H.P. Lovecraft Short Horror Stories

"Around the World with the Children" by Frank G Carpenter serves as an engaging introduction to world geography, inviting listeners of all ages to explore diverse cultures and landscapes. Covering topics like China, Japan, the American Indian, Europe, and the oceans, this audiobook provides foundational knowledge that remains relevant in our increasingly interconnected world. Its accessible approa...

"Around the World in Seventy-Two Days" is a captivating true account of journalist Nellie Bly, who embarked on a daring journey in 1889 to see if she could outpace the fictional adventure chronicled in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days." With only one dress and a handbag, Bly documented her travels, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of her experiences and the challenges she fac...

"Short Ghost and Horror Collection 069" brings together twenty chilling tales filled with ghoulies, ghosties, and the eerie sounds of the night. Each story promises to deliver spine-tingling moments and the thrill of the unknown, evoking a sense of wonder even amidst the horror. The collection captures timeless themes of fear and fascination with the supernatural, making it a perfect listen for th...

"Tales Of The Trail Short Stories Of Western Life" by Henry Inman is a captivating collection of thirteen narratives rooted in the author's firsthand experiences during a transformative era in American history. Published in 1898, these stories draw upon the adventures of trappers, hunters, and army officers in the largely uncharted territories west of the Missouri River. Inman's sharp observations...

Horror Stories by Ada Buisson invites listeners into the chilling world of Victorian-era terror, featuring three haunting tales originally published in the journal Belgravia between 1867 and 1869. This collection showcases Buisson's ability to evoke fear and suspense, reflecting the anxieties and moral dilemmas of her time. The themes of psychological torment and the unknown resonate deeply, remin...

"The Music of Erich Zann" is a horror short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft. Written in December 1921, it was first published in National Amateur, March 1922. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"The Nameless City" is a short horror story written by American writer H. P. Lovecraft in January 1921 and first published in the November 1921 issue of the amateur press journal The Wolverine. It is often considered the first story set in the Cthulhu Mythos world. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"The Nameless City" is a short horror story written by American writer H. P. Lovecraft in January 1921 and first published in the November 1921 issue of the amateur press journal The Wolverine. It is often considered the first story set in the Cthulhu Mythos world. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"Beyond the Wall of Sleep" is a science fiction short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in 1919 and first published in the amateur publication Pine Cones in October 1919. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"Polaris" is a fantasy short story by American author H. P. Lovecraft, written in 1918 and first published in the December 1920 issue of the amateur journal The Philosopher. It is the story that introduces Lovecraft's fictional Pnakotic Manuscripts, the first of his arcane tomes. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"Memory" is a flash fiction short story by American horror and science fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in 1919 and published in May 1923 in The National Amateur. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"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. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"Nyarlathotep" is a prose poem by H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in 1920 and first saw publication in that year's November issue of The United Amateur. The poem itself is a bleak view of human civilization in decline, and it explores the mixed sensations of desperation and defiance in a dying society. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood...

"Celephaïs" is a fantasy story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in early November 1920 and first published in the May 1922 issue of the Rainbow. The title refers to a fictional city that later appears in Lovecraft's Dream Cycle, including his novella The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www...

"The Cats of Ulthar" is a short story written by American fantasy author H. P. Lovecraft in June 1920. In the tale, an unnamed narrator relates the story of how a law forbidding the killing of cats came to be in a town called Ulthar. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"The Tree" is a macabre short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was written in 1920, and published in October 1921 in The Tryout. Set in ancient Greece, the story concerns two sculptors who accept a commission with ironic consequences. Lovecraft wrote "The Tree" early in his career. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.s...

"Ex Oblivione" is a prose poem by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in late 1920 or early 1921 and first published in The United Amateur in March 1921, under the pseudonym Ward Phillips. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson" is a short story written in 1917 by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was first published in the September 1917 issue of the United Amateur, under the pseudonym Humphrey Littlewit, Esq. The story is a spoof of Lovecraft's antiquarian affectations. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood...

"The Beast in the Cave" is a short story by American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft. The first draft was written in the Spring of 1904, with the final draft finished in April 1905, when Lovecraft was age fourteen. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"The Tomb" is a fictional short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in June 1917 and first published in the March 1922 issue of The Vagrant. It tells the story of Jervas Dudley, who becomes obsessed with a mausoleum near his childhood home. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

"The Doom That Came to Sarnath" is a fantasy short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. It is written in a mythic/fantasy style and is associated with his Dream Cycle. It was first published in The Scot, a Scottish amateur fiction magazine, in June 1920. View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.org or on our YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

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