The Willows
by Algernon Blackwood

📗 52-copy Limited Edition
📙 Trade Edition
Grim Classics Series: #8

"The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood is a classic work of supernatural fiction that will transport you to the depths of terror. The story follows two travelers on a journey down the Danube River, who encounter strange and unearthly events in the midst of the vast, lonely willow forests along the banks of the river. This haunting tale is sure to leave a lasting impression and is perfect for fans of Gothic literature and eerie supernatural stories. "The Willows" is a must-read for anyone looking to experience the thrill of the unknown.

This limited edition GrimTales NFT features unlockable content accessible via darkblock.io:

  • EPUB eBook + MP3 audiobook of the tale
  • Original cover art, numbered to each copy
  • Newly designed interior layout for EPUB eBook
  • Original interior illustration
  • Unique limitation page inside each copy (making each copy truly one-of-a-kind)
  • Lifetime membership to GrimTales online—a $59.99 value—(single-use code* included in copyright page for each limited copy)

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  • Total Copies Minted: 55 (52-numbered + 3 Contributor's copies)
  • Blockchain: Polygon (Matic)
  • Mint Date(s): Limited Edition (Copies 1-13)—February 25, 2023; Trade Edition—December 8, 2023
  • Original Offering Price: Limited Edition—20 MATIC ($24.20 USD); Trade Edition—1 MATIC ($0.85 USD)
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Sample: Uniquely Numbered NFT & eBook cover
Sample: eBook limitation page
Sample: Copyright page with custom code (blacked out for security)

Sample: Copy #1 Unlockables

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About the Author

Algernon Blackwood
Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English short story writer and novelist, known for his supernatural fiction. He was born in London and after a nomadic childhood and youth spent in Canada, he began his writing career in the late 1890s. Blackwood's stories often feature eerie, otherworldly events, and his work has been compared to that of M.R. James and Arthur Machen. He wrote over 20 books and numerous short stories, many of which have been reprinted and continue to be popular with fans of supernatural fiction.