The Magic Shop

Auteur
- H. G. Wells
Voorlezer
- Raphael Croft
Uitgever
- Interactive Media

Edities: 8
Lengte: 0 Uur 20 min
Taal: Engels
Formaat
Categorie: Sciencefiction

The Magic Shop by H. G. Wells is a haunting tale blending wonder and unease. A father and his young son, Gideon, visit a mysterious magic shop where the proprietor showcases increasingly strange and inexplicable objects. The father, skeptical at first, becomes unsettled as the encounter grows surreal—items defy logic, and the shopkeeper’s demeanor shifts from charming to sinister. Gideon, fascinated yet frightened, senses danger lurking beneath the illusions. Wells crafts a chilling atmosphere, exploring themes of curiosity, control, and the blurred line between reality and imagination. The story critiques the allure of power and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond understanding. A blend of fantasy and psychological tension, The Magic Shop leaves readers questioning the nature of perception and the hidden perils of desire, cementing its place as a masterful exploration of the uncanny.

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Audioboek: 17 mei 2025
E-boek: 4 april 2017