The Thing in the Hall

This short story from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection, "The Outcast and Other Dark Tales" by E.F. Benson, follows brain surgeon Dr. Francis Assheton as he encounters a mysterious phenomenon during a séance organized by an old friend. Initially skeptical, the doctor’s perspective shifts as he witnesses unsettling events, leading to questions about what truly transpired. The narrative unfolds with an air of suspense and the unknown, leaving readers intrigued by the eerie occurrences and their consequences.