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In The House of Fear; or, Nick Carter's Counterstroke, detective Nick Carter confronts a menacing and mysterious criminal operation centered around a seemingly innocuous house. This particular “House of Fear” is a foreboding location, tied to a series of disturbing events that have plagued its residents and anyone who comes into contact with it. As Carter investigates, he uncovers a pattern of intimidation and psychological manipulation orchestrated by a shadowy mastermind who uses fear as a weapon. The house itself becomes a character in the story, with its dark secrets and eerie atmosphere contributing to the sense of dread that permeates the case.Carter, known for his brilliant deductive reasoning, quickly realizes that the case requires more than just conventional methods of investigation. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of criminal activity—extortion, blackmail, and perhaps even murder—linked to the house and its mysterious occupants. However, the real challenge lies in outwitting the cunning mastermind behind it all. In true Nick Carter fashion, the detective sets up a daring counterstroke, luring the criminals into a trap and turning their own tactics of fear against them.