The story revolves around a young man who returns to his childhood home after many years away. He discovers an old whistle that once belonged to his grandfather and decides to blow it, which summons the ghost of a former occupant. The ghost's presence is accompanied by supernatural occurrences, and the protagonist must confront the dark history of his family's past.
By M.R. James · First published 1900 · Genre: Horror, Gothic Fiction, Supernatural Fiction