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  The Statement of Randolph Carter

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "The Statement of Randolph Carter" is a short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in December 1919, it was first published in The Vagrant, May 1920. It tells of a traumatic event in the life of Randolph Carter, a student of the occult loosely representing Lovecraft himself. It is the first story in which Carter appears. Its adaptations include the film The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter.
  "The Statement of Randolph Carter" is the first person testimony of the titular character, who has been found wandering through swampland in an amnesiac shock. In his statement, Carter attempts to explain the disappearance of his companion, the occultist Harley Warren...

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  Stories From the Shadows -...

  Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling,...

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  An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories. 
   
  But where do these ideas and stories come from?  A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form?  An inspiration from a Muse?  A suggestion from an everyday event? 
   
  Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work.  They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are suddenly upon us in twisted revelation that may thrill, may disturb, but will always engage and help us explore the edge of darkness where some of the very best literature patiently lurks …. waiting …. for the likes of me and you. 
   
  1 - Stories From the Shadows - Ghosts - An Introduction 
  2 - A Ghost Story by Mark Twain 
  3 - My Own True Ghost Story by Rudyard Kipling 
  4 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 1 by Oscar Wilde 
  5 - The Canterville Ghost - Part 2 by Oscar Wilde 
  6 - The Eyes by Edith Wharton 
  7 - Only A Dream by H Rider Haggard 
  8 - The Apparition of Mrs Veal by Daniel Defoe 
  9 - The Tapestried Chamber by Walter Scott 
  10 - The Judge's House by Bram Stoker 
  11 - The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce 
  12 - The Closed Window by A C Benson 
  13 - The Ghost in the Clock Room by Hesba Stretton 
  14 - The Open Door - Part 1 by Margaret Oliphant 
  15 - The Open Door - Part 2 by Margaret Oliphant 
  16 - The Shadows on the Wall by Mary E Wilkins Freeman 
  17 - The Last House in C Street by Mrs Craik 
  18 - The Story of the Green House, Wallington by Allen Upward 
  19 - Thurnley Abbey by Perceval Landon 
  20 - Christmas Eve at a Cornish Manor House by Clara Venn 
  21 - To Let by B M Croker 
  22 - The Haunted Orchard by Richard Le Gallienne 
  23 - The Ghost at the Rath by Rosa Mulholland 
  24 - The Tyburn Ghost by Wilhelmina FitzClarence, The Countess of Munster 
  25 - The Botathen Ghost from Footprints of Former Men in Far Cornwall by the Reverend R S Hawker 
  26 - The Spectre of Tappington - Part 1 by Richard Harris Barham 
  27 - The Spectre of Tappington - Part 2 by Richard Harris Barham 
  28 - The Spectre Bridegroom by William Hunt 
  29 - John Charrington's Wedding by Edith Nesbit 
  30 - A Spirit Elopement by Clotilde Graves 
  31 - Reality or Delusion by Mrs Ellen Wood 
  32 - The Phantom Coach by Amelia Edwards 
  33 - The 9.30 Up-Train by Sabine Baring-Gould 
  34 - The Story of the Rippling Train by Mary Louisa Molesworth 
  35 - The Story of 'The Spaniards', Hammersmith by Kate and Hesketh Pritchard 
  36 - The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell 
  37 - A Smiling Ghost by W G Kelly 
  38 - Let Loose by Mary Cholmondeley.wav 
  39 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon 
  40 - The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth by Rhoda Broughton 
  41 - Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps 
  42 - A Collector's Company by R H Malden

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  Stories From The Shadows –...

  Mrs Craik, Lafcadio Hearn,...

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  An author’s talents may seem obvious and indisputable as they move words and ideas into gathered phrases and stories.  
  But where do these ideas and stories come from?  A lonely thought that suddenly gathers form?  An inspiration from a Muse?  A suggestion from an everyday event? 
  Perhaps in the case of their darker, more malevolent stories, other forces are at work.  They help to nourish single words into sentences and paragraphs that ease themselves from the shadows and are suddenly upon us in twisted revelation that may thrill, may disturb, but will always engage and help us explore the edge of darkness where some of the very best literature patiently lurks …. waiting …. for the likes of me and you.

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  The Invisible Man - A Tale of...

  H. G. Wells

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  "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a mysterious and disfigured stranger who arrives in the quiet village of Iping, leading to a series of unsettling and bewildering events that disrupt the lives of the locals.  
  The central character, the Invisible Man, struggles with the consequences of his unique condition, which brings both power and alienation. At the beginning of the novel, we meet the stranger as he arrives at the "Coach and Horses" inn on a cold winter day. Wrapped in layers of clothing to conceal his appearance, he exhibits peculiar behaviors that alarm the innkeeper and other residents. His bandaged head and weariness suggest that he has endured some trauma, fostering intrigue and suspicion among the townsfolk.  
  As the narrative unfolds, a sense of isolation surrounds his character, hinting at deeper themes of identity, societal acceptance, and the moral implications of scientific experimentation. The opening chapters build a mystery around his true nature and set the stage for a blend of horror and thought-provoking commentary on humanity.

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  The Fear of Silence

  Nathan Smith Jones

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  Hal Kapernaum brings his son to the company town of Seco, Arizona, where he hopes a new plant manager job will provide a fresh start, but the small Arizona town shares Hal’s same fear: SILENCE. The town is convinced the SILENCE is killing people. Nine have died in the last few weeks. Speakers of all models, shapes and sizes dot the roofs of the downtown buildings like nervous gargoyles. Because this fear is affecting production at the plant, Hal’s boss wants him to investigate and stop it, but soon Hal must face a fear he could never have imagined.

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  The Island That Wasn’t

  Yash d.

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  A once-in-a-lifetime adventure becomes a fight for survival in The Island That Wasn't, a gripping mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When a group of friends stumbles upon an uncharted island that only appears on certain maps, they can't resist the temptation to explore. But soon after they arrive, something terrifying begins to happen—one by one, they start disappearing, not only from the island but from the memories of everyone they've ever known. 
  As reality slips away, the friends must unravel the island's dark secrets before they lose themselves completely. Time is running out, and the more they search for answers, the more the island tightens its grip on their existence. But how can you escape when the world is forgetting you? 
  Packed with suspense, eerie twists, and a haunting mystery that will stay with you long after the final page, The Island That Wasn't is a heart-pounding tale of friendship, loss, and the terrifying lengths we'll go to survive.  
  Will they find a way off the island, or will they disappear forever? Discover the chilling answers in this unforgettable novel. Perfect for fans of The Cabin at the End of the World and The Silent Patient.

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