Something Macabre: 13 Classic Gothic Horror Stories and Their Origins Explained - Paperback

by Arthur Short (Editor), Arthur Short (Calligrapher)

Something Macabre presents 13 timeless gothic horror stories, each paired with a short introduction that uncovers the real history, science, mythology, news events, and psychological fears that inspired them. From classics like H. P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu," Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," and Algernon Blackwood's "The Wendigo" to lesser-known gems such as F. Marion Crawford's "The Dead Smile" and Aleksey Tolstoy's "The Family of the Vourdalak," this thrilling collection reveals why these tales terrified readers then and continue to resonate today.

Author Biography

Arthur Short is an author and illustrator located in Melbourne, Florida. He has a passion for collecting old stories and mythology and researches their historical backgrounds as a hobby. Outside of writing, painting, drawing, and eagerly devouring vintage horror stories, Arthur also works as a soft-sculpture artist and toy maker, selling his original designs online and at festivals. You can find him online at www.arthurshortcreations.com.