The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories of the Supernatural

"The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories of the Supernatural" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, is a group of chilling short stories that probably take place in the late 1800s. These tales explore creepy events while revealing the troubles and difficult emotions of people. The first story is about Rebecca Flint, a quiet single woman who visits Ford Village to get her niece, Agnes but quickly feels a scary vibe coming from her sister-in-law, Mrs. Dent, and the spooky house. As the collection begins, Rebecca's arrival to the small village is filled with odd interactions, such as a strange ferry ride and nosy villagers. Her unnerving encounters with Mrs. Dent suggest that there could be dark secrets hidden as she learns more about Agnes. The strange way the villagers act when Rebecca talks about her sister-in-law hints that danger lurks in the town’s shadows. Rebecca's arrival starts a chain of disturbing events that point to supernatural things that will happen as she attempts to reunite with Agnes as her feelings mix with the haunting setting around her.