The Shining Pyramid by Arthur Machen
The novel follows the story of a young man, Charles Walton, who discovers a mysterious pyramid-shaped object in a field near his home. He soon discovers that the object is a gateway to a strange and dangerous world, inhabited by a race of ancient, powerful beings. Charles soon finds himself embroiled in a battle between these creatures and a group of local villagers, who are determined to protect their homes from the creatures’ dark influence. As the story progresses, Charles discovers the secrets of the pyramid and the creatures’ true intentions, and must decide whether to help the villagers or join forces with the creatures. The Shining Pyramid is a classic horror novel that combines elements of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural. It is a gripping and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Arthur Machen · First published 1905 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery · 5 chapters · 9,311 words
First lines
"Haunted, you said?"
-"Yes, haunted. Don't you remember, when I saw you three years ago, you told me about your place in the west with the ancient woods hanging all about it, and the wild, domed hills, and the ragged land? It has always remained a sort of enchanted picture in my mind as I sit at my desk and hear the traffic rattling in the Street in the midst of whirling London. But when did you come up?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Machen
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 9,311 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 182 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Shining Pyramid is a fantasy novel that follows the story of a young man who discovers a mysterious pyramid in the Welsh countryside and the strange events that follow.
- Horror — The Shining Pyramid contains elements of horror, as the protagonist is confronted with supernatural forces and dark secrets.
- Mystery — The Shining Pyramid is a mystery novel, as the protagonist must unravel the secrets of the pyramid and the strange events that follow.
- Romance — The Shining Pyramid contains elements of romance, as the protagonist falls in love with a mysterious woman who is connected to the pyramid.
Tags
Fantasy · Horror · Supernatural Fiction · Weird Fiction · annie · beneath · bowl · children · country · curious · dark · day
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Arrow-head Character
- Chapter 2: The Eyes on the Wall
- Chapter 3: The Search for the Bowl
- Chapter 4: The Secret of the Pyramid
- Chapter 5: The Little People