When they were silent for a moment the quiet weight of the house pressed down from all around them. - Shirley Jackson

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When they were silent for a moment the quiet weight of the house pressed down from all around them.

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About Shirley Jackson

Shirley Hardie Jackson (December 14, 1916 – August 8, 1965) was an American writer known for her works of horror and mystery. Over her writing career, which spanned more than two decades, she composed six novels, two memoirs, and over 200 short stories.

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