Deformed albino Lavinia Whateley lives with her grotesque son and father in the remote village of Dunwich, Massachusetts. Growing from a child to a man in just ten years, her son Wilbur is feared by person and animal alike. His sorcerer grandfather, however, pays particular interest in him, teaching him witchcraft and the secrets of dark rituals. Suspicions are further raised in the local town as the family buys more and more cattle yet their herd never seems to grow in number, instead only developing wounds on their flesh. First published in 1929, "The Dunwich Horror" is a horror short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft and one of the main stories of the Cthulhu Mythos. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". A fantastic example of Lovecraftian horror not to be missed by fans of the genre. Read & Co. is publishing this classic work now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
When a student goes missing, one of their teachers realises that it could have something to do with an item in their possession: an antique mirror from the 1600s with a dark past and dangerous power. A classic example of quintessential horror fiction, Lovecraft's "The Trap" is highly recommended for lovers of terrifying literature. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this short story now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
Marina Willett's is investigating her husband Charlie's disappearance following his escape from an psychiatric hospital. Before he escaped, he had become increasingly obsessed with H. P. Lovecraft, in particular an episode of his life when he cohabited with a young gay fan for two months. While the police presume him to be dead, Marina believes he may have uncovered something significant about Lovecraft's life that someone didn't want anyone knowing about. A classic horror short story by H. P. Lovecraft, "The Night Ocean" is not to be missed by fans of chilling fiction and lovers of Lovecraft's work. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "At The Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
This volume contains Edgar Allen Poe¿s 1841 short story, ¿The Murders in the Rue Morgue¿. Widely considered to be the first modern detective story, it follows C. Auguste Dupin¿s attempts to solve the horrific incident that left two women murdered, the only clue being a hair that does not appear to be human in origin. A tense and chilling tale, ¿The Murders in the Rue Morgue¿ is a must-read for fans of detective fiction, and is not to be missed by devotees of Poe¿s fantastic fiction. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
This book contains Edgar Allen Poe¿s 1842 short story, ¿The Mystery of Marie Rogêt¿. Starring the famous young detective C. Auguste Dupin, it is the tale of the unsolved murder of Marie Rogêt, a perfume shop employee who is found dead in the Seine River. Through his mastery of ratiocination and in spite of media sensationalism, Dupin determines that a boat must be located in order to track down the singular culprit. A tense and gripping story by the father of detective fiction, ¿The Mystery of Marie Rogêt¿ is highly recommended for lovers of genre, and is not to be missed by fans of Poe¿s fantastic work. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
This book contains Edgar Allen Poe¿s 1842 short story, ¿The Pit and the Pendulum¿. An unnamed narrator is brought before a panel of ominous judges during the Spanish Inquisition. His subsequent torture is presented in in minute, gory detail. A chilling and engrossing tale by the master of the macabre, ¿The Pit and Pendulum¿ is a veritable must-read. Edgar Allan Poe (1809¿1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Edith Nesbit is possibly most well known as a celebrated children's author, but she also wrote fantastic ghost and horror short stories, here we have collected five of these scary and bone chilling tales. Some of the stories included in this collection are, 'The Three Drugs', 'Man-Size in Marble' and 'A Course in Magic'.
¿Amore Dure - Passages From the Diary of Spiridion Trepkä is an 1890 novel by Vernon Lee. Presented as the excerpts from the diary of one Spiridion Trepka, the novel recounts his journey to Urbanica in order to research renaissance Italy. However, a meeting with mysterious femme fatale Medea da Carpi threatens to lead him down a macabre path. A classic ghost story by a master of the genre not to be missed by fans and collectors of supernatural fiction. Violet Paget (1856¿1935), also known under the pseudonym Vernon Lee, was a French-born British writer famous for her supernatural fiction and contributions to the field of aesthetics. She also wrote more than a dozen books on a variety of subjects ranging from music to travel, and today she is best remembered for her original ideas and amusing use of irony. Other notable works by this author include: ¿The Prince of the Hundred Soups: A Puppet Show in Narrative¿ (1883), ¿The Countess of Albany¿ (1884), and ¿Miss Brown¿ (1884). Fantasy and Horror Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a dedication by Amy Levy.
Many of the earliest occult stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
An Excellent collection of short stories of terrifying seances and ghostly visitations. With stories by Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Arthur Conan Doyle
Edith Nesbit is possibly most well known as a celebrated children's author, but she also wrote fantastic ghost and horror short stories.
