William Hope Hodgson 
The House on the Borderland 

‘The House on the Borderland’ is a classic horror novel written by William Hope Hodgson. It tells