The Shunned House
The Shunned House is a ghost story and horror story collection by H.P. Lovecraft. It deals with haunted houses.
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It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.
About The Shunned House
"The Shunned House" by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror novelette written in October 1924. Based on a real house in Providence, Rhode Island, the story follows a narrator and his uncle as they investigate mysterious deaths and illnesses plaguing residents for over a century. Strange fungi, foul odors, and yellowish vapors in the cellar hint at something monstrous beneath. Armed with flamethrowers and scientific equipment, they spend a night confronting an ancient, supernatural evil lurking in the foundation.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Shunned House?
The Shunned House was written by H.P. Lovecraft.
What genre is The Shunned House?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories, Horror and Victorian Science Fiction.
Is The Shunned House free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The Shunned House?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Shining, The Haunting of Hill House and The Mysteries of Udolpho.
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