H. P. Lovecraft: Azathoth
When age fell upon the world, and wonder went out of the minds of men; when grey cities reared to smoky skies tall towers grim and ugly, in whose shadow none might dream of the sun or of spring’s flowering meads; when learning stripped earth of her mantle of beauty, and poets sang no more save of … Read more
H. P. Lovecraft: Cool Air
Cool Air is a story by H. P. Lovecraft published in 1928 in the magazine Tales of Magic and Mystery. It narrates the experience of a man who moves into a boarding house in New York, where he meets Dr. Muñoz, who lives on the floor above him. The doctor is cultured and refined, but suffers from a mysterious illness that forces him to keep his room at a very low temperature. Over time, the relationship between the two grows closer, allowing the man to discover the mystery behind the doctor’s strange behavior.
H. P. Lovecraft: Dagon
In “Dagon,” a short story by H. P. Lovecraft published in 1919, a man recounts a traumatic experience that has brought him to the brink of madness. After escaping from a ship during the First World War, he finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean until a strange geological phenomenon transports him to a desolate landscape, where he discovers a monolith and witnesses the appearance of a gigantic and abominable creature. “Dagon” is an early Lovecraft story that establishes the guidelines for what will become the distinctive hallmarks of his literary universe, which led him to become a renowned master of cosmic and ancestral horror.
H. P. Lovecraft: From Beyond
‘From Beyond,’ a cosmic horror and science fiction tale by H. P. Lovecraft published in 1934, tells the story of Crawford Tillinghast, a scientist obsessed with proving that human perception is limited. After weeks of isolation, he invites a friend to his mansion to show him a machine that allows him to perceive hidden dimensions by stimulating the pineal gland. The experiment reveals a terrifying reality populated by monstrous entities beyond human comprehension, unleashing horrific consequences for both men and challenging the limits of sanity and known reality.
H. P. Lovecraft: In the Vault
“In the Vault,” a short story by H.P. Lovecraft written in 1925, tells the disturbing tale of George Birch, a miserly and unscrupulous funeral director. While relocating corpses for burial, Birch gets locked in an old crypt, dug into a mountain, with no hope of imminent rescue. In desperation, he is forced to find his way out through a small opening above the door, which he tries to enlarge using the rudimentary tools he finds in the place. While working, Birch must face supernatural and terrifying events, a consequence of his past decisions, which will mark him for life.
H. P. Lovecraft: The hound
“The Hound” is a horror story by H. P. Lovecraft, published in 1924. The narrative follows two fans of the macabre who seek extreme emotions to relieve their boredom. Both are collectors of esoteric artifacts and practice grave robbing to obtain rare and mystical objects. During one of their expeditions to a Dutch cemetery, they unearth an ancient amulet shaped like a winged hound linked to dark and nefarious rituals described in the Necronomicon. The moment they possess it, a wave of supernatural events is unleashed around the two friends.
H. P. Lovecraft: The Nameless City
In “The Nameless City,” a story by H. P. Lovecraft published in 1921, the protagonist recounts his terrifying exploration of an ancient and forgotten city lost in the Arabian desert. Despite local warnings and fears about this cursed place, whose history is lost in antiquity, the man ventures into its ruins. He discovers vestiges of an unknown and deeply disturbing civilization that practiced strange rites and venerated reptilian beings there. As he explores underground temples and descending passages, he is confronted with evidence of a chilling reality that defies human comprehension.
H. P. Lovecraft: The Outsider
H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Outsider” tells the story of a solitary individual who lives alone in a dark, ancient castle, completely disconnected from the outside world and human contact. Driven by fragmented and dark memories, the protagonist lives in overwhelming isolation, surrounded by books and darkness, unaware of his appearance and origin. His longing for the light and the outside world compels him to climb to the top of the castle, where he has a terrifying experience.
H. P. Lovecraft: The Picture in the House
The Picture in the House is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft, published in July 1921 in The National Amateur. The story follows a traveler caught in a storm in the New England woods, seeking refuge in an old, isolated house. He meets a strange, disturbing-looking older man who receives him with disturbing hospitality. As they talk, attention is drawn to an old book illustrated with macabre scenes that arouse a sinister fascination in the host. As the storm rages, the atmosphere in the house becomes increasingly oppressive and disturbing.
H. P. Lovecraft: The Secret Cave or John Lees Adventure
“Now be good children” Said Mrs. Lee “While I am away & dont get into mischief”. Mr. & Mrs. Lee were going off for the day & To leave The Two children John 10 yrs old & Alice 2 yrs old “Yes” replied John As Soon as The Elder Lees were away the younger Lees … Read more
H. P. Lovecraft: The Street
There be those who say that things and places have souls, and there be those who say they have not; I dare not say, myself, but I will tell of The Street. Men of strength and honour fashioned that Street; good, valiant men of our blood who had come from the Blessed Isles across the … Read more
H. P. Lovecraft: The Tree
“The Tree,” a tale by H.P. Lovecraft, tells the story of Calos and Musides, two talented sculptors and friends living in ancient Greece. Both face a test when they are commissioned to compete to create a statue for the tyrant of Syracuse. Amid the competition, one of the friends suffers a mysterious illness that leads … Read more