An aged poet becomes separated by a long distance from his beloved and dying wife. They were two people from different lives and backgrounds, yet he worked hard to make a name for himself. After many years of toiling, he is distraught that it has taken so long and that they should be separated still at the end. Upon realising that his love has died, he embarks on a journey to the Castle of the King of Death to find her. "The Castle of the King" is a short story by Bram Stoker, first published in 1881 in Stoker's first collection of short stories "Under the Sunset". Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author most famous for his 1897 Gothic novel "Dracula", a seminal book that continues to influence the vampire genre in print and film to this day. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Betty" (1898), "The Mystery of the Sea" (1902), and "The Jewel of Seven Stars" (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
"The Invisible Giant" is a short story by author of "Dracula" Bram Stoker, originally published in 1881 in his first collection of short stories entitled: "Under the Sunset". Unlike most of the stories he is famous for, this is a fairy tale that concerns a girl who loved birds and was loved by them, and who saves her country from a giant through her innocence and devotion. Abraham "Bram" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author most famous for his 1897 Gothic novel "Dracula", a seminal book that continues to influence the vampire genre in print and film to this day. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Betty" (1898), "The Mystery of the Sea" (1902), and "The Jewel of Seven Stars" (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
Bram Stoker's first collection of short stories "Under the Sunset", originally published in 1881. These short stories, unlike most of the stories he is famous for, are perfect for lovers of the dark fantasy and fairy tales.Contents includes: ""Under the Sunset"", ""The Rose Prince"", ""The Invisible Giant"", ""The Shadow Builder"", ""How 7 Went Mad"", ""Lies and Lilies"", ""The Castle of the King"", ""The Wondrous Child"", and "The Shadow Builder"". This classic fantasy fiction collection is not to be missed by lovers of the genre and constitutes a must-read of anyone with an interest the work of Bram Stoker.Abraham ""Bram"" Stoker (1847 - 1912) was an Irish author most famous for his 1897 Gothic novel "Dracula", a seminal book that continues to influence the vampire genre in print and film to this day. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Betty" (1898), "The Mystery of the Sea" (1902), and "The Jewel of Seven Stars" (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
When strange, monstrous carcasses are observed floating in the river following a historic flood in Vermont, instructor of literature Albert N. Wilmarth becomes involved in the controversial argument as to their authenticity. Sceptical, he embarks on an investigation of his own that pushes the boundaries of credulity, leading him to a horrific cult of ancient power and a race of extra-terrestrial beings with malign intentions. "The Whisperer in Darkness" is a 1931 novella by H. P. Lovecraft and part of his famous "Cthulhu Mythos". A chilling example of horror fiction by master of the genre not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed others in Lovecraft's Cthulhu series. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic work now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
"The Challenge from Beyond" is a five-part story written as a collaboration between various authors, including: A. Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard. The story revolves around a man camping in the woods who hears a sound and, frightened, fumbles for the first thing he can find-a strange cube of unknown origin. Each writer attempted to continue the story from where his predecessor ended, developing the story in their own way. A cosmic quest through space and time to face horrors unknown, "The Challenge from Beyond" is not to be missed by fans of fantasy and science fiction. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
First published in 1924, "The Shunned House" is a horror fiction novella about the narrator and his uncle, Dr. Elihu Whipple, who investigate an old abandoned house where many people have died over the years in mysterious and seemingly unconnected ways. A fantastic example of chilling Lovecraftian literature not to be missed by fans of horror fiction. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "At The Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic novella now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
In the Lovecraftian universe there exists many terrible and horrifying things, from extraterrestrial gods and ancient secrets to zealous cults, supernatural beasts and beyond. Lovecraft's 1939 short story "In the Walls of Eryx" centres around the life and demise of a Venetian prospector who becomes lost in an invisible maze while mining on the planet Venus. Lovecraft's first and only science fiction story, this book is not to be missed by short story lovers and fans of Lovecraft's exceptional fiction. Other notable works by this author include: "At the Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
A fascinating collection of short stories concerning witchcraft in the United States. From the pens of such writers as P. T. Barnum, H. P. Lovecraft and Nathaniel Hawthorne
A study of witchcraft and devil worship in Europe, tracing the development in attitudes and approaches towards the occult from centuries ago up to the modern day. Including a section of short stories written by such talented authors as J. Sheridan le Fanu, Sax Rohmer and Robert Anthony
Robert E. Howard ranks amongst the greatest pulp writers of all time, and is regarded as the father of the sword-and-sorcery genre. His wider body of work is often overshadowed by his most famous creation, Conan the Barbarian, but Howard wrote a great amount of timeless horror and mystery tales that had nothing to do with Conan. Collected here, covering the whole of his career, are Howard's greatest lesser-known pulp tales. Includes 'Pigeons from Hell' ¿ described by Stephen King as "one of the finest horror stories of our century."
Tales of Magic, Murder and Macabre upon the Streets of England's capital, with stories by such authors as Aleister Crowley, M. R. James, Charles Dickens and E. F. Benson.
A collection of 18 short stories from on of the finest writers of ghost and horror stories. Including the stories 'Schalken the Painter', 'The Spectre Lovers' and 'Madam Crowl's Ghost'.
A collection of the very finest ghostly short stories written by Thomas Hardy. 18 short stories, including, 'What the Shepard Saw', 'The Three Strangers', 'The Withered Arm', and many more.
This collection of eerie premonitions and ghostly apparitions features ten expertly crafted short stories by one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era. Wilkie Collins masterfully captures the essence of the ghost story genre, infusing it with his unique blend of literary brilliance. With vivid descriptions and intriguing characters, this collection is a chilling world of suspense, terror, and intrigue. Each story, including 'The Last Stage Coachman' and 'The Clergyman's Confession', showcases Collins' exceptional ability to weave mystery, horror, and psychological tension into unforgettable tales of the macabre.
H. P. Lovecraft stands alone as one of the true giants of 20th century fantasy literature. Here are collected 16 stories of unknown and ancient terror from the man who created a monstrous universe where everything should be feared. Stories included are 'The Unnameable', 'The Nameless City', 'The Challenge from Beyond' and 'Beyond the wall of Sleep'
Mary Shelley must be held as the first lady of horror and macabre stories. This carefully selected collection of her short stories includes the classic 'Frankenstein', 'The Mortal Immortal', and 'The Reanimated Englishman and many more.
Rider Haggard's tales of adventure in Africa with his great hunter Allan Quartermain are stuff of legend. Here are collected the best of Haggard's short stories full of adventure and action.
This collection of terrifying short stories from Ireland is full of spooky stories from some Irelands finest writers, including, George Bernard Shaw, Bram Stoker, Sax Rohmer, J. Sheridan Le Fanu and many more.
Ireland has such a rich, mystical folklore. Passed down from generation to generation around camp fires and sung in songs these incredible tales of hero's and epic battles are little known outside of Ireland. Here are collected some of these incredible sagas.
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