A Nighthawk at My Window and Other Stories (Illustrated Edition)

Sixteen Gothic tales that delve into the dark depths of the human psyche.ONE EYE MOON tells the story of Mary, a quiet girl on the verge of womanhood. When horrendous bullies brutally attack her, Moon, an enigmatic man with one blind eye, rescues her and takes her away. But is he the hero she thought he was? ALMOST REAL GLEE tells the story of the recluse, Nigel, who hides from the world. He profoundly regrets his gender reassignment operations. When he receives a novel in which his darkest secrets are revealed, he must find the author to answer the questions that have haunted him since childhood. A NIGHTHAWK AT MY WINDOW tells the story of a nameless teenage girl who is kidnapped and held in the attic of a derelict manor house. She tries to redefine her surroundings and befriends the animals that visit her. One day, a man appears in the fields below with a face she cannot read.And other stories - Tales that will linger long after turning the last page.