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In a dilapidated farmhouse on the outskirts of the remote town of Dunwich, a strange family delves into dark rituals, summoning a malevolent entity from an otherworldly dimension. Their chilling goal? To bring about the end of the world and offer it to ancient gods who seek dominion over humanity. Only a wise, elderly librarian stands between them and total destruction. Originally published in 1929 in Weird Tales, The Dunwich Horror invites listeners into a haunting tale of terror and suspense. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Dive into the chilling depths of H.P. Lovecrafts Colour Out of Space, where the primal fear of the unknown takes center stage. This haunting tale explores the arrival of a mysterious entity from beyond the stars, leaving an unsettling sense of dread lingering in the air. Lovecraft masterfully evokes the senses, allowing your imagination to conjure the terrifying presence that disrupts a quiet rural landscape. Join us as we unravel this classic horror story that grips you with its eerie atmosphere and enigmatic horrors. - Summary by phil chenevert

Step into the shadows of H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Horror at Red Hook”, a chilling tale of urban decay, forbidden knowledge, and cosmic terror. Set in the labyrinthine streets of Brooklyn’s Red Hook, this story plunges readers into a world where human depravity intertwines with ancient sorcery. Detective Thomas F. Malone’s investigation unravels a series of dark secrets, cult rituals, and unearthly horrors hidden beneath the city’s surface.

A continent of ice. A silence more ancient than man. From doomed expeditions and failed utopias to cursed storms and blasphemous science, these tales of uncanny horror unfold across the desolate reaches of Antarctica.

Step into the chilling depths of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Festival, a haunting tale of ancestral secrets, forbidden rituals, and cosmic dread. Set in the eerie town of Kingsport during the Yuletide season, this gothic masterpiece unravels a nightmarish journey where family heritage intertwines with unspeakable horrors.

In Arkham, a promising marriage curdles into a body-stealing nightmare. H. P. Lovecraft’s The Thing on the Door-Step fuses occult ritual, identity horror, and cosmic dread into a relentless descent toward doom.

Set on the sweltering, jungle-covered surface of Venus, In the Walls of Eryx follows a seasoned Earth explorer working for a commercial crystal-harvesting operation. While searching for energy-rich crystals, he becomes trapped inside an invisible, maze-like structure of unknown origin—constructed by the native lizard-like Venusians.

In der kleinen Küstenstadt Kingsport planen drei Kriminelle einen Coup: Sie wollen den alten Seekapitän berauben, der in seinem Haus einen Schatz von Gold- und Silbermünzen versteckt. Was zunächst nach einer einfachen Aufgabe klingt, nimmt einen unerwarteten Verlauf – und führt zu einem schrecklichen Ende.

Ein Mann wird von schlaflosen Nächten geplagt, in denen er durch ein Fenster den Nachthimmel betrachtet. Gleichzeitig hat er den Eindruck, dass ihn umgekehrt der Polarstern beobachtet. Bald erfassen den Mann geheimnisvolle Visionen, in deren Gefolge Illusion und Wirklichkeit zu verschwimmen drohen.

Ein junger englischer Bildhauer freundet sich mit einem mysteriösen Mann an und nimmt ihn bei sich auf. Gemeinsam versuchen sie mittels Drogenexperimenten, mehr über die immaterielle Welt des Traumes, der Visionen und des Unbewussten zu erfahren. Doch die Angelegenheit gerät außer Kontrolle – und selbst der Schlaf an sich wird zu einem unkontrollierbaren und gefährlichen Zustand.

Step into the chilling world of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu, a groundbreaking tale of cosmic horror that has shaped the genre for generations. Through mysterious accounts and unsettling discoveries, this classic short story unveils the haunting presence of powers beyond human comprehension.

In einem Olivenhain in Arkadien befindet sich neben den Ruinen einer antiken Villa das Grabmal des Bildhauers Kalos. Einst standen er und sein befreundeter Kollege Musides im Auftrag des Tyrannen von Syrakus in einem künstlerischen Wettstreit, dessen Verlauf und Ausgang ebenso erstaunlich wie unheimlich sein sollten.

In this electrifying anthology, Lovecraft’s most scientifically inclined nightmares take center stage. These tales follow inventors, doctors, and scholars who dare to pierce the veil of natural law, only to uncover monstrous truths, otherworldly forces, and a universe far more fragile than they imagined.

Step inside H. P. Lovecraft’s The Shunned House, a chilling tale of supernatural dread and generational curses. In the heart of New England, a decaying home conceals a legacy of death, madness, and an unspeakable presence lurking beneath its cellar.

Join a daring scientific expedition to the frigid landscapes of Antarctica, where explorers stumble upon the remnants of an ancient civilization—one that predates humanity by millions of years. This daunting tale reveals the legacy of the Elder Things, enigmatic beings that arrived on Earth shortly after the Moons formation. As the story unfolds, questions arise Are these primordial entities truly extinct, or do they still lurk in the shadows of our world? Experience the haunting brilliance of H.P. Lovecrafts classic horror story, first published in Astounding Stories in 1936. - Summary ...

The Call of Cthulhu is a literary masterpiece that stands as one of the greatest achievements in the world of fiction. H.P. Lovecraft has carved out a unique niche in literature, exploring realms beyond our comprehension. As Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan, aptly put it, Lovecraft grasps the mysteries that elude us. Originally published on Legamus.eu and later released on Librivox when U.S. copyright allowed, this recording is a must-listen for fans of the genre. — Summary by Martin Reyto

Long before science, there were older truths, whispered by witches, guarded by cults, and written in blood. In this sinister anthology, H. P. Lovecraft explores the shadowy world of ancient rites, folk horror, and inherited blasphemies. Here, strange festivals unfold under full moons, forgotten gods stir in rural hills, and knowledge forbidden by time itself reawakens. These stories draw from the primal roots of myth and superstition, where the line between folklore and fact is not just thin, but burning.

There are secrets beneath the waves ... older than mankind, and hungry still. In this salt-soaked collection, H. P. Lovecraft conjures horrors from the deep: ancient beings that slumber beneath black seas, forgotten isles lost to time, and coastal towns whose bloodlines trace back to something not entirely human. Each tale explores the terror of isolation—geographical and existential—as characters find themselves adrift in waters not meant to be charted. Whether wrecked on a strange shore or pulled downward by unseen forces, the fate is the same: madness, revelation … or worse.

Lovecraft's The Shadow Out of Time, first published in the June 1936 edition of Astounding Stories, follows Professor Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, who suffers a sudden mental collapse in 1908, losing his memory for five years. During this period, his body is controlled by an unknown intelligence while his own consciousness experiences life in a vast prehistoric era, housed within the body of a member of the Great Race of Yith—an ancient, time-traveling alien species that exchanges minds with beings across time to gather knowledge.

This macabre anthology gathers seven of H. P. Lovecraft’s most chilling tales of revenants, reanimation, and spectral horrors. From lonely crypts to decaying ancestral mansions, each story unearths a world where the dead do not rest—and where the curious may find themselves entombed alongside ancient secrets. With gothic elegance and mounting dread, Lovecraft explores the boundary between life and death, and the madness that lies in attempting to cross it.