The Terror by Arthur Machen
Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story unfolds in a small Welsh village where a series of mysterious and gruesome deaths occur, baffling the local authorities and residents. As fear grips the community, it becomes evident that the natural world is rebelling against humanity, with animals turning inexplicably violent. The narrative explores themes of nature's vengeance and the unseen forces that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life, ultimately suggesting that the horrors of war have awakened a primal terror that challenges human understanding and control.
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- Published
- 1917
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- English
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