Arthur Conan Doyle

H. G. Wells

Charles Dickens

Charlotte Brontë

Jane Austen

Frederick Marryat

Henry James

Edgar Allan Poe

Edward Bellamy

Jack London

E. F. Benson

Rudyard Kipling

Washington Irving

Mark Twain

Mary Shelley

Horace Walpole

Robert Louis Stevenson

Thomas Hardy

Edith Nesbit

Emily Brontë

John Buchan

Guy de Maupassant

Daniel Defoe

Oscar Wilde

William Makepeace Thackeray

Louisa M. Alcott

H. P. Lovecraft

Bram Stoker

Ambrose Bierce

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Jerome K. Jerome

Wilhelm Hauff

Wilkie Collins

Elizabeth Gaskell

Marie Belloc Lowndes

Harriet Beecher Stowe

M. R. James

William Hope Hodgson

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Robert W. Chambers

W. W. Jacobs

Robert E. Howard

E. T. A. Hoffmann

H. H. Munro

Nikolai Gogol

Ann Radcliffe

Saki

Anatole France

Thomas De Quincey

John Kendrick Bangs

David Lindsay

John Meade Falkner

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Stanley G. Weinbaum

James Malcolm Rymer

Hugh Walpole

Matthew Gregory Lewis

Fergus Hume

Adelbert von Chamisso

Grant Allen

William T. Stead

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Richard Marsh

Sabine Baring-Gould

Frank R. Stockton

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Émile Erckmann

Arthur Machen

Leonid Andreyev

Walter Hubbell

Lafcadio Hearn

Richard Le Gallienne

William Thomas Beckford

A. T. Quiller-Couch

Théophile Gautier

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Francis Marion Crawford

Ellis Parker Butler

Cleveland Moffett

Fitz-James O'Brien

Leonard Kip

Catherine Crowe

Florence Marryat

Katherine Rickford

Bithia Mary Croker

Catherine L. Pirkis

George W. M. Reynolds

Louis Tracy

William Archer

Pliny the Younger

Brander Matthews

Mary Louisa Molesworth

Helena Blavatsky

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Alexandre Chatrian

Pedro De Alarçon

Thomas Peckett Prest

William F. Harvey

Ralph Adams Cram

Leopold Kompert

'Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries' presents an unparalleled compilation, intricately weaving the profound themes of human fear, supernatural intrigue, and psychological complexity. This anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles, from the gothic allure of 19th-century narratives to the eerie ambiguity of modern psychological horror, showcasing the evolution of the genre within its rich historical tapestry. Standout pieces, imbued with the macabre and the uncanny, demonstrate the shifting boundaries and the expansive nature of horror and suspense literature, inviting readers into worlds both terrifyingly familiar and startlingly unknown. The authors featured in this collection represent a venerable who's who of literary prowess. From the psychological depth of Henry James to the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, and from the pioneering science fiction-horror hybrids of H.G. Wells to the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, each contributor brings a unique voice that collectively celebrates and expands the horror genre. Echoing through their narratives are the varied echoes of literary movements—from Romanticism to Modernism—each adding layers of depth to the exploration of fear and the supernatural. 'Something Wicked' is an essential tome for both aficionados and newcomers to the horror genre. Readers are presented with the rare opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives and stylistic approaches, all within the confines of a single volume. This collection not only serves as an educational journey through the history and development of horror and supernatural literature but also fosters an engaging dialogue between the masterful works of its authors. Immerse yourself in this meticulous curation of fear, which promises to both enlighten and terrify.

Musaicum Books

Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries: The Call of Cthulhu, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde…