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"In a Glass Darkly" is a collection of five interconnected stories, all presented as cases from the posthumous papers of Dr. Martin Hesselius, a fictional occult detective and paranormal investigator. The stories are:"Green Tea": The tale follows the experiences of a clergyman named Mr. Jennings, who becomes haunted by a malignant presence after excessive consumption of green tea."The Familiar": This story revolves around the strange relationship between Sir Dominick Sarsfield and his enigmatic familiar, a demonic monkey-like creature."Mr. Justice Harbottle": The narrative centers on a corrupt judge who is visited by supernatural entities seeking justice and revenge."The Room in the Dragon Volant": The protagonist, Richard Beckett, encounters a mysterious woman and becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger during his stay at an inn in France."Carmilla": Considered a seminal work of vampire fiction, "Carmilla" tells the story of a young woman named Laura and her encounters with the seductive and vampiric Carmilla Karnstein.