In "Across the Stream" by E.F. Benson, the protagonist, a man named Edward, is on a boat trip with his friend and fellow writer, Robert. As they journey downstream, Edward becomes increasingly agitated and paranoid, convinced that Robert is plotting against him. The story builds towards a climactic confrontation between the two men, which ends in tragedy. Throughout the narrative, Benson employs a sense of foreboding and unease, creating a tense and unsettling atmosphere that permeates the entire tale.
By E.F. Benson · First published 1903 · Genre: Horror, Short Stories, Mystery · 13 chapters