This is another story by the vastly underrated author known as H.D. Everett, born Henrietta Dorothy Huskisson, which I discovered while collecting stories for the Advent Calendar.. It’s included in The Death-Mask and Other Ghosts, and it’s perfect for a merfolk Monday. The story comes in parts. We were disappointed when Robert married. We had […]
Edward Frederic Benson, known as E.F. Benson, was an English novelist, biographer, and memoirist born on July 24, 1867, in Wellington College, Berkshire. He passed away on February 29, 1940, in London. Benson is best remembered for his satirical novels and his humorous depictions of Edwardian society, particularly through his acclaimed Mapp and Lucia series. […]
Another short story by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, following her famous “The Old Nurse’s Story” published a few days ago. This story appeared in the same collection. Sir Mark Crowley was the last baronet of his name, and it is now nearly a century since he died. Last year I visited the ruins of his great […]
Montague Rhodes James, known as M.R. James, was a prominent English author and scholar born on August 1, 1862, in Goodnestone Parsonage, Kent. He is best known for his ghost stories, which have earned him a reputation as one of the finest writers in the genre. Most of his best work is collected in two […]
Born Elizabeth Stevenson on September 29, 1810, in Cheshire, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell was an influential English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. She is often referred to as Mrs. Gaskell and is celebrated for her detailed portrayals of various strata of Victorian society, particularly focusing on the lives of the poor and the impact of […]
Alfred McLelland Burrage, commonly known as A.M. Burrage, was a British writer born on July 1, 1889, in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England. He is best remembered for his ghost stories and supernatural fiction, though he began his career writing children’s literature under the pseudonym Frank Lelland. His notable works include a popular series called “Tufty” aimed […]
Fourth and last part of a Christmas ghost story by James Hume Nisbet. First part here. Second part here. Third part here. Chapter IV. The End of the Voyage The skipper of the Nancy Jane was a splendid hero, in spite of appearances being sadly against him. He was a little man, and about as […]
Third part of a Christmas ghost story by James Hume Nisbet. First part here. Second part here. Chapter III. To Halifax, Nova Scotia The misanthrope, who has a limited income and an indifferent digestion—for both these causes tend towards making a Timon of a man—may fly to the country and solitude, but when a man […]
Second part of a Christmas ghost story by James Hume Nisbet. First part here. Chapter II. John Dagget’s Dream It is a much discussed question amongst psychologists how long a space of actual time it takes a dream of months or even years to occupy. Some say a minute is sufficiently long, others insist that […]
As I said yesterday, I forgot to give you a Christmas ghost story by James Hume Nisbet during our Advent Calendar, so you’ll get two in compensation. If you liked this selection, here’s your friendly reminder to subscribe on Patreon and see the stuff I’m doing around Gothic fiction. This story will be in 4 […]