A group of people inherits an old mansion from a distant relative. They discover that the house has been renovated with strange architectural features and that there are rats in the walls. As they explore the house, they uncover evidence of dark rituals and human sacrifices that took place there centuries ago. The protagonist experiences strange visions and eventually discovers that he is not who he thinks he is, but rather a descendant of an ancient cult that worshipped a malevolent deity.
By H.P. Lovecraft · First published 1924 · Genre: Horror, Gothic Fiction, Weird Fiction