The Haunted Mountain
The Haunted Mountain is a classic horror novel by Robert E. Howard, the creator of Conan the Barbarian. The story follows a group of adventurers who set out to explore a mysterious mountain in the Himalayas. As they ascend the mountain, they encounter strange and terrifying creatures, and soon discover that the mountain is haunted by an ancient evil. The adventurers must battle their way through the mountain's many dangers in order to survive and uncover the secrets of the mountain. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and horror. It is a classic of the horror genre, and a must-read for fans of Robert E. Howard.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Adventure · 5,550 words
First lines
The reason I despises tarantulas, stinging lizards, and hydrophobia skunks is because they reminds me so much of Aunt Lavaca, which my Uncle Jacob Grimes married in a absent-minded moment, when he was old enough to know better.
That-there woman's voice plumb puts my teeth on aidge, and it has the same effect on my horse, Cap'n Kidd, which don't generally shy at nothing less'n a rattlesnake. So when she stuck her head out of her cabin as I was riding by and yelled "Breck_in_ri-i-idge," Cap'n Kidd jumped straight up in the air, and then tried to buck me off.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 5,550 words
- Structure: 1 section, 194 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The Haunted Mountain is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring supernatural elements such as ghosts, witches, and magical creatures.
- Horror — The Haunted Mountain contains elements of horror, such as the presence of a haunted mountain, a cursed village, and a mysterious creature that lurks in the shadows.
- Adventure — The Haunted Mountain follows the adventures of a group of adventurers as they explore the haunted mountain and attempt to uncover its secrets.
- Mystery — The Haunted Mountain is a mystery novel, as the characters must unravel the secrets of the mountain and its inhabitants in order to survive.
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fantasy · horror · adventure · mystery · supernatural · sword and sorcery · Robert E. Howard · mythical creatures · dark themes · exploration · suspense · ancient legends