The House Of The Black Ring (1905)

The House of the Black Ring, written by Fred Lewis Pattee and first published in 1905, is a gothic horror novel that tells the story of a young man named John Bell who inherits a mysterious mansion from his uncle. The house, located in a remote area of New Hampshire, is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly figure known as the Black Ring, which is said to be responsible for the deaths of several previous owners.As John explores the house and its surrounding grounds, he begins to uncover the dark secrets of his family's past and the true nature of the Black Ring. He is aided in his investigations by a local doctor, Dr. Byrd, who has his own reasons for wanting to solve the mystery of the Black Ring.As John delves deeper into the history of the house, he discovers that his ancestors were involved in a sinister cult that worshipped a powerful demon known as Azathoth. He also learns that the Black Ring is a manifestation of this demon, and that it has been summoned by his family for generations in exchange for wealth and power.As the novel reaches its climax, John and Dr. Byrd must confront the Black Ring and its demonic followers in a final battle for the fate of their souls and the future of the cursed house. The House of the Black Ring is a classic gothic horror novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good supernatural thriller.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.