Horror Aficionados discussion

Not my favorite HPL story, but still a good'un.

I agree Jon

I would say the same, not my favorite, but still enjoyable.

Why don't one of you guys pick the next one? Any suggestions? I should be able to participate unless it's novel length.

How about a paired story read?

THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK by Lovecraft, and
THE SHADOW FROM THE STEEPLE by Robert Bloch

Lovecraft dedicates his story to his young fan and kills him off.
Bloch returns the favor.

Am I too late to the party? I loooove Lovecraft.

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The copy I have is a kindle version that comes with audio listening. Some are straight up narration while others are more if the radio play variety. The narration I listened to seemed ok but I have to admit that I didn't listen to all of them as I prefer to read. I tend to wander off if I'm just lustening :)

Good suggestion, Jon.

You guys must be like "What is he talking about?" I actually am reading The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Oops! Thats why you all finished so quick. Well I am going to continue with this one (it's longer) and play catch up with Arthur after I finish

Tom wrote: "You guys must be like "What is he talking about?" I actually am reading The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Oops! Thats why you all finished so quick. Well I am going to continue w..."

LOL Oh, okay. I was wondering what you were talking about. I just read that one last month. I hope you enjoy it, Tom! :)

Jon Recluse wrote: "How about a paired story read?

THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK by Lovecraft, and
THE SHADOW FROM THE STEEPLE by Robert Bloch

Lovecraft dedicates his story to his young fan and kills him off.
Bloch return..."

That would work if I could find a copy of The Shadow From the Steeple and it doesn't cost $100.00. :)

Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos by H.P. Lovecraft and others. Amazon Books. Cheap as chips.

I have pretty much all of Lovecraft.

I might have the Bloch in one of my anthologies/collections.

Okay. If not, check Amazon. There are some used copies available. Good luck! It's definitely worth a read!

I'm all for Haunter of the Dark. I love that one.

How about some dear beloved Ambrose Bierce? Most of his stuff is public domain as well.

I'm a huge Bierce fan!

I would like to read some Bierce too. What story could we do? I'm not familiar with his work at all.

I just found something interesting. Seems that The Haunter of the Dark is a sequel to a story by Robert Bloch called The Shambler from the Stars and The Shadow from the Steeple makes it a trilogy. Now I HAVE to read them all, IN ORDER! haha
Are any of Bloch's stories in the public domain? I'm not finding anything online....

It looks like This Crowded Earth is the only book you can get on Gutenberg.

I just read this one and I thought it was ok. My first Lovecraft story. The ending was a bit predictable but still made for a good story. (view spoiler)[ There is racism for sure but I'm wondering if the story is more about evolution? As in If our ancestors are apes we should all just kill ourselves now! (hide spoiler)]

Kirstin wrote: "I just read this one and I thought it was ok. My first Lovecraft story. The ending was a bit predictable but still made for a good story. [spoilers removed]"

Kirstin, I appreciate where you're coming from. This story is not indicative of Lovecraft's work overall. I hope you'll continue to try out some of his other stories in the future.

How about Ambrose Bierce? Do you all have any suggestions?

Charlene wrote: "I would like to read some Bierce too. What story could we do? I'm not familiar with his work at all."

AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE

THE DAMNED THING

He wrote horror, Civil War stories and "fables" that were criminally politically incorrect.

Charlene wrote: "Kirstin wrote: "I just read this one and I thought it was ok. My first Lovecraft story. The ending was a bit predictable but still made for a good story. [spoilers removed]"

Kirstin, I appreciate ..."

For sure, Charlene! I have his whole works! :) That statement wasn't coming from me!! Just my thought on the story...

Jon Recluse wrote: "Charlene wrote: "I would like to read some Bierce too. What story could we do? I'm not familiar with his work at all."

AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE

THE DAMNED THING

He wrote horror, Civil W..."

Ooh, I like the titles of those, Jon. Let me check 'em out. :)

I cannot pass up Lovecraft no matter how many times I read it.

That said, while I thought it was very solid, it wasn't one of my favorites. Lovecraft seems at his best when he's approximating the texture of the creeping darkness as it closes in, not trying to lead us through a plot based arc that doesn't allow him to paint the scene. For instance, Colour Out of Space kills it in that regard. His description of the menace advancing on the family is full of dread, but also a textured description.

Still, I'm glad I read it and would be up for more!

Charlene wrote: "How about Ambrose Bierce? Do you all have any suggestions?"

the first story I read was An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. I read it in high school English class and I never forgot it. The Death of Halpin Frayser has a great dream sequence, love it! i'll read any of them! I think I've read most of his supernatural stories but they are all so good i'll read them again.