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This posthumous collection of previously unpublished or uncollected short stories brings readers into Jackson's world of psychological horror and domestic unease, each tale unveiling the extraordinary within the mundane.

Merricat, Constance, and Uncle Julian Blackwood live isolated after the rest of their family was poisoned. The village suspects Constance, who was acquitted. Merricat practices sympathetic magic to protect their way of life, but everything changes when cousin Charles arrives.

Elizabeth Richmond, a museum worker, suffers from dissociative identity disorder, with three distinct personalities emerging within her. As her aunt and doctor seek to help, the novel delves into the complexity of the human psyche.

In this follow-up to 'Life Among the Savages,' Jackson continues to narrate her escapades with her four children in a larger house. Her trademark wit highlights the chaos and joy of family life.

This novel follows a group of individuals participating in a paranormal study at a reputedly haunted mansion. The story focuses on Eleanor Vance, a shy young woman who becomes increasingly unstable as she experiences strange occurrences in the house.

In this short story, a young boy named Johnny has an encounter with a woman who claims to be a witch while traveling on a bus with his mother and baby sister. The story captures the theme of the unseen horrors in the ordinary.

Hangsaman centers on Natalie Waite, a college freshman who becomes untethered from reality. As Natalie struggles with her identity and her relationships, the novel explores themes of isolation and the search for self.

This is a semi-autobiographical account of Shirley Jackson's experience raising her children in rural Vermont. It is a humorous depiction of domestic life that showcases her skill in finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.

The book takes place in the town of Pepper Street, where the perfect-looking suburban life hides the dark, judgmental, and cruel nature of its residents, leading to grim consequences for the community.