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Cold Ghost

Chester S. Geier

Cold Ghost

Cold Ghost

Chester S. Geier

American Literature, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Cold Ghost is a suspenseful short story by Chester S. Geier, published in the late 1940s. Set in the harsh wilderness of Alaska, it follows trapper Matt Hager as he grapples with betrayal and the chilling consequences of greed. After abandoning his sick partner, Hager is haunted by an unrelenting cold that symbolizes his guilt and leads to his ultimate demise. The narrative explores themes of survival, supernatural retribution, and the psychological tension characteristic of mid-20th-century literature.

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