The Haunter of the Ring

Name: The Haunter of the Ring
Author: Robert E. Howard

The Haunter of the Ring is a horror novella by Robert E. Howard, first published in the October 1932 issue of Weird Tales magazine. The story follows the adventures of a young man named John Kirowan, who is on a quest to find a mysterious ring that is said to be cursed. He is warned by a mysterious old man that the ring is guarded by a powerful and evil spirit, and that anyone who wears it will be cursed with a horrible fate. John is determined to find the ring and prove the old man wrong, but soon finds himself in a desperate battle against the supernatural forces that guard it. He must use all of his courage and strength to survive the ordeal and ultimately discover the truth behind the mysterious ring.

By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery · 6,039 words

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As I entered John Kirowan's study I was too much engrossed in my own thoughts to notice, at first, the haggard appearance of his visitor, a big, handsome young fellow well known to me.

-"Hello, Kirowan," I greeted. "Hello, Gordon. Haven't seen you for quite a while. How's Evelyn?" And before he could answer, still on the crest of the enthusiasm which had brought me there, I exclaimed: "Look here, you fellows, I've got something that will make you stare! I got it from that robber Ahmed Mektub, and I paid high for it, but it's worth it. Look!" From under my coat I drew the jewel-hilted Afghan dagger which had fascinated me as a collector of rare weapons.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert E. Howard
Date: 1928 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Adventure
Length: 6,039 words
Structure: 1 section, 214 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The Haunter of the Ring is a fantasy novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring supernatural elements such as a cursed ring and a mysterious entity that haunts its wearer.
Horror — The Haunter of the Ring is a horror novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a cursed ring and a mysterious entity that haunts its wearer, creating a sense of dread and terror.
Mystery — The Haunter of the Ring is a mystery novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a cursed ring and a mysterious entity that haunts its wearer, creating a sense of mystery and suspense.
Adventure — The Haunter of the Ring is an adventure novel by Robert E. Howard, featuring a cursed ring and a mysterious entity that haunts its wearer, creating a sense of excitement and danger.