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Continuing the enigmatic cases of Dr. John Silence, this follow-up volume deepens Blackwood's exploration of the supernatural and the psychological. In Three More John Silence Stories, the occult physician confronts greater mysteries-spiritual possession, elemental curses, and ethereal dimensions that blur the boundary between matter and spirit. These stories-"Secret Worship," "The Camp of the Dog," and "A Victim of Higher Space"-range from sinister old schools to haunted coastlines and metaphysical spaces beyond comprehension. Blackwood's signature blend of awe and dread is at full power here, and John Silence remains one of the most original and thoughtful protagonists in early weird fiction. Rather than explaining away the strange, Blackwood invites readers to contemplate it-to stand at the edge of knowledge and gaze into something vaster. A treasure for those drawn to paranormal tales with intelligence and heart.