In the Court of the Dragon by Robert W. Chambers

The story revolves around a young American artist who travels to France and becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman. He discovers that she is connected to an ancient cult that worships the dragon, a symbol of evil. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself trapped in a web of deceit and horror.

By Robert W. Chambers · First published 1895 · Genre: Horror, Gothic, Psychological Thriller · 3,895 words

First lines

"Oh Thou who burn'st in heart for those who burn / In Hell, whose fires thyself shall feed in turn; / How long be crying, 'Mercy on them, God! / Why, who are thou to teach and He to learn? "

IN THE CHURCH of St. Barnabé vespers were over; the clergy left the altar; the little choir-boys flocked across the chancel and settled in the stalls. A Suisse in rich uniform marched down the south aisle, sounding his staff at every fourth step on the stone pavement; behind him came that eloquent preacher and good man, Monseigneur C -- .

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Robert W. Chambers
• Date: 1895 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Gothic, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
• Length: 3,895 words
• Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Horror — The narrative is filled with elements of fear, dread, and the supernatural, with the protagonist being pursued by a malevolent entity.
• Gothic — The story features a gloomy and foreboding atmosphere, a sense of impending doom, and elements of the grotesque.
• Psychological Thriller — The protagonist's mental state and perception of reality are central to the plot, creating suspense and tension.
• Mystery — The identity and intentions of the antagonist are unclear, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Tags

Fantasy · Short Story · Horror · Supernatural · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Dark Fantasy · Weird Fiction · Occult · Esoteric · Philosophical

More by Robert W. Chambers

• The Repairer of Reputations (1895)
• The Mask (1895)
• The Yellow Sign (1895)
• The Demoiselle d'Ys (1895)
• The Prophet's Paradise (1895)
• The Street of the Four Winds (1895)
• The Street of the First Shell (1895)
• The Street of Our Lady of the Fields (1895)
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