A young woman gives birth to a monstrous child after being seduced by an otherworldly being. The creature grows at an alarming rate and exhibits supernatural powers. A group of scholars attempts to understand the nature of the creature, but it ultimately proves too powerful for them to control. The creature's existence threatens the stability of the world, leading to chaos and destruction.
By H.P. Lovecraft · First published 1929 · Genre: Horror, Weird Fiction, Science Fiction · 10 chapters