Gillian Flynn - The Grownup

The Grownup: A Haunting Tale of Deception and Darkness

Gillian Flynn, the master of suspense, takes us on a chilling journey into the heart of a Victorian mystery with "The Grownup." Our story unfolds through the eyes of a cunning young woman, a self-proclaimed "psychic" who thrives on the gullibility of others. One dreary April morning, a captivating woman named Susan Burke enters her life, seeking solace from the haunting presence that plagues her opulent mansion. Susan, beautiful and wealthy, exudes an aura of unhappiness, craving a dose of drama to inject life into her seemingly perfect existence. Drawn by a morbid curiosity, the narrator ventures into the eerie Victorian home, a place steeped in sorrow and whispers of the supernatural. As she navigates the labyrinthine halls, the line between reality and illusion blurs, forcing her to confront the very essence of her own deception. Adding fuel to the fire is Susan's enigmatic stepson, Miles, a troubled teenager whose dark imagination and unsettling demeanor only deepen the sense of unease. Together, this unlikely trio becomes entangled in a terrifying battle to decipher the true source of evil that permeates the mansion. "The Grownup," originally published as "What Do You Do?" in George R.R. Martin's "Rogues" anthology, is a haunting testament to Gillian Flynn's mastery of storytelling. This captivating tale, rife with psychological depth and chilling twists, masterfully blends the supernatural with the human capacity for deception, leaving the reader breathless until the very last page. **Gillian Flynn** is a New York Times bestselling author known for her sharp prose and her ability to craft suspenseful stories that delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche.

Wydawnictwo	Penguin Random House
tytuł oryginału	The Grownup
data wydania	3 listopada 2015
ISBN	9780804188975
liczba stron	64
słowa kluczowe	Gillian Flynn, opowiadanie, Rogues
kategoria	opowiadania i powieści
język	angielski