The Revealing Pattern by Alvin Heiner

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Author Heiner, Alvin
Title The Revealing Pattern
Note Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Revealing Pattern" by Alvin Heiner is a short story that delves into the intersections of superstition, history, and human behavior, likely written in the early 1950s. This tale unfolds in a library, where we meet Professor Jonathan Waits, a researcher dedicated to debunking the myths surrounding the notorious Reamer mansion, a house with a violent past that has left it vacant for years due to local superstitions. Waits aims to prove that the misfortunes associated with the mansion are not the house's fault but rather the result of the individuals who have lived there. The narrative centers around Professor Waits as he engages with the librarian, Miss Hopstead, and attempts to uncover the truth behind the mansion's history. Through their conversations, it is revealed that many tragic events have occurred in the Reamer mansion, including murders and mysterious deaths. Waits believes that understanding the past actions of individuals connected to the mansion will dispel the fears that have rendered it abandoned. However, the story takes a turn when Waits dies after an accident at the mansion, leading to his friend Nicholas Worthy continuing his work. This twist raises questions about fate, knowledge, and the consequences of exploring dark histories, ultimately suggesting that the patterns of danger and tragedy are interlinked with both human actions and the settings in which those actions unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject New England -- Fiction
Subject Haunted houses -- Fiction
Subject Librarians -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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