The Turn of the Screw is a horror novella written by Henry James. The story follows a young governess who is hired to take care of two orphaned children at a remote country estate in England. As she begins her job, she starts to experience strange and unsettling occurrences around the children.
The governess soon becomes convinced that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of the former governess and her lover, who had a dark and twisted relationship with the children. She becomes increasingly paranoid and fearful, unsure of what is real and what is a product of her own imagination.
The novella explores themes of madness, innocence, and the supernatural, leaving readers questioning the true nature of the events that unfold.
As the story reaches its climax, the governess must confront the ghosts and protect the children from the evil forces that threaten to consume them.
The Turn of the Screw is a chilling and suspenseful tale that has captivated readers for generations with its ambiguous and haunting narrative.