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Step into the haunting streets of early 20th-century New York through H. P. Lovecraft’s chilling short story He. Blending urban decay with existential dread, this tale follows a sleepless wanderer who encounters a mysterious stranger promising hidden truths about the city’s past.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937), meist nur H. P. Lovecraft, war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller. Er gilt als einer der einflussreichsten Autoren der Horrorliteratur im 20. Jahrhundert und wird häufig mit dem Begriff „kosmischer Horror" in Verbindung gebracht, der Angst vor dem Unbekannten und der Unermesslichkeit des Universums thematisiert. Lovecraft wurde in eine wohlhabende Familie geboren, doch sein Leben war von Tragödien geprägt.

Set in Oklahoma during the 1889 land rush, the story follows Walker and Audrey Davis, a pioneer couple whose lives spiral into terror after they cross paths with the ancient snake god, Yig. When Audrey unknowingly destroys a nest of rattlesnakes, she unleashes a horrifying chain of events driven by superstition and cosmic dread.

Step into the dreamlike realms of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Silver Key, a haunting tale of nostalgia, longing, and transcendence. Follow Randolph Carter as he wrestles with the loss of his once-vivid dreams and embarks on a mystical journey to reclaim the forgotten wonders of his youth.

Em Os outros deuses, H.P. Lovecraft, narra a aventura de Barzai, um erudito famoso pelas suas leituras sobre os "deuses da Terra". Movido por ambição e curiosidade, ele decide escalar o monte Hatheg-Kla com seu discípulo Atal, para contemplar os deuses antigos reunidos no cume. Conforme os dois se aproximam do topo, Barzai percebe que lá existem outras entidades poderosas e aterrorizantes, guardiãs dos deuses terrenos.

Enter the icy grip of terror with Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft, a haunting tale of science, obsession, and the fragile boundary between life and death. Set in a New York City boarding house, this chilling story follows an unnamed narrator who encounters the enigmatic Doctor Muñoz—a brilliant but reclusive physician whose reliance on cold temperatures hides a horrifying secret. As the doctor’s desperate battle against decay spirals into madness, the narrative builds toward a grotesque revelation that redefines mortality itself.

Em A Música de Erich Zann, de H.P. Lovecraft, um estudante se instala em um sótão de uma pensão em uma parte antiga de Paris. À medida que os dias passam, ele começa a ouvir uma música singular, vinda do sótão. O responsável é Erich Zann, um velho músico mudo que vive isolado, tocando melodias misteriosas.

A trama segue os acontecimentos que levam à criação dessa norma após uma série de eventos sombrios e enigmáticos envolvendo os felinos e seus habitantes e despertando medo e curiosidade na cidade. Antes da lei, no vilarejo, um casal se divertia maltratando os gatos locais, mas tudo muda com a chegada de uma caravana de andarilhos, que traz consigo Menes, um órfão que viaja com seu gatinho.

Before the Mythos, before the madness—there were whispers in the dark. In this haunting collection, explore the formative horrors that shaped the imagination of H. P. Lovecraft. These early works—infused with Gothic atmosphere, Poe-inspired melancholy, and emerging cosmic dread—offer a glimpse into the genesis of a master. Here, decayed tombs, strange music, and unknowable forces stir in the background, foreshadowing the mythos to come.

A história acompanha Kuranes, um homem solitário e desencantado com o mundo real, que busca refúgio em seus sonhos. Em suas visões, ele descobre Celephäis, uma cidade magnífica, serena e imutável, situada em um reino fantástico além do tempo e da realidade.

O texto narra a experiência de um veterano da Primeira Guerra Mundial, que, após ser capturado por forças inimigas, escapa, ficando à deriva, até que um dia acorda em uma vastidão lamacenta que emergiu do oceano — um cenário desolado e antinatural. Explorando essa terra recém-surgida, ele se depara com um monólito colossal coberto de hieróglifos estranhos e presencia o surgimento de uma criatura monstruosa, de aspecto anfíbio e ancestral.

Em uma solitária torre à beira do mar, Basil Elton, o guardião do farol, observa noites e marés até que um misterioso navio branco aparece sob a luz da lua cheia. Tripulado por um silencioso homem de vestes antigas, o navio convida Basil a embarcar numa jornada fantástica por mares desconhecidos, rumo a terras mágicas e esquecidas pelo tempo.

Em O Que a Lua Traz Consigo, de H. P. Lovecraft, um narrador é guiado por uma misteriosa luz lunar que transforma paulatinamente um jardim aparentemente comum em um cenário de pesadelo. Entre flores de lótus mortas, objetos deformados e estátuas decadentes, ele é seduzido por visões amareladas e perturbadoras que o conduzem a um lago desconhecido, em meio a uma atmosfera de horror e desespero.

Step into the shadows of Tempest Mountain, where ancient secrets and unspeakable horrors await discovery. The Lurking Fear by H. P. Lovecraft plunges listeners into a chilling journey of obsession, fear, and the grotesque. Amid violent storms and haunted ruins, an investigator’s relentless pursuit of hidden truths uncovers a darkness more terrifying than he imagined.

In a dilapidated farmhouse on the outskirts of the remote town of Dunwich, a strange family delves into dark rituals, summoning a malevolent entity from an otherworldly dimension. Their chilling goal? To bring about the end of the world and offer it to ancient gods who seek dominion over humanity. Only a wise, elderly librarian stands between them and total destruction. Originally published in 1929 in Weird Tales, The Dunwich Horror invites listeners into a haunting tale of terror and suspense. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Dive into the chilling depths of H.P. Lovecrafts Colour Out of Space, where the primal fear of the unknown takes center stage. This haunting tale explores the arrival of a mysterious entity from beyond the stars, leaving an unsettling sense of dread lingering in the air. Lovecraft masterfully evokes the senses, allowing your imagination to conjure the terrifying presence that disrupts a quiet rural landscape. Join us as we unravel this classic horror story that grips you with its eerie atmosphere and enigmatic horrors. - Summary by phil chenevert

Dive into the eerie and unsettling world of H. P. Lovecraft, a master of horror fiction whose influence can still be felt today. Known for pioneering the genre of cosmic horror, Lovecraft explores the terrifying notion that the universe is vast, alien, and ultimately beyond human understanding. This collection features 24 of his works that are in the public domain, offering a chilling glimpse into the mind of one of literatures most enigmatic figures. For an even broader experience, check out additional versions of these stories in LibriVoxs short story collections and horror anthologies.

Step into the shadows of H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Horror at Red Hook”, a chilling tale of urban decay, forbidden knowledge, and cosmic terror. Set in the labyrinthine streets of Brooklyn’s Red Hook, this story plunges readers into a world where human depravity intertwines with ancient sorcery. Detective Thomas F. Malone’s investigation unravels a series of dark secrets, cult rituals, and unearthly horrors hidden beneath the city’s surface.

In Arkham, a promising marriage curdles into a body-stealing nightmare. H. P. Lovecraft’s The Thing on the Door-Step fuses occult ritual, identity horror, and cosmic dread into a relentless descent toward doom.

Step into the chilling depths of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Festival, a haunting tale of ancestral secrets, forbidden rituals, and cosmic dread. Set in the eerie town of Kingsport during the Yuletide season, this gothic masterpiece unravels a nightmarish journey where family heritage intertwines with unspeakable horrors.