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The Mannequin
A Horror Short Story
2014
First Published
3.73
Average Rating
19
Number of Pages

When Mark agrees to rent the basement, he knows it has problems. It's dark, has no mobile reception, and is cluttered with storage boxes. But it's cheap, and there's no lease – which is perfect for a student who's been kicked out by his ex-girlfriend. Well, nearly perfect. There's a mannequin hidden behind some old boxes that gives him the creeps. Sometimes it throws its dust cloth off. Sometimes he feels it watching him when his back is turned. And sometimes it moves while he's asleep... The Mannequin is a chilling half-hour story, perfect for a quick read late at night.

Avg Rating
3.73
Number of Ratings
427
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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Author

Darcy Coates
Darcy Coates
Author · 57 books

Darcy Coates is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen horror and suspense novels. She lives in the Central Coast of Australia with her family, cat, and a collection of chickens. Her home is surrounded by rolling wilderness on all sides, and she wouldn't have it any other way. You can hear about her next book by joining her newsletter: www.darcycoates.com/updates

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