"KEEPING HIS PROMISE" is a novella by Algernon Blackwood, first published in 1908. The story follows the journey of a man named John Marston, who has been summoned to a remote location by a mysterious stranger. Marston soon discovers that he has been brought there to keep a promise made by his recently deceased friend, who had promised to release a spirit from a ancient tree. As Marston navigates the strange and eerie atmosphere of the forest, he begins to question his own sanity and the true nature of the promise he has been tasked with keeping. The novella explores themes of grief, guilt, and the supernatural, as Marston grapples with the weight of his friend's legacy and the mysterious forces that surround him.
By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1908 · Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Psychological Thriller