A young man living in the countryside becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid after experiencing a series of strange occurrences that he attributes to a supernatural presence known as the Horla. As his mental state deteriorates, he begins to question his own sanity and the nature of reality. The story explores themes of loneliness, madness, and the blurring of lines between the rational and the irrational.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1887 · Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural