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A man ridicules Nyarlathotep, a prophet of doom, and to his horror learns why Nyarlathotep knows so much. Nyarlathotep is one of Lovecraft's most well known characters second to Cthulhu and appears in six of Lovecraft's stories: "Nyarlathotep", "The Rats in the Walls", "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath", "The Dreams in the Witch House", "The Haunter of the Dark", "The Shadow Out of Time", and his sonnet "The Fungi from Yuggoth".

The Victorians were obsessed with Egyptology and mummies. It was during the second half of the 19th century that many of the most significant archeological finds were made in Egypt, and stories of the revenge of the mummies on anyone raiding their tombs, stealing their treasures or unwrapping their corpses abounded. This collection brings together the best and scariest short stories of the period, featuring vengeance-seeking mummies, bandaged zombies, pharaonic ghosts and ancient curses.

H.P. Lovecraft never found fame during his lifetime and died in 1937 in relative obscurity. But in the decades that followed his death, his importance as a unique and original visionary in the genre of science fantasy and 'weird fiction' has grown monumentally, so that even talents such as author Stephen King and film-maker John Carpenter have described him as a prime influence upon their creative lives. Here, then, is a selection of his stories.

When a weary traveler seeks refuge in an abandoned Missouri plantation, he meets an aged recluse who unravels a tale of obsession, dark magic, and a monstrous secret hidden within the enigmatic Marceline. As love turns to dread and family curses entwine with ancient evil, the story spirals into madness, possession, and shocking revelations that defy comprehension.

Step into the chilling world of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Colour Out of Space, a landmark tale of cosmic horror and science fiction. When a strange meteorite crashes onto Nahum Gardner’s farm, it unleashes a terrifying force beyond human comprehension—an indescribable “colour” that poisons the land, warps nature, and drives the Gardner family into despair and madness. Blending eerie atmosphere, rural isolation, and the unknown terror of extraterrestrial presence, this story stands as one of Lovecraft’s most haunting masterpieces.

Charles Ward, even as a child, had always wandered the streets of ancient Providence, drawn inexorably to its domes and spires, its hills and homes, its history and its haunts. His antiquarian habits were always just so: an innocent preoccupation with the city and its wonders. Yet, when the discovery of a shadowy ancestor exposes an eldritch malevolence long thought to be contained, Charles must resist the dark grip of his fascination, before it consumes him, and his world, completely.

Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti reads "The Festival", a short story by H. P. Lovecraft written in October 1923 and published in the January 1925 issue of Weird Tales. It is considered to be one of the first of his Cthulhu Mythos stories.

The Trap by H. P. Lovecraft is a chilling short story that blends supernatural horror with cosmic mystery. Centered on a cursed antique mirror that acts as a portal to another dimension, the tale follows Canevin and his student Robert as they confront dark forces, warped realities, and the sinister legacy of Axel Holm’s forbidden experiments. Perfect for fans of eerie classic horror, Lovecraftian themes, and stories where ordinary objects conceal terrifying secrets, this haunting narrative captures the timeless fear of curiosity gone too far.

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.

Lovecraft wurde in eine wohlhabende Familie geboren, doch sein Leben war von Tragödien geprägt. Sein Vater erlitt einen Nervenzusammenbruch und wurde in eine psychiatrische Einrichtung eingewiesen, als Lovecraft erst drei Jahre alt war. Seine Mutter, die ihn überbehütet erzog, litt ebenfalls unter psychischen Problemen.

A lingering sense of dread envelops the decaying, foul-smelling town of Innsmouth, where the residents seem to have abandoned the very notion of death itself. What dark secrets lie beneath the surface? - Summary by Weird Tales, January 1942

The Colour Out of Space is a science fiction/horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1927. In the tale, an unnamed narrator pieces together the story of an area known by the locals as the "blasted heath" in the wild hills west of the fictional town of Arkham, Massachusetts. The narrator discovers that many years ago a meteorite crashed there, poisoning every living being nearby; vegetation grows large but foul tasting, animals are driven mad and deformed into grotesque shapes, and the people go insane or die one by one.

Dagon ist eine Kurzgeschichte von H. P. Lovecraft aus dem Jahr 1917 und damit eines seiner ersten Werke als Erwachsener. Veröffentlicht wurde die Geschichte erstmals 1919 in der Novemberausgabe von The Vagrant, einer Amateurpresse-Zeitschrift der damaligen Zeit, die von W. Paul Cook herausgegeben wurde. Lovecraft wurde nach eigenen Worten durch einen Traum zu dieser Geschichte inspiriert.

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.