Classics Literature Horror

When Woodsley, a young English painter, arrives in Barbados and finds no lodging available, he thinks himself fortunate to be invited to stay at Eltonsbrody, a mansion belonging to the eccentric widow Mrs Scaife. But behind the locked doors of the house’s disused rooms lurk terrible secrets, and soon strange and blood-curdling events begin to unfold. The tension builds towards a shocking and unforgettable conclusion, when the full horror of Eltonsbrody will be revealed.

There's a legend in this valley about a ghostly horseman that rides by night. There are many such legends and for schoolteacher Ichabod Crane the darkness of night holds a special fascination...and fear. For often there is truth in stories, especially ghost stories. And one fated night, Ichabod Crane will discover that the horseman of the legend is indeed... headless!

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature. Poe was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story and considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.

"The Outsider" is a short story by American horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written between March and August 1921, it was first published in Weird Tales, April 1926. In this work, a mysterious man who has been living alone in a castle for as long as he can remember decides to break free in search of human contact and light. "The Outsider" is one of Lovecraft's most commonly reprinted works and is also one of the most popular stories ever to be published in Weird Tales.

A gifted, idolized singer returns to his poor hometown and a life and family he is so far removed from he now holds them in contempt. The Gospel Singer reveals the absurdity of blind religious faith and idol worship and the hypocrisy that results with the offering of money or sex. Crews grapples with race, gender, religion, and place and steps back to divulge the secrets of his characters - including a dead girl awaiting the gospel singer’s melodious eulogy, his dysfunctional family, a murderer, the zealous town residents, and a traveling freak show.

For a century Bram Stoker's Dracula has reigned supreme as the undisputed masterpiece of horror writing. We have all grown up under the shadow of the elegant Count, at once an attractive, brutal and erotic creature of the night. The gothic tale of Frankenstein and his construction of a human being which runs amok, has, with the help of numerous films, become one of the most vivid horror stories.

Few ghost stories are as chilling as the ones written by Victorian writers. Featuring work by H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton, F.G. Loring and Florence Marryat, this second volume of eight enduring stories, some well-known, others less familiar, transport you to a cosy fireside to hear tales of disembodied voices, haunted objects and unknown entities lurking in the shadows cast by candlelight.

The governess begins seeing a man around the house, and a woman down by the lake. The maid of the house tells the governess that the descriptions sound like the former governess and the valet. Strange things begin to happen, leading the governess to believe that the family is haunted. She is convinced that the ghosts are pandering to the children; yet the children deny being able to see or hear anything unusual.

A young, inexperienced governess is charged with the care of Miles and Flora, two small children abandoned by their uncle at his grand country house. She sees the figure of an unknown man on the tower and his face at the window. It is Peter Quint, the master's dissolute valet, and he has come for Miles. But Peter Quint is dead....

"Under the Sunset" was Bram Stoker's first short story collection written in 1881. These short stories were intended for children and includes the following stories: "Under The Sunset", "The Rose Prince", "The Invisible Giant", and much more.

Vincentio di Vivaldi has fallen in love with Ellena Rosalba. However, his proud and noble family vehemently oppose the match: they cannot allow him to wed someone with no money or social standing. Thus, his mother, the mean-spirited Marchesa, and her minion, the evil monk Father Schedoni, set in motion a malign plot that has Ellena kidnapped and imprisoned in a convent, to prevent a hasty marriage.

تتصاعد الأحداث حينما يقوم الراوي وزوجته بزيارة قبو بيتهم الجديد، حيث يدخل القط بين أقدام سيده ويكاد يتعثر ويسقط فيحاول السيد قتله بالفأس فتمنعه زوجته فيقتلها هي ويدفنها داخل نتوء جدار ويغلقه. تأتي الشرطة للتحقيق فلا تجد شيئاً ويختفي القط أيضاً، وفي اليوم الأخير من التحقيق، تكتشف الشرطة مكان الجثة بعد صدور عويل لا بشري وفوق رأسها المتعفن القط حيّاً، حيث دفنه الراوي مع جثة زوجته. تعتبر قصة القط الأسود قصة رعب، تمتزج بجوانب الغموض والظلام والشر.

The Riddle by Walter de la Mare is a haunting and mysterious tale about seven children sent to live with their elderly grandmother in a grand, old house. The house is full of charm, but the grandmother gives them one stern warning: they must never play near the ancient oak chest in the spare bedroom.

Perfect for fans of gothic literature and classic horror, Metzengerstein delves into the themes of doom, obsession, and the unrelenting power of fate. Prepare to be captivated by this dark tale that showcases Poe’s unparalleled ability to evoke fear and wonder in equal measure.

"Hypnos" de H.P. Lovecraft es una narración en primera persona, escrita desde la perspectiva de un personaje sin nombre que vive en Kent y más tarde en Londres, Inglaterra. El narrador relata que teme dormir, y está decidido a escribir su historia para que no lo enloquezca más, independientemente de lo que piense la gente después de leerlo. El narrador, un escultor, cuenta que se encontró con un hombre misterioso en una estación de ferrocarril.

"La maldición que cayó sobre Sarnath" de H.P. Lovecraft es un relato inquietante ambientado en la antigua ciudad de Sarnath, construida cerca de un vasto y misterioso lago. Los habitantes de la ciudad, el pueblo de Ib, destruyen una civilización cercana de extrañas criaturas parecidas a ranas llamadas "Los Antiguos" y saquean su riqueza. A pesar de las advertencias de venganza de la deidad de Los Antiguos, los habitantes de Sarnath desestiman las advertencias y celebran su conquista.

"Hasta en los mares" de H.P. Lovecraft es una novela que combina el horror cósmico de Lovecraft con la ciencia ficción apocalíptica de Barlow, creando una atmósfera de tensión y desesperación que atrapa al lector desde la primera página. Los autores nos muestran un mundo devastado por el cambio climático, donde la naturaleza se rebela contra el hombre y lo somete a su voluntad. Al mismo tiempo, nos invitan a reflexionar sobre el destino de nuestra especie y nuestro planeta, y sobre la posibilidad de encontrar un sentido a la existencia en medio del caos.

"La Bestia en la Cueva" de H.P. Lovecraft es una historia corta que sigue a un hombre perdido en un sistema de cuevas laberínticas. A medida que se adentra más en la oscuridad, se vuelve cada vez más desorientado y temeroso. De repente, se encuentra con una criatura extraña y monstruosa que acecha en las sombras. Aterrorizado, el hombre intenta huir, pero presa del pánico, tropieza y cae en un abismo. Sobreviviendo milagrosamente a la caída, finalmente es rescatado por un grupo de búsqueda.

"La música de Erich Zann" es un relato corto de horror cósmico escrito por H.P. Lovecraft. La historia sigue a un narrador sin nombre que alquila una habitación en un decadente edificio parisino. Se hace amigo de su misterioso vecino, Erich Zann, un músico de edad avanzada que toca un violín de manera obsesiva durante las noches. Intrigado por la música única y desconcertante de Zann, el narrador intenta descubrir el origen y el significado de sus melodías.

"Seis disparos a la luz de la luna" es un relato corto de H.P. Lovecraft, coescrito con C. M. Eddy Jr. La historia sigue al narrador, un médico forense, quien investiga una serie de asesinatos inexplicables que ocurren durante noches de luna llena. Los cuerpos de las víctimas presentan extrañas heridas de bala, pero no hay signos de un asesino ni de un arma de fuego. A medida que profundiza en la investigación, el narrador se encuentra enfrentando fuerzas sobrenaturales y descubre la verdad perturbadora detrás de los crímenes.