On Christmas Eve, 1668, I, Francis Clayton, was with my brother Dick at Clayton Manor, our father’s house. ’Tis seated on the bottom of a Bay near Wembury, on the sea coast of Devon. My brother served in quality of lieutenant on board His Majesty’s ship Tiger, and was but late returned from a cruise off the Island of Jamaica. His ship lay at anchor in the bay. We sat over against one another on the hearth, in my little snug room. The Squire and the servants were a-bed. The great old house ...

It’s our final Halloween issue of the year—with lots of treats and only a few tricks. Headlining this issue is Bram Stoker’s “lost” horror tale, “Gibbet Hill,” which a researcher recently discovered in an Irish newspaper supplement from 1890. (It wasn’t listed in any of Stoker’s bibliographies, and it created quite a stir among horror aficionados.) I’ve very carefully edited it, correcting typos and a few dropped words, and fully annotated it. I think you’ll enjoy it.We also have o...

Set sail on a captivating voyage with E. H. Visiak’s enthralling novel, The Haunted Island: A Pirate Romance. This enchanting tale combines elements of romance and adventure against the backdrop of a mysterious and haunted island.What secrets does the haunted island conceal, and how do they influence the fates of those who dare to explore it? Visiak’s evocative storytelling weaves together romance and intrigue, creating a compelling narrative that will capt...

In a distant future, a mysterious figure from a forgotten era lives out his rigid beliefs in military dominance and absolute control. Observed closely by those around him, his obsession with war and power creates an unsettling atmosphere, offering a haunting glimpse into humanity’s darker tendencies.