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William Hope Hodgson began his working career as a seaman, where he learned to fear and hate the sea. This short story takes place in the laboratory of a scientist who is in contact by one-way wireless telegraph with an unnamed friend who is on a ship trapped in a terrible storm. The sea becomes an evil thing, and the entity is determined to destroy the living, and the ship they came on. But before death comes to those aboard the doomed vessel, it brings out the very worst in the passengers.

It was a dark and starless night when a schooner becalmed in the Northern Pacific is a approached by a rowboat whose occupant although nonthreatening refuses to be seen. We find out who this hideous appearing creature is, and how he and his fiancée came to be marooned on an island inhabited by a strange fungus.

First published in 1910, The Horse of the Invisible tells the tale of Carnacki, a ghost detective investigating the haunting of a country house that threatens the wedding of the Hisgins Family's daughter and her fiance. The source of the apparition must be found before the soon-to-be-wed woman is driven mad, or even to her death. Carnacki does not suspect supernatural forces are at work in this case, but even a ghostbuster can be wrong.

Bullion! is the ultimate locked-room mystery. A ship transporting gold bullion is travelling from Melbourne to London. The gold is packed into chests and stored in a separate locked and sealed room. But mysterious whispering is heard in the night and chests seemingly disappear and return, leading the crew to think they’re losing their minds. Can the second mate get to the bottom of the mystery?

Spies come in all shapes and sizes but all of the spies in this volume are decidedly not like the urbane British agent James Bond, who regularly saves the world. These spies are on a missionand whether that’s saving their own lives, or the lives of many others imperilled by their Nation’s foes.

Chiamato al castello di Lastrae per indagare su una stanza infestata, Carnacki deve affrontare uno dei misteri più inquietanti: una stanza da cui proviene un fischio innaturale, sordo e minaccioso, acuto e lacerante. Tra notti insonni, indagini meticolose e riti protettivi, l'investigatore si trova di fronte a una presenza che nessuno strumento riesce a spiegare, e che sembra provenire dal cuore stesso della casa.

Invitato a indagare sulla leggendaria "stanza grigia", Carnacki si trova di fronte a uno dei casi più inquietanti della sua carriera: una porta che sbatte di notte pur essendo chiusa, strani venti gelidi, e un anello maledetto legato a tre omicidi avvenuti secoli prima. Armato di sigilli, pentacoli e del suo ingegno, il cacciatore di fantasmi affronta una presenza invisibile e letale.

Carnacki nutzt sowohl Geisterwissen als auch neueste Technologie, um sich dem Unerklärlichen zu stellen. Eine brillante Mischung aus viktorianischem Spukhaus, Detektivkrimi und Pulp-Mystery. Alexander Wohnhaas haucht der Figur mit seiner markanten Stimme Leben ein und entführt dich in eine düstere Welt, in der jede Tür ein Portal ins Grauen sein kann.

Dive into The Ghost Pirates, a thrilling narrative that recounts the tragic and eerie tale of a haunted ship on its final voyage. This gripping story unfolds as nightmarish sea devils‚possibly the restless spirits of long-lost buccaneers‚relentlessly attack, ultimately dragging the vessel into an unknown abyss. With its profound maritime insights and masterful hints of lurking horrors in nature, this work reaches extraordinary heights of narrative power.

Discover a vivid glimpse into Arizonas past, exploring the landscapes and stories from nearly a century ago. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the rich tapestry of culture and history that shaped the Grand Canyon State. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

Join a crew of 18th-century sailors as they navigate the treacherous waters in a lifeboat, encountering bizarre landscapes and uncanny creatures on their quest to find their way home. This haunting tale of nautical adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Jason Mills

The world since earliest times has always had spies. Information is a valuable commodity and even more so in times of war or tension. Many authors and poets have had real life incarnations as spies from Christopher Marlowe and Aphra Behn to Daniel Defoe. But it’s a dangerous game. Working in a murky, secretive world where any trust given could be at the expense of your life.

Conversación con una momia, El corazón delator, El sistema del Dr Tarr y el profesor Fether (Poe). Del más allá, El modelo de Pickman (Lovecraft). El ladrón de cadáveres, Markheim (Stevenson) El caballo invisible, La habitación que silbaba, La puerta del monstruo (Hodgson)

In this collection of short stories some of our most popular and well-known authors are grouped together with an unfortunate tag: dead at 40. These authors are not run-of-the-mill or ten a penny; many are literary leviathans who left enduring works of literature and sadly may have left us many more had they lived. We will never know.

Uncover the enigmatic world of the supernatural with Thomas Carnacki, a fearless detective of the occult, brought to life through the intriguing short stories of William Hope Hodgson. Despite his untimely death at the age of 40 in World War I, Hodgson, renowned for his talents in photography and bodybuilding, left an indelible mark with his creation of Carnacki. This podcast is introduced by Samanem.

Un viaggio terrificante, dove il mare diventa il teatro di orrori senza nome. Naufragio nell'ignoto racconta la storia di un gruppo di sopravvissuti che si trova a dover lottare contro forze oscure, mostri marini e creature immonde. Un'esperienza audio mozzafiato, arricchita da musiche e sound design, che trascinerà l'ascoltatore nel cuore del racconto. William Hope Hodgson, scrittore inglese vissuto tra il 1877 e il 1918, è stato uno dei pionieri del genere weird e horror.

Es aquella -exclamó el viejo ballenero dirigiéndose a mi amigo Trenhern, mientras el yate costeaba lentamente la Isla Nightingale. El viejo señalaba con el cabo de una ennegrecida pipa de arcilla una pequeña isleta a estribor de la proa. -Es aquella, señor -repitió-. La Isleta Middle y pronto tendremos un buen panorama de la ensenada.

"La entrada del monstruo" de William Hope Hodgson es una historia de horror sobrenatural. Relata los espeluznantes acontecimientos que rodearon el encuentro de un barco con una misteriosa criatura de otro mundo que acecha bajo el océano, invocando miedo y pavor.

Erlebe düstere Mysterien und übernatürliche Bestien in „Geisterjäger Carnacki – Der Herr der Bestien" von William Hope Hodgson, meisterhaft gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas. In diesem Hörbuch begibst du dich in eine unheimliche Welt, in der der furchtlose Carnacki gegen geisterhafte Kreaturen und uralte, dunkle Mächte kämpft. Die atmosphärische Erzählung verbindet klassischen Horror mit fantastischen Elementen und sorgt – ob als spannendes Abenteuer oder als verführerische Einschlafhilfe – für Gänsehaut und faszinierende Traumwelten.

Men of the Deep Waters is a collection of gripping sea stories featuring storms, shipwrecks, and the dangers of life on the open ocean. With vivid descriptions and thrilling action, Hodgson captures the power of the sea and the bravery of those who dare to sail it.