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Invitato a indagare sulla leggendaria "stanza grigia", Carnacki si trova di fronte a uno dei casi più inquietanti della sua carriera: una porta che sbatte di notte pur essendo chiusa, strani venti gelidi, e un anello maledetto legato a tre omicidi avvenuti secoli prima. Armato di sigilli, pentacoli e del suo ingegno, il cacciatore di fantasmi affronta una presenza invisibile e letale.

Des phénomènes inexpliqués de plus en plus graves se déroulent à bord du Mortzetsus qui rallie l'Europe depuis San Francisco. Des feux de navigation apparaissent et disparaissent sans explication dans la nuit. Des matelots chutent sans raison des mats ou s'évanouissent sans laisser de trace ! Et qui sont donc ces insaisissables créatures fantomatiques qui semblent venir des abysses et dont les apparitions nocturnes ne tardent pas à terroriser l'équipage ?

The story opens in the 19th century but quickly moves to the far future, where the sun has gone out, leaving the world in a darkness broken only by strange lights and mysterious fires. Over the ages, monsters and evil forces have descended to the Earth, compelling the surviving humans to take refuge in a great pyramid of imperishable metal built in a miles-deep chasm. The monsters surround the pyramid in a perpetual siege lasting for eons, waiting for the moment when its defenses will fail.

Carnacki a accepté d'aller étudier un problème de maison hantée dans une demeure peu éloignée de Londres. Trois personnes y ont trouvé la mort un siècle et demi plus tôt, étranglées dans la chambre grise. Toutes les nuits, la porte de cette chambre, bien que fermée à clef, s'ouvre et se referme brutalement et on y ressent une présence hostile.

This collection comprises another 40 stories by and inspired by the originators of weird fiction. From White's seminal body-shocker, Lukundoo, through to Howard's dastardly Pigeons from Hell, and Benson's nightmarish The Room in The Tower. Time immemorial; worlds unimaginable.

Dive into The Ghost Pirates, a thrilling narrative that recounts the tragic and eerie tale of a haunted ship on its final voyage. This gripping story unfolds as nightmarish sea devils‚possibly the restless spirits of long-lost buccaneers‚relentlessly attack, ultimately dragging the vessel into an unknown abyss. With its profound maritime insights and masterful hints of lurking horrors in nature, this work reaches extraordinary heights of narrative power.

Discover a vivid glimpse into Arizonas past, exploring the landscapes and stories from nearly a century ago. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the rich tapestry of culture and history that shaped the Grand Canyon State. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

The House on the Borderland is a supernatural horror novel written by British writer William Hope Hodgson in 1908. The story opens with the discovery of a journal in the ruins of an unusual house in rural Ireland. Penned by a recluse, the journal details the man's stay at the house and his supernatural experiences with menacing monsters and dreaded dimensions.

Join a crew of 18th-century sailors as they navigate the treacherous waters in a lifeboat, encountering bizarre landscapes and uncanny creatures on their quest to find their way home. This haunting tale of nautical adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Jason Mills

Dan Starkey takes on the mantle of William Hope Hodgson's supernatural detective, Thomas Carnacki, in this collection of enhanced audiobook readings: 'The Gateway of the Monster', 'The House Among the Laurels', 'The Whistling Room', 'The Horse of the Invisible', 'The Searcher of the End House' and 'The Thing Invisible'. Directed by Scott Handcock.

A spine-chilling collection of fantastical and enchanting classic short stories. 'The Wolf Book' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'Absolute Zero' by Morgan Robertson; 'An Uncommon View of It' by W. C. Morrow; 'The Baumoff Explosive' by William Hope Hodgson; 'Absolute Evil' by Julian Hawthorne; 'The Dolls' Castle' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'The Legend' by Edith Wharton; 'A Tropical Horror' by William Hope Hodgson; 'Castle Valley' by Henry Chapman Mercer; 'Passing of a God' by Henry S. Whitehead.

Carnacki nutzt sowohl Geisterwissen als auch neueste Technologie, um sich dem Unerklärlichen zu stellen. Eine brillante Mischung aus viktorianischem Spukhaus, Detektivkrimi und Pulp-Mystery. Alexander Wohnhaas haucht der Figur mit seiner markanten Stimme Leben ein und entführt dich in eine düstere Welt, in der jede Tür ein Portal ins Grauen sein kann.

Uncover the enigmatic world of the supernatural with Thomas Carnacki, a fearless detective of the occult, brought to life through the intriguing short stories of William Hope Hodgson. Despite his untimely death at the age of 40 in World War I, Hodgson, renowned for his talents in photography and bodybuilding, left an indelible mark with his creation of Carnacki. This podcast is introduced by Samanem.

Un viaggio terrificante, dove il mare diventa il teatro di orrori senza nome. Naufragio nell'ignoto racconta la storia di un gruppo di sopravvissuti che si trova a dover lottare contro forze oscure, mostri marini e creature immonde. Un'esperienza audio mozzafiato, arricchita da musiche e sound design, che trascinerà l'ascoltatore nel cuore del racconto. William Hope Hodgson, scrittore inglese vissuto tra il 1877 e il 1918, è stato uno dei pionieri del genere weird e horror.

Enter the mysterious and terrifying world of The House on the Borderland by William Hodgson and discover a novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Follow the story of a man who becomes trapped in an ancient and otherworldly house, as he confronts the horrors that lurk within its walls. With its atmospheric setting, spine-tingling plot, and themes of cosmic horror, The House on the Borderland is a must-listen for anyone who loves a good horror story. So why wait? Start listening to The House on the Borderland today and let Hodgson's writing terrify and captivate you from start to ...

William Hope Hodgson was born in Essex, England, on November 15th, 1877. Over his short career he produced a large body of work which explored and covered many genres. From horror, to science fiction, to stories on the sea, where he had spent much of his early life. One of his most memorable creations was his Carnacki, Supernatural Detective creation. This fused together his passion for sleuthing and interest in the Occult. It was a memorable success.

De acuerdo con la tradición familiar de los Higgins, toda primogénita es acosada por un caballo fantasmal durante su noviazgo. Esta historia ha sido considerada una leyenda, pero ahora por primera vez en siete generaciones, una mujer es la primogénita y su prometido ha terminado con un brazo roto después de un ataque por un asaltante misterioso. Se le pide entonces a Carnacki que investigar. Él y la mujer, Mary y su prometido, Beaumont, escuchan el golpeteo de cascos en la noche, pero no se ve ningún caballo.

Carnacki decide ir a un viaje a bordo del Jarvee, el antiguo velero su amigo el capitán Thompson, no solo con la intención de distraerse, sino también para investigar las quejas ambiguas de fantasmas que su amigo había estado haciendo. Carnacki realiza sus métodos de buscar exhaustivamente y completamente en el área designada para eliminar las evidentes causas físicas de una manifestación.

Carnacki enfrenta quizás su más poderoso adversario: un inquietante espíritu de un cerdo de gigantescas proporciones que intenta entrar en nuestro mundo, y que se manifiesta como una serie de terribles pesadillas. Él está equipado con una nueva variante de su pentagrama eléctrico con los tubos de los colores del arco iris. Cuando se conecta a la cabeza del soñador estos tubos fluctúan en color y en la intensidad de la luz. Carnacki toma fotografías los tubos en una tira de papel de lento movimiento que desarrolla especialmente para crear imágenes de en alto relieve.

Carnacki investiga una manifestación en casa de su madre. La primera indicación de que algo está mal viene cuando Carnacki, que estuvo leyendo hasta tarde, oye a su madre golpear el piso, o al menos eso es lo que piensa, para indicarle que es hora de ir la cama. Sin embargo, ella no recuerda haberlo hecho al día siguiente, y pasa de nuevo a la noche siguiente. Cuando Carnacki investiga en su habitación, encuentra su puerta abierta, pero ella se encuentra dormida.