These indigenous ghost stories, which form an indelible part of their formative years, encourage them to indulge in the enticing prospects that fantasy has to offer, traverse alternative realms of experience (often really dark versions of reality) and satiate their precocity beyond the burden of rigid lessons. The crossroads of realism, fantasy and the supernatural meet within the space of Bengali children’s literature to simultaneously enthrall the readers or listeners and familiarize them with the nuances of their culture. Not only does this leave a lasting impression on young minds who are mesmerized by the delightful patterns of storytelling, but it also highlights the essential ambivalence that marks the genre of horror fiction for children within the Bengali context. For the Bengali child, the differences between horror and fantasy often get diffused, which has an interesting function.
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