Arguably no American writer has had more of an impact on the modern horror scene than Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the man who created the Cthulhu Mythos, with its strange gods, eerie places, and forbidden books. But what sort of a man was Lovecraft, how did he create such a terrible universe, and where did his inspiration come from? Was it, as some have argued, based on esoteric knowledge forgotten or even denied to all sane people? In A Haunted Mind, Dr. Bob Curran explores what motivated Lovecraft—his personal life is just as strange as some of his creations—and drove him to create his terrible cosmos. Using both folklore and history, Dr. Curran investigates a wide variety of Lovecraftian mysteries. A word of warning: you may never look at Lovecraft—or the world—in exactly the same way again!

Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Haunted Mind' is a captivating short story found in his collection of works titled 'Twice Told Tales'. Known for his exploration of guilt and sin, Hawthorne uses a symbolic and allegorical writing style to weave a narrative that delves into the depths of the human psyche. The story itself follows a protagonist haunted by a mysterious and troubling dream, leading to an internal struggle with his own morality and the consequences of his actions. Hawthorne's use of vivid imagery and intricate symbolism creates a rich and immersive reading experience for the audience, making 'The Haunted Mind' a thought-provoking tale that lingers in the reader's thoughts long after it is finished. Nathaniel Hawthorne's personal struggles with guilt and redemption, stemming from his puritan upbringing, are evident in his works and are thought to have influenced his exploration of moral themes in 'The Haunted Mind'. His deep understanding of human nature and the complexities of the human soul shine through in this haunting tale, adding depth and emotional resonance to the story. I highly recommend 'The Haunted Mind' to readers who appreciate literary fiction that explores moral dilemmas and psychological complexities in a beautifully crafted and thought-provoking manner.

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She thought that her life had been hard. She didn't know that there was a reason. After losing her job, husband, and infant son to cancer in Chicago, Deirdra travels home to live with her mother in Memphis, with her teenage daughter. After being detoured by a flooded two-lane highway, they end up in the small town of Clearing, Arkansas and take in one of its local attractions, a haunted house. She can't help but feel like she's been here before... Something happened here... Long ago... What does it have to do with her? Experience a mind-bending psycological horror experience that goes in directions you could never expect! Click above now to begin a journey you will never forget!

Jack is not a normal boy. He can talk to ghosts. In his new home, an aging farmhouse, he meets the Ghost Mother, a grief-stricken spirit who becomes very attached to him...too attached. He learns that the Ghost Mother is preying in the cruelest imaginable way on four child ghosts who are trapped in the house, stealing their energy to sustain her own. Before Jack can figure out how to help them, the Ghost Mother takes possession of his real mother’s body. Jack wants to fight back, but he has severe asthma and risks fatal attacks with any physical exertion. It will take all his resources, and his mother’s as well, to fight off the Ghost Mother and save the ghost children from a horrible fate.

"Based on the characters created by Susan Meddaugh."

She wrote one of the most memorable American short stories of the century, "The Lottery", a chilling tale that shocked the world when it was first published in 1948. To many, this haunting allegory epitomizes the short story form. A deceptively simple, but ultimately tragic tale, the life of its author, Shirley Jackson, echoes in every phrase. A brilliant writer, she was a woman of extreme contradictions. Her extraordinarily complex life is revealed in this compelling biography of a creative genius who left her indelible mark on the literature of our time. -- From publisher's description.