What Was It?

👁️ One of the First Invisible Monster Stories Ever Written... | Timeless Terrors #167 | What Was It? by Fitz-James O'Brien | Narrated by Horror Author Jonathan Dunne

First published in 1859, What Was It? by the Irish author Fitz-James O'Brien is widely regarded as one of the earliest invisible monster stories in literature—and after discovering it only recently, it has become my favourite story in the Timeless Terrors series. Set within a New York boarding house, an ordinary evening takes an extraordinary turn when the occupants encounter a terrifying presence that cannot be seen, yet can be touched. What follows is a gripping mystery that explores fear of the unknown in a way that still feels remarkably modern over 160 years later.

This pioneering tale would go on to influence later classics, including The Horla by Guy de Maupassant and The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells. It's a wonderful reminder that some of the greatest horror stories are also among the least well known.

This timeless classic is narrated by horror author Jonathan Dunne.

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Step into Timeless Terrors, where classic tales of the uncanny, strange, and gothic are brought back to life through narration. These public-domain stories helped shape horror literature and continue to captivate readers and listeners around the world.

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Lydbog: 8. november 2026