The Short Scare
The Short Scare is your weekly dose of delightfully creepy short stories. Hosted by the ever-watchful Lucinda D'readd and narrated by her husband, Lucius, each episode uncovers a single haunting tale from the darkest corners of their ancient library.
The Short Scare
Episode 1 - Dagon
In the debut episode of The Short Scare, Lucinda D'readd and her husband, Lucius, unravel the chilling tale of Dagon by H.P. Lovecraft. As a mariner recounts his harrowing encounter with an ancient, monstrous being from the depths of the sea, the boundaries of reality and madness blur. This unsettling story explores the fragility of the human mind when faced with the unknown and the horrors that lurk just beyond our understanding. Prepare yourself for a journey into the abyss, where some discoveries are better left buried beneath the waves.
Find the full text of the story here.
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Until then, keep the lights low, and the shadows close.
