Sheridan Le Fanu: Sir Dominick’s Bargain
In Sir Dominick’s Bargain, a story by Sheridan Le Fanu, a traveler explores the ruins of Dunoran Manor, captivated by its melancholy atmosphere. There, an old hunchback tells him the tragic story of Sir Dominick Sarsfield, the last lord of Dunoran. Desperate because of his debts, Sir Dominick makes a pact with a mysterious gentleman in the forest of Murroa, obtaining immediate wealth in exchange for a disturbing promise. As the deadline for paying the debt approaches, Sir Dominick, increasingly distressed, seeks the bishop’s help. The bishop gives him a strategy to free himself from his terrible fate, but uncertainty and fear persist as the final deadline approaches.
Sheridan Le Fanu: The White Cat of Drumgunniol
The White Cat of Drumgunniol is a short story by Sheridan Le Fanu, published on 2 April 1870 in All the Year Round magazine. The story centers on a tale told by an Irish schoolmaster who recounts the legends and superstitions surrounding an old farmhouse in an isolated region of Ireland. His childhood memories include the appearance of a spectral female figure and a mysterious white cat, which are associated with omens of death in his family.
