The Yellow Sign by Robert W. Chambers

The story revolves around a mysterious and eerie symbol known as the Yellow Sign, which is said to have supernatural powers. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist who becomes obsessed with the sign after seeing it in a Parisian artist's studio. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the sign is connected to a sinister and ancient cult that worships a malevolent deity.

By Robert W. Chambers · First published 1895 · Genre: Horror, Weird Fiction, Gothic Fiction · 3 chapters · 8,751 words

First lines

"Let the red dawn surmise / What we shall do, / When this blue starlight dies / And all is through. "

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Genres

• Horror — The narrative is filled with supernatural elements and evokes feelings of fear and dread.
• Weird Fiction — The story combines elements of horror and speculative fiction, creating an eerie and uncanny atmosphere.
• Gothic Fiction — The narrative employs dark, gloomy settings and a sense of impending doom, typical of Gothic literature.
• Fantasy — The story involves supernatural elements and otherworldly forces.

Tags

Horror · Short Story · Supernatural · Mystery · Occult · Symbolism · Psychological Thriller · Dark Fantasy · Weird Fiction · Macabre · Gothic Horror · Chilling

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The Yellow Sign is listed on Textopian as a novella by Robert W. Chambers, dated 1895 CE.

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• Work type: Novella
• Author: Robert W. Chambers
• Date: 1895 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Horror, Weird Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Fantasy, Short Story
• Length: 8,751 words
• Structure: 3 chapters, 180 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• BEING THE CONTENTS OF AN UNSIGNED LETTER SENT TO THE AUTHOR
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III

More by Robert W. Chambers

• The Repairer of Reputations (1895)
• The Mask (1895)
• In the Court of the Dragon (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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