Thrawn Janet

Thrawn Janet is a short horror story written by Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of the classic novel Treasure Island. The story is set in Scotland and follows the protagonist, a young minister named Mr. Soulis, who is sent to a remote parish to replace the previous minister who died under mysterious circumstances. Mr. Soulis soon discovers that the locals are deeply superstitious and believe in witchcraft and other supernatural phenomena.One of the most feared and mysterious figures in the village is Thrawn Janet, an old woman who is rumored to be a witch. Despite warnings from the villagers, Mr. Soulis becomes fascinated by Thrawn Janet and begins to visit her regularly. However, he soon realizes that there is something strange and unsettling about her and that she may be involved in dark and dangerous practices.As Mr. Soulis delves deeper into Thrawn Janet's past, he uncovers a shocking secret that threatens to destroy both his faith and his sanity. The story is a chilling exploration of the dangers of superstition and the power of the unknown, and it is widely regarded as one of Stevenson's most haunting and atmospheric works.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories by English Authors Scotland, by Robert Louis Stevenson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417900334.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.