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supernatural-interaction

The appearance of Laura's ghost introduces the supernatural element, blending the real and the otherworldly in Shadow's experience.

1 chapter across 1 book

American Gods (2001)Neil Gaiman

Chapter 23

In this chapter, Shadow settles into a motel after his release from prison and reconnects with Wednesday, who is preparing for their journey. Shadow experiences a vivid dream of forgotten gods, symbolizing the death and obsolescence of old beliefs. He is then visited by the ghost of his late wife Laura, who reveals painful truths about her infidelity and their unresolved relationship.