Horror

H. P. Lovecraft: The Picture in the House

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.

Sheridan Le Fanu: The White Cat of Drumgunniol

Sheridan Le Fanu - El gato blanco de 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.

Edgar Allan Poe: The Premature Burial

Edgar Allan Poe: The Premature Burial

“The Premature Burial” is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published on July 31, 1844, in the Dollar Newspaper. Written in a style that lies midway between fiction and journalistic reportage, it tells the story of a man obsessed with the possibility of being buried alive. Drawing on documented cases of premature interments in various places, it argues that such events occur with disturbing frequency. He himself, prone to attacks of catalepsy and overwhelmed by fear, takes a series of precautions to avoid becoming a victim of that horrific fate.

Richard Matheson: Dress of White Silk

Richard Matheson: Dress of White Silk

In “Dress of White Silk” by Richard Matheson, a young girl under the care of her grandmother is obsessed with her deceased mother’s white silk dress. The grandmother forbids her to enter her mother’s room, but the girl constantly disobeys to feel a connection to her mother through the dress. One day, her friend Mary Jane challenges her to prove the existence of the dress. When the girl finally shows it, a confrontation erupts, triggering a disturbing event.

Richard Matheson: Blood Son

Richard Matheson: Blood Son

Blood Son is a disturbing short story by Richard Matheson published in Imagination in April 1951. The story follows Jules, a strange and lonely boy who, from birth, proves to be different: his appearance, behavior, and obsession with darkness baffle his surroundings. His fascination with vampires arises after watching a Dracula movie, which leads him to immerse himself in a dangerous fixation with the idea of becoming one. As Jules seeks to make sense of his obsession, his life turns dark and disturbing, reflecting his struggle to belong in a world he doesn’t understand.