02335cam a22003373u 4500 23308 UtSlPG 20260610133532.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Peterson, Don The White Feather Hex Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-03 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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 named Martin 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.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Horror tales Pennsylvania Dutch -- Fiction Magic -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23308 64360 64360