A young man discovers a handwritten book of aphorisms among his deceased, brutal father's belongings.
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A young man discovers a handwritten book of aphorisms among his deceased, brutal father's belongings.
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Short tales about deadly books, by top mystery authorsWith his hated father dead, a man’s life takes a dangerous turn. He doesn’t cry when his father, Frank, dies. The old man was an abusive, self-absorbed drunk, and when cancer takes him to his deathbed, his son is there to watch. At Frank’s final moment he leans over and whispers in his ear, letting the dying man know that he’s glad to see him go. His only inheritance is a heavy, leather-bound book. He has never seen it before, and has trouble...
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Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence including brutal family references and escalating personal chaos.
Profanity
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Moderate profanity and strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Brief depictions of alcohol use amid life spiraling out of control.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Mysterious book with influential aphorisms suggesting subtle occult undertones.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring references to a brutal father's abusive nature and resulting suffering.
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