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Real creator of supernatural tale? (5,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ghost writer

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This could be a double definition.

'real creator' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'supernatural tale?' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ghost writer that I've seen before include "Author working for another" , "One producing book in another's name" , "Not the credited author" , "Uncredited author" , "One who pens another's book" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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