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Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt des Okkulten mit dem Hörbuch Die leuchtende Pyramide von Arthur Machen, einem Meister der Schauerliteratur. In neuer Übersetzung und gelesen von Benjamin Werner, erleben Sie eine spannende Geschichte voller Geheimnisse, Rätsel und Schrecken. Folgen Sie zwei Freunden, die auf einer alten Mauer eine verborgene Botschaft entdecken, die sie zu einem unheimlichen Ort führt. Was sie dort sehen, wird ihr Leben für immer verändern. Werden sie dem Hexensabbat entkommen können, oder werden sie zu seinen Opfern? Finden Sie es heraus in diesem packenden Hörbuch..

Mr. Clarke willigt ein, als Zeuge einem gewagten Experiment seines Freundes Dr.

London, 1894: Was hat es mit dem Verschwinden der bildschönen Agnes Black auf sich, die angeblich Opfer eines Verbrechens wurde? Der Schriftsteller Dyson wittert eine spannende Geschichte und kommt einem teuflischen Seelenhandel auf die Spur.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 40 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Das Auge des Panthers, Das innerste Licht, Das kalte Herz.

Die Gruselkabinett Box 36 beinhaltet die Hörspiele "Der Judas-Kuss", "Das Zeichen der Bestie", "Der Wolverden-Turm", "Der gewaltige Gott Pan".

"The Great God Pan" is a novella written by Arthur Machen. A version of the story was published in the magazine Whirlwind in 1890, and Machen revised and extended it for its book publication (together with another story, "The Inmost Light") in 1894. On publication it was widely denounced by the press as degenerate and horrific because of its decadent style and sexual content, although it has since garnered a reputation as a classic of horror. Machen’s story was only one of many at the time to focus on Pan as a useful symbol for the power of nature and paganism.

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author and mystic, best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy and horror fiction. The Red Hand is a mysterious horror story which tells the peculiar tale of the strange murder of Sir Thomas Vivian, the famous heart surgeon. Why was he murdered with an ancient flint weapon when there was an unused, brand-new knife at the scene? What was the meaning of the bizarre letter in the dead man's pocket, written in a very strange hand? And what could be the meaning of the peculiar symbol of a red hand chalked on the wall above the corpse?

Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti reads "The Monstrance" from The Angels of Mons by Arthur Machen, detailing the agony of a German soldier driven mad by the vision of an atrocity he committed earlier in the war. WWI was going badly for the English, and Machen’s tales of a supernatural power on the side of the embattled British troops brought hope to the nation.

An entrancing collection of 50 great short stories by leading classic writers.

Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author known for his works of horror and the fantastic. He is acknowledged as an influence on modern writers of supernatural fiction. His story "The Red Hand" (1895) tells of a grisly murder committed with the most unusual of weapons, an ancient stone axe.

'A Double Return' is a classic doppelganger tale. A successful artist, Hallswell, is returning by train from a painting trip in the southwest of England. As the down train passes him at a junction, he imagines he catches a glimpse of his own face in the train rushing past his window. When he reaches home, a strange and sinister mystery awaits him....

Arthur Machen has been cited as an influence to many writers of supernatural horror. He was also a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. This story, originally from 1888, is about a monk, in charge of the wine cellar at his abbey, who finds a strange jar and decides to take a drink.

Set against the backdrop of wartime rural England, a series of baffling murders stirs up a whirlwind of conspiracy theories, panic, and apprehension. As they hunt for the perpetrator, the desperate search for answers and a cessation to the terror unfolds. This gripping tale is summarized by A. Gramour.

Dive into Ornaments in Jade, a mesmerizing collection of short narrative experiments by Arthur Machen. Within these ten ethereal tales, youll encounter a world where dreams blur with reality, inviting you into a realm that is both mysterious and lavishly imaginative. Summary by ChuckW.

In Hill of Dreams, the captivating tale of Lucian Taylor unfolds as he navigates his idyllic childhood in the enchanting rural landscape of Wales, inspired by the town of Caerleon. Central to the story is the Hill of Dreams, an ancient Roman fort where Lucian experiences hauntingly beautiful visions, including glimpses of life during Roman Britain. As he matures, Lucians journey takes him to London, where he grapples with the harsh realities of poverty while fervently pursuing his passion for writing. Often hailed as Arthur Machens masterpiece, this novel, written between 1895 and 1897, blends...

For the first time ever, the complete works from both the 1923 and 1925 editions of The Shining Pyramid are united in one remarkable collection. This anthology features an array of stories and essays that demonstrate Arthur Machens exceptional talent as a storyteller and a keen observer of modern society. The title story stands out as a hallmark of folk horror, crafted during the same era that produced his renowned masterpieces like The Great God Pan and The White Children. Additionally, readers will embark on shorter, eerie adventures through tales such as Out of the Earth, The Happy Children...

Join two sophisticated Londoners as they delve into the intriguing evolution of mankind, their journey marked by a chilling murder investigation involving an archaic weapon used in the contemporary world. - Summary by Wanda White

Tauchen Sie ein in die unheimliche Geschichte Das innerste Licht von Arthur Machen, in neuer Übersetzung und packend gelesen von Benjamin Werner. In dieser Erzählung führen private Ermittlungen zu einem mysteriösen Wissenschaftler, namens Dr. Black, der ein düsteres Experiment durchführt und dabei die Grenzen von Wissen, Moral und dem Übernatürlichen überschreitet - und die Folgen sind katastrophal. Perfekt für Liebhaber von düsteren Geschichten und Schauerliteratur.

In the isolated villages of Meirion, Wales, people vanish without a trace, leaving a quiet countryside gripped by fear. A series of unexplainable deaths occur under horrifying and impossible circumstances—drowned in shallow marshes, shattered on jagged cliffs, slaughtered on empty roads. The press goes silent and fear spreads like wildfire. Is there a monstrous killer lurking in the shadows, or is something far more sinister at work?