The Judge's House by Bram Stoker
The story follows Malcom Malcolmson, a student who is looking for a place to stay while he studies for his exams. He finds a house that is owned by a judge who is away on business. Malcolmson takes the house, but soon finds that it is haunted by a mysterious figure. He is determined to find out the truth behind the ghost, and soon discovers a dark secret that has been hidden in the house for years. The Judge's House is a classic horror story that explores themes of the supernatural and the unknown. It is a gripping tale of suspense and terror that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Bram Stoker · First published 1891 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Gothic Fiction · 7,844 words
First lines
When the time for his examination drew near Malcolm Malcolmson made up his mind to go somewhere to read by himself. He feared the attractions of the seaside, and also he feared completely rural isolation, for of old he knew its charms, and so he determined to find some unpretentious little town where there would be nothing to distract him. He refrained from asking suggestions from any of his friends, for he argued that each would recommend some place of which he had knowledge, and where he had already acquaintances. As Malcolmson wished to avoid friends he had no wish to encumber himself with the attention of friends' friends and so he determined to look out for a place for himself. He packed a portmanteau with some clothes and all the books he required, and then took ticket for the first name on the local time-table which he did not know.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bram Stoker
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Gothic Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 7,844 words
- Structure: 1 section, 76 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The Judge's House is a horror story by Bram Stoker, best known for his novel Dracula. It follows the story of a student who discovers a haunted house and the supernatural events that occur there.
- Mystery — The Judge's House is a mystery story as the protagonist attempts to uncover the secrets of the haunted house and the events that have taken place there.
- Gothic Fiction — The Judge's House is a gothic fiction story, as it features a haunted house, supernatural events, and a sense of dread and suspense throughout the narrative.
- Fantasy — The Judge's House contains elements of fantasy, as it features supernatural events and creatures that are not found in the real world.
Tags
horror · gothic · supernatural · suspense · mystery · psychological · haunted house · isolation · fear · darkness · Victorian · literature