Polaris

"Polaris" is a fantasy short story by H. P. Lovecraft, written in 1918 and published in 1920, that introduces the fictional Pnakotic Manuscripts. The tale follows an unnamed narrator who becomes obsessed with the Pole star and experiences recurring dreams of a besieged city, leading him to question the nature of his reality. Critics have observed autobiographical elements tied to Lovecraft's feelings of uselessness during World War I, adding a layer of depth to this intriguing narrative.