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A sketch of a seated, nude figure resting their chin on one hand, surrounded by dark shading and a textured background, evokes an atmosphere of philosophy horror.

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5 horrifying stories that double as lessons in philosophy

Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.

Scotty Hendricks

A wooden sailing ship faces rough seas, with waves and dolphins in the foreground; a Dash ghost ship appears mysteriously in the mist behind.

Books

The haunted history of the ghost ship Dash

In this excerpt from "America's Most Gothic," Leanna Hieber and Andrea Janes examine the history and folklore of Maine's vanished schooner.

Leanna Renee Hieber & Andrea Janes

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