The Macabre Pair of Shorts is a collection of two horror short stories written by Roald Dahl. The first story, "The Landlady," follows a young man who stays at a bed and breakfast run by a seemingly sweet old woman with a dark secret. The second story, "William and Mary," tells the tale of a man who dies but continues to live on through his brain, which has been kept alive by his wife. Both stories are filled with suspense, twists, and unexpected endings that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.