The Terrible Old Man

Released: January 19, 2022
Length: 15 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

"The Terrible Old Man" is a short story by H. P. Lovecraft set in the fictional town of Kingsport, where a mysterious, reclusive old man lives in an ancient house. The narrative follows three robbers who learn about his rumored treasure and attempt to plunder it, only to encounter chilling and dangerous consequences. The story introduces Lovecraft’s signature eerie atmosphere and his use of the fictional New England setting.

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