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  The Black Cat

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "The Black Cat" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. It is a study of the psychology of guilt, often paired in analysis with Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". In both, a murderer carefully conceals his crime and believes himself unassailable, but eventually breaks down and reveals himself, impelled by a nagging reminder of his guilt.

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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein and his creation. 
   
  Obsessed with discovering the cause of generation and life and bestowing animation upon lifeless matter, Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts but; upon bringing it to life, he recoils in horror at the creature's hideousness. Tormented by isolation and loneliness, the once-innocent creature turns to evil and unleashes a campaign of murderous revenge against his creator, Frankenstein. 
   
  Frankenstein, an instant bestseller and an important ancestor of both the horror and science fiction genres, not only tells a terrifying story, but also raises profound, disturbing questions about the very nature of life and the place of humankind within the cosmos: What does it mean to be human? What responsibilities do we have to each other? How far can we go in tampering with Nature? Questions which, in the twenty-first century, are more relevant than ever.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - M R...

  M R James

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  The Top Ten - M R James - An Introduction 
   
  Here, in this volume, are some of the most precious gems of the British Ghost Story.  M R James wrote around 30 of them and each is imbued with now familiar themes that still strike at the nerves, unsettle the heart and shine, unequalled in their brilliance. 
   
  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  1 - The Top Ten - M R James - An Introduction 
  2 - Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You My Lad by M R James 
  3 - Count Magnus by M R James 
  4 - The Ash Tree by M R James 
  5 - A Warning to the Curious  
  6 - Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book by M R James 
  7 - Casting the Runes by M R James 
  8 - The Mezzotint by M R James 
  9 - The Tractate Middoth by M R James 
  10 - Lost Hearts by M R James 
  11 - Rats by M R James

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  Freshly Built Tomb The: A...

  DarkAsia

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  Dive into the enigmatic world of the occult with 'The Freshly Built Tomb,' a bone-chilling audiobook masterpiece that weaves together elements of horror, mystery, and detective genres. Immerse yourself in the dark secrets and sinister mysteries that lurk within its haunting narrative. 
  Unveil the mysteries of Thach Sen, a master of the mystical arts, as he delves into the arcane secrets of using a lightning-struck corpse's hand as a talisman for thievery and protection. While it remains uncertain if anyone has ever dared to employ such an eerie technique, Thach Sen remains steadfast in his belief that practicing the forbidden arts, with the hand of a lightning-struck corpse, can paralyze even the bravest soul. Under the veil of night, intruding into a homeowner's abode, the victim succumbs to an immobilizing fear that renders them utterly motionless. 
  Through a long and arduous journey, enduring a life of hardship for nearly two years with no returns, every expense resting heavily on Nghiem's shoulders, the unofficial wife, Huệ, whom Nghiem seduced upon his return, shoulders the burden. However, Nghiem's conviction in his inevitable prosperity remains unshaken, fueled by the mystical knowledge imparted to him by Thach Sen's arcane teachings. Nghiem believes that, in the future, he will attain wealth, sever his ties with the rural wife, and return to Nam Vang to express his gratitude to his mentor. He envisions himself establishing a new life in Saigon, obtaining a permanent residency permit, and securing his eternal success.

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  Ghost Bread - A Short Horror Story

  Camilla Grudova

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  When you believe a better life waits for you beyond death, the perfect place to die is a difficult thing to find. Content warning: this story contains self-harm and disordered eating."Ghost Bread" is one of 9 short horror stories in Nightfire's audio anthology. Come Join Us by the Fire S2: Originals is the second installment of Nightfire's audio-first horror anthology, featuring a wide collection of short stories from emerging voices in the horror genre as well as longtime fan favorites. "Season 2: Originals" features nine all-new stories from authors Laird Barron, Indrapramit Das, Brian Evenson, Craig Laurance Gidney, Camilla Grudova, Shaun Hamill, Gabino Iglesias, Daniel M. Lavery, and Sunny Moraine.

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  Flashpoint - Every thing is a...

  Rachel Lawson

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  "Why did you abduct me?" the coroner of police asked nervously of his abductor. "You desecrated my wife's body," said the abductor. "Oh, you are mad! I autopsied her, I'm the coroner, "No it was a desecration," said the abductor. "You don't know who I am I observe," said the coroner frowning. "I know who you are you are the man who tore apart my wife!" the abductor said. "I see you are not going to see the truth!" said the coroner...

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