[3] She is most notably recognized for her novel A Watcher in the Woods (1976), a work that inspired a 1980 Disney film adaptation and a 2017 remake for Lifetime Television.
[3] In the early 1960s, Florence Engel Randall embarked on a prolific journey of crafting short stories that found their home in the pages of prominent women's magazines.
Her narratives captured the challenges and joys of motherhood, while also delving into the nuanced dynamics of human relationships, from the purity of youthful romance to the intricate complexities of marriage.
Randall's literary talent extended to the examination of self-identity, prompting readers to contemplate the evolution of individuals over time and the notion of one's identity mirroring that of their parents.
While these short stories enjoyed immense popularity among readers of the era, it was Randall's ventures into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, and horror that left a more lasting imprint.
"One Long Ribbon" presented a tale where a young widow inherits a house from her late husband, with a sudden twist into The Twilight Zone when she discovers her invisibility to neighbors, and her son's inability to see the anyone living around them.
The injured girl bunks in a room previously occupied by Alarice, a ghost with unfinished business who takes possession of her body.
[11] It tells the story of young black girl from the ghetto who fancies herself a witch and is forced to spend nine months living with a wealthy white family.
[3] Her 1973 novel “Haldane Station” took readers on a warped journey as a teenage girl investigating the disappearance of her aunt finds herself traveling through time and alternate dimensions in an attempt to learn the truth.