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So here in LA guess where I went 🤣🤣🤣 and I spent way too much… I may have to mail these to myself in Hawaii 🤣🤣🤣

Finished the last two stories of this particular collection tonight, few very well known ones in this and a few obscure ones I'd never heard of before; all in all a nice wee collection. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Now onto Volume Two, to read the ones I've not read from there. 🐙

A blend of horror, science fiction and written in that usual Lovecraft style - cryptic, detailed, use your imagination to understand and be creeped out.

I liked the references to Cthulhu and thought it was a cool concept, thought the ending was predictable but it still gets a 3/5 moderate rating because I did like it.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3149602862 ↩ review

Ex nihilo nihil fit
Nothing comes from nothing

Finished this one today, though I must admit I skipped my least favorite story. Not a huge fan of At the Mountains of Madness. This collection‘s a great jumping-off point for those just getting into Lovecraft.

Just started on The Call of Cthulhu, and the first paragraph resonated with me.

There are valid issues with Lovecraft's personal views which I will not reiterate because they are well documented. Speaking purely about the novella, it is more science fiction/cosmic horror than traditional horror. I preferred the first 2/3 of the story, which involve more traditional mystery/horror elements. The last third, which has more sci-fi elements, was less impressive to me. The atmosphere of mystery and terror is the main selling point.

Finished Halloween night! Strange aliens living in the hills of Vermont. What do they want from humans? A novella written in 1931, the terror is palpable! Thank you @SerialReader !

The Migo- an extraterrestrial monster from my current read. #octoberxfiles #callingallmonsters

Thank you @Cinfhen and @Robothugs for a fun challenge! Jumped in when I could! 👏🏻📚😉👻👹🎃😈

My last Halloween read. My first Lovecraft. #blameitonlitsy #serialreader

Ten more days until Halloween is perfect for the 10 issues of one of my favorite creepy stories from #serialreader - The Whisperer in Darkness by H.P. Lovecraft.

After floods reveal strange things from deep in the woods, a professor shares his near escape from the unknown to urge the public to stay away. More creepy/weird than horror & a great tale for chilly October nights! 🎃

Interesting read. Not necessarily my genre but it was good.

Reading and getting my steps in for the day, at least most of them, before bed. #mindandbody

This one is just as confusing as Cthulhu (which is mentioned in this story). I have 3 more issues to go. #serialreader

A little reading before #audiocleaning

Because 'The Call of Cthulhu' didn't confuse me enough I thought I would go with another Lovecraft read #serialreader

Lovecraft is not the best writer: his prose and character-building are mediocre. However, this novella highlights his strengths and his deserved title "Father of Modern Horror." His creative mythology, of aliens that are older and wiser than us and that we instinctively fear and loathe, has a unique draw, and he does a great job of creating atmosphere and tension. Let yourself get swept into the atmosphere and you'll enjoy a great #AllHallowsRead

This book starts off very scientific and matter-of-fact, but tension builds nicely as you read along, and the ending is downright creepy. A perfect selection for Serial Reader, in my opinion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Also, the last couple of chapters scared the bejeezus out of me. I am regretting reading them while home alone in the dark. 😱

#scaretober #scaryreads #AllHallowsRead

I think I can squeeze in one more Halloween read in on Serial! #AllHallowsReads #scarybooks

Here's my #AllHallowsRead TBR. It's two slightly longer (but still short) works and five short stories, all available on the @SerialReader app! I don't usually read stuff like this, but y'all have inspired me! Hopefully I won't get too scared! 😂

Weird creatures abound in this weird tale. 🐸🐙