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When a weary traveler seeks refuge in an abandoned Missouri plantation, he meets an aged recluse who unravels a tale of obsession, dark magic, and a monstrous secret hidden within the enigmatic Marceline. As love turns to dread and family curses entwine with ancient evil, the story spirals into madness, possession, and shocking revelations that defy comprehension.

This collection of short stories contains several gothic tales to bear macabre and chilling witness to writers as diverse as Thomas Hardy, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft. These tales are designed to unsettle you, just a little, as you sit back, and take in their words as they lead you on a walk to places you’d perhaps rather not visit on your own.

The Shadow over Innsmouth is a horror novella by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in November–December 1931. It forms part of the Cthulhu Mythos, using its motif of a malign undersea civilization, and references several shared elements of the Mythos, including place-names, mythical creatures, and invocations. The Shadow over Innsmouth is the only Lovecraft story that was published in book form during his lifetime. The narrator is a student conducting an antiquarian tour of New England.

Pickman's Model is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in September 1926 and first published in the October 1927 issue of Weird Tales. It was adapted for television in a 1971 episode of the Night Gallery anthology series, starring Bradford Dillman. The story revolves around a Bostonian painter named Richard Upton Pickman who creates horrifying images. His works are brilliantly executed, but so graphic that they result in the revocation of his membership in the Boston Art Club and he is shunned by his fellow artists.

A fast-paced and varied collection of captivating short stories ranging from action thrillers to poignant tear-jerkers to the downright weird, including: "Jerry Bundler" by W. W. Jacobs, "The Umbrella Mender" by Beatrice Harraden, "Green Ink" by J. S. Fletcher, "Why Herbert Killed His Mother" by Winifred Holtby, "The Red Mark" by Israel Zangwill, "The White Kid Glove" by J. S. Fletcher, "Sophy Mason Comes Back" by E. M. Delafield, plus many more.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft is among the greatest American writers of fantasy and the supernatural. Born in 1890, a native of Providence, Rhode Island, his health was uncertain from childhood and he led a sheltered early life. His semi-invalidism enabled him to read omnivorously, and as a shy imaginative child he began to invent what would in his adult life become a whole macabre fantastic world of his own, peopled by creatures out of his own weird imagination.

Le famose storie dell’orrore dello scrittore statunitense Howard Phillips Lovecraft continuano a far discutere gli appassionati, incerti se collocarle nella categoria del fantastico più originale o delle cronache di un possibile domani, di un oggi “laterale” in cui antichi misteri si aprono come crepe nel tessuto della realtà.

Through the Gates of the Silver Key is a short story co-written by H. P. Lovecraft and E. Hoffmann Price between October 1932 and April 1933. A sequel to Lovecraft's The Silver Key, and part of a sequence of stories focusing on Randolph Carter, it was first published in the July 1934 issue of Weird Tales. At a gathering to decide the fate of Randolph Carter's estate (which has been held in trust since his disappearance) the mysterious Swami Chandraputra, who wears curious mittens and enveloping robes, tells Carter's acquaintances of his ultimate fate.

The Lurking Fear is a horror short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in November 1922, it was first published in the January through April 1923 issues of Home Brew. The story is narrated by an unnamed seeker of "strange horrors" who is investigating the massacre of a community of some six dozen backwoods degenerates in an obscure region of the Catskills, a massacre which occurred during a particularly violent electrical storm and seems to have been perpetrated by an unidentified clawed beast.

Step into the chilling depths of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Festival, a haunting tale of ancestral secrets, forbidden rituals, and cosmic dread. Set in the eerie town of Kingsport during the Yuletide season, this gothic masterpiece unravels a nightmarish journey where family heritage intertwines with unspeakable horrors.

A lingering sense of dread envelops the decaying, foul-smelling town of Innsmouth, where the residents seem to have abandoned the very notion of death itself. What dark secrets lie beneath the surface? - Summary by Weird Tales, January 1942

-En español neutro, narración humana-Es un relato corto en estructura de novelette escrito por H. P. Lovecraft en el año 1926. La obra fue publicada por primera vez en febrero de 1928 por la editorial de pulp Weird Tales.1Cthulhu hace su primera aparición en este relato, convirtiéndose en una figura central del ciclo literario de los Mitos de Cthulhu. Para la mayor parte de los críticos es el inicio del horror cósmico de dicho ciclo.

There are secrets beneath the waves ... older than mankind, and hungry still. In this salt-soaked collection, H. P. Lovecraft conjures horrors from the deep: ancient beings that slumber beneath black seas, forgotten isles lost to time, and coastal towns whose bloodlines trace back to something not entirely human. Each tale explores the terror of isolation—geographical and existential—as characters find themselves adrift in waters not meant to be charted. Whether wrecked on a strange shore or pulled downward by unseen forces, the fate is the same: madness, revelation … or worse.

Dive into the eerie world of cosmic horror with "The Call of Cthulhu: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition offers a seamless reading experience with clear formatting and contemporary typography, while lightly updating the language for today's audience. H. P. Lovecraft's ominous tone and intricate plot remain intact, making it easier than ever to explore the chilling mystery that has captivated generations. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this timeless tale delves into themes of madness, the unknown, and the insignificance of humanity. Experience the ...

The Alchemist, written by H.P. Lovecraft in 1908, is one of his earliest works, showcasing his budding talent for atmospheric storytelling and his lifelong fascination with themes of ancestral guilt, curses, and the occult. Set in a decaying, isolated castle in the heart of medieval France, this gothic tale is steeped in the dark traditions of vengeance and supernatural retribution.

Professor Peaslee bricht während einer Vorlesung bewusstlos zusammen und erwacht erst Stunden später. Er leidet unter völligem Gedächtnisverlust. Sechs Jahre später beginnt er mit der Konstruktion einer seltsamen Maschine. Kurz darauf findet man ihn wieder bewusstlos. Die Maschine ist verschwunden.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft war ein Sonderling und lebte ganz in der Welt seiner Bücher. Er war aber auch ein Legendenschöpfer und Visionär. Seine Träume, Ängste und Fantasien brachte er in Form alptraumhafter Erzählungen zu Papier.

Das Ding auf der Schwelle: "Es ist wahr, dass ich meinem besten Freund sechs Kugeln durch den Kopf gejagt habe, und dennoch hoffe ich mit dieser Aussage zu beweisen, dass nicht ich sein Mörder bin. Zunächst wird man mich einen Wahnsinnigen nennen - wahnsinniger noch als der Mann, den ich in seiner Zelle in der Heilanstalt von Arkham niedergeschossen habe."

Lo scienziato e filosofo Crawford Tillinghast ha inventato una macchina che, potenziando fino all'estremo le capacità percettive della ghiandola pineale, lo catapulta in una dimensione parallela popolata da entità indefinibili e spaventose. Ma l'esperimento sfugge al suo controllo e... Considerato uno dei padri della fantascienza americana e, in particolare, del genere New Weird, Lovecraft riesce a far sprofondare l'ascoltatore in un mondo fatto di visioni inquietanti. Scritto nel 1920, questo racconto ha ispirato nel 1986 un film di successo: "From Beyond - Terrore dall'ignoto".

After a meteorite strikes near a farmhouse outside of Arkham, livestock and plants begin to die. While the scientifically minded speak of discovering a new element, locals sense something more sinister is in the air. A pioneer of cosmic horror, Lovecraft had the ability to sharpen the intellect while causing chills to run down your spine.