Unearthing the Mystery of “The Landlady”
Words: 564 Pages: 2 2590Roald Dahl, primarily celebrated for his children's literature, occasionally ventured into the darker alleys of human psychology with tales that served to chill the spine. One such narrative is "The Landlady", a short story that perfectly exemplifies Dahl's uncanny ability to blend the ordinary with the eerie. A seemingly innocuous tale about a young man seeking lodging, this story soon spirals into a world of suspense and unease. The story begins as many others might: with a young man, Billy […]