E.F. Benson's short horror story “The Face” tells the tale of Hester Ward, a young and beautiful married woman who has a recurring nightmare about a hideous and terrifying face. This same face had appeared to her ten years earlier, prophesying its return when she is older. Hester confides in her husband about her strange nightmares, but he is skeptical and dismissive.
As the story unfolds, Hester’s nightmares intensify, and she becomes increasingly convinced that the face is a harbinger of doom. The tale builds tension and suspense, exploring themes of foreboding, depression, and the supernatural.
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