The story "Landlady" exposition a horror and mystery theme. Due to the story's sinister mood, it creates a scary and uncomfortable atmosphere for the reader. Begins to tell the story of the journey of billy had to see it for what it is.Also, another theme in the story is appearance versus reality. It is interesting the reader that the landlady at first is very hospitable towards Billy. The Landlady warmly welcomes Billy into the HOTEL, shows him his room and offers him tea. Have a climax is Billy ever heard name of Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W.Temple give He doubts and questions However, resolution of the end of the story, the reader is shown that the Landlady happens to be quite an unusual character. She seem to compliment Billy quite a lot and when she says in the very last sentence - ""No my dear,"she said. "Only you."", it gives the reader a clue that Billy will be the next victim to be stuffed by her.