a decaying Southern mansion and becomes entangled in its occupant's grim recollection of a malignant, snakelike coil of hair and a haunted portrait whose presence brought obsession, misfortune, and a violent death. The narrator pieces together past events as efforts are made to destroy the objects and contain their contagious malevolence. The tale blends atmospheric travelogue, family secret, and gothic supernatural horror.

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Zealia B. Bishop

Zealia B. Bishop was an American author known for her contributions to the genre of weird fiction and horror. She is particularly recognized for her collaboration with H.P. Lovecraft, which helped shape her literary style. Her notable works include "Medusa's Coil" and "The Curse of Yig," both of which explore themes of the supernatural and the uncanny. Bishop's writing often reflects a blend of psychological horror and mythological elements, contributing to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century speculative fiction.

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