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A creepy collection of 10 unsettling horror stories from a master storyteller The splash from something enormous resounds through the sea-fog. In the stillness of a dark room, some unspeakable evil is making its approach. . . Abandon the safety of the familiar with 10 nerve-wracking episodes of horror penned by master of atmosphere and suspense, William Hope Hodgson. From encounters with abominations at sea to fireside tales of otherworldly forces recounted by occult detective Carnacki, this new selection offers the most unsettling of Hodgson's weird stories, guaranteed to terrorize the steeliest of constitutions.
In "The Horse of the Invisible," William Hope Hodgson delves into the realms of supernatural horror and cosmic existentialism, weaving a narrative that challenges the boundaries of reality. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the story immerses readers in a haunting exploration of the unknown, blending vivid imagery with a unique narrative style that captures the eerie atmosphere of Hodgson's literary context. Through rich, evocative prose, Hodgson not only terrifies but also evokes a deep sense of wonder about the unseen forces that shape our world, ultimately reflecting on humanity's place within the cosmos. William Hope Hodgson (1877-1918) was an English author whose exper...
According to the great horror writer H.P. Lovecraft "The Ghost Pirates . . . is a powerful account of a doomed and haunted ship on its last voyage, and of the terrible sea-devils (of quasi-human aspect, and perhaps the spirits of bygone buccaneers) that besiege it and finally drag it down to an unknown fate. With its command of maritime knowledge, and its clever selection of hints and incidents suggestive of latent horrors in nature, this book at times reaches enviable peaks of power." In this 1909 novel, William Hope Hodgson cleverly portrays the ghosts' gradual enslavement of the ship, without ever clearly revealing the ghosts themselves, only the absolute horror of their presence. Writer Robert Weinberg described it as "one of the finest examples of the tightly written novel ever published."
The Collected Works of William Hope Hodgson is a captivating compilation of the literary works of this influential author. Known for his unique blend of horror, fantasy, and science fiction elements, Hodgson's writing style is both mysterious and imaginative, drawing readers into fantastical worlds filled with macabre creatures and otherworldly beings. His work is often compared to that of H.P. Lovecraft and has significantly influenced the horror genre in literature. This collection showcases Hodgson's talent for creating atmospheric and chilling narratives that continue to resonate with readers today.Each story in this collection is a testament to Hodgson's masterful storytelling abilities...
The Night Land is science fiction ahead of its time. Published in 1912, the book introduces a 17th-century gentleman who loses his wife. He soon discovers himself somehow reanimated in Earth’s far future, millions of years from now, when the sun has died and the Earth has become a hellish waste. What remains of humanity lives in titanic mile-high pyramids surrounded by energy shields to protect them from the abhuman monsters lurking in the darkness. The human survivors soon receive a distress signal sent by a long-forgotten lesser pyramid, and the narrator embarks on a bloody quest to rescue the maiden of the pyramid—which he knows to be his lost love, somehow transcending time and space...
A study of the military interventions by the US since WW2: Frank & detailed. Covers activities of CIA and US military.
The Boats of the Glen Carrig is horror writer William Hope Hodgson's 1907 novel. Written in an archaic style and presented as a true record and account, the story is narrated by a passenger of the Glen Carrig, a ship lost at sea after a supposed collision with a hidden rock. The survivors abandon the sinking hull in two lifeboats, but their most horrific and terrifying experiences are yet to come. The Boats of the Glen Carrig evokes a lost world and gives an engrossing study in human relationships submitted to pressure and fear.
A practical framework for thinking about the future... and an exploration of 'future consciousness' and how to develop it
" The Whistling Room" is a short story by William Hope Hodgson. William Hope Hodgson (15 November 1877 - April 1918) was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction. Hodgson used his experiences at sea to lend authentic detail to his short horror stories, many of which are set on the ocean, including his series of linked tales forming the "Sargasso Sea Mythos." His novels such as The Night Land and The House on the Borderland feature more cosmic themes, but several of his novels also focus on horrors associated with the sea. Early in his writin...