The White Feather Hex by Don Peterson
"The White Feather Hex" by Don Peterson is a horror short story published in the early 1950s. This tale delves into Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, specifically the concept of hexes or witchcraft, exploring themes of superstition, power, and the consequences of tampering with dark traditions. The narrative follows Peter Scheinberger, a farmer deeply rooted in the folklore of his lineage, who becomes embroiled in a curious and sinister encounter with a man namedMartin G. Mirestone, who is obsessed with uncovering the secrets of hexes. In the story, Peter's life is disrupted when Mirestone arrives, seeking knowledge about the dreaded white feather hex, a curse believed to inflict death upon its victim. As Peter reluctantly reveals the ritual associated with the hex, tensions rise between the two men. Mirestone's true intentions are revealed; he desires to witness the hex's effects on a human, ultimately leading to a climactic confrontation. Peter attempts to escape his fate, culminating in a tragic attempt to thwart further harm, while Mirestone's misguided ambition takes a dark turn. The story intricately weaves folklore and horror, leaving readers with chilling reflections on the dangers of obsession and the consequences of engaging with the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peterson, Don |
|---|---|
| Title | The White Feather Hex |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Pennsylvania Dutch -- Fiction |
| Subject | Magic -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23308 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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