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Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn

Mary Downing Hahn is a celebrated American author known for her spine-chilling ghost stories and gripping tales for young readers. With a career spanning over four decades, she has penned numerous award-winning novels, including "Wait Till Helen Comes" and "The Old Willis Place." A former children's librarian, Hahn's storytelling is enriched by her deep understanding of young readers' imaginations and fears. Her work remains a staple in children's horror literature.

Quotes

Ghosts are real, that much I know.

Mary Downing Hahn

ghostsbelief

Fear can make you see all sorts of things.

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fearperception

Sometimes, the past comes back to haunt us.

Mary Downing Hahn

pasthaunting

Darkness has a way of hiding secrets.

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secretsmystery

There is strength in facing your fears.

Mary Downing Hahn

fearcourage

Family can be both a source of comfort and a source of fear.

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familycomfortfear

Grief has a way of lingering, even after death.

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griefdeath

A haunted house is a reflection of the souls trapped within.

Mary Downing Hahn

haunted housesouls

Sometimes, the line between reality and imagination becomes blurred.

Mary Downing Hahn

realityimagination

Loneliness can be a haunting presence.

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lonelinesspresence

The past can cast long shadows on the present.

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pastpresent

Sometimes, the only way out is to face your deepest fears.

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fearconfrontation