Horror Stories

The novel follows a young man from Providence, Rhode Island, who becomes obsessed with his ancestor Joseph Curwen.

The story revolves around a rural cemetery rumored to be haunted.

The story follows a recurring Lovecraft protagonist, who has become disillusioned with the mundane, rational world.

The story follows an unnamed narrator who has recently moved to New York City but feels disgusted by its modernity, noise, and diversity.

With Zealia B. Bishop, the story is told by a man traveling in the American South, who becomes obsessed with the mysterious Widow Beck.

The story follows a frontier couple in the Oklahoma Territory, who are warned by local Native American legends about Yig.

The story is narrated by a man who moves into an apartment in New York City and meets a reclusive physician.

With Henry S. Whitehead, the story centers on a man who travels to the Caribbean islands and becomes entangled in a mysterious situation.

A collection of short stories and sketches showcasing Melville's talent for humor, satire, and psychological reflection.

A young boy is disfigured by a group of child traffickers who carve a permanent smile into his face.