Smith: An Episode in a Lodging-House is a thrilling tale of adventure and mystery, as the protagonist finds himself involved in a series of events within a strange and somewhat eerie lodging-house. It explores the themes of reality, perception and the unexplained.

Smith: An Episode in a Lodging-House

The Insanity of Jones is a thrilling tale of a man, Jones, engaging in a life or death struggle with an enemy from a past life. The convolution of reality and illusion blurs as Jones seeks justice in his inexplicable world.

The Insanity of Jones

The Man Who Found Out is a gripping tale of a scholar's relentless pursuit of ultimate knowledge and truth. This journey leads him to an ancient tablet that has the power to unravel the mysteries of life and death.

The Man Who Found Out

The book 'A Haunted Island' is a suspenseful and eerie tale about a man who spends a summer on a seemingly deserted island, only to find he is not alone. Haunting activities and spine-chilling occurrences fill his days, leaving him in fear and conjecturing who or what is sharing the island with him.

A Haunted Island

In 'The Wood of the Dead', a man happens upon a mysterious and secluded forest known locally as 'The Wood of the Dead'. There, he encounters spirits and uncanny phenomena beyond his comprehension, challenging his understanding of mortality and the afterlife.

The Wood of the Dead

In 'Keeping His Promise', the protagonist embarks on a challenging journey to honor a vow made long ago. Amid trials and tribulations, the key to redemption lies in trust, forgiveness, and their unyielding faith in their own promise.

Keeping His Promise

'The Glamour of the Snow' is an atmospheric story set in a picturesque ski resort. The central character is mesmerized by the swirling snow and the ethereal beauty he encounters amidst the frosty wilderness.

The Glamour of the Snow

The Kit-Bag is a chilling short story by Algernon Blackwood. Set during the holiday season, it revolves around a newly acquitted murder defendant's kit-bag and a London lawyer's assistant who experiences some surreal and eerie occurrences.

The Kit-Bag

Ancient Lights is a thought-provoking novel that entwines the theory of relativity within the tapestry of human relationships. The story navigates through personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas that question the lines between reality and perception.

Algernon Blackwood

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