The Oubliette by Egerton Castle
The story revolves around a mysterious and ancient torture device called the oubliette, which is discovered by the protagonist in an abandoned castle. As he delves deeper into the history of the device, he becomes obsessed with uncovering its dark secrets. The novel explores themes of madness, cruelty, and the darker aspects of human nature.
By Egerton Castle · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 4,593 words
First lines
"Furcht bich nicht, du liebes Kindchen, Bor der boesen Geister Macht! Tag und Nacht, du liebes Kindchen, Halten Englein bei dir Wacht! " HEINE.
The minutes dropped slowly into the hour.
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The Oubliette is listed on Textopian as a novella by Egerton Castle, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Egerton Castle
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 4,593 words
- Structure: 1 section, 83 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a historical period with accurate details and events.
- Romance — Central love story driving the plot.
- Adventure — Features a journey or quest with significant action.
- Drama — Intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
Gothic fiction · Mystery · Romance · Historical fiction · Adventure · Suspense · Thriller · Dark fantasy · Horror elements · Supernatural · Occult · Secret societies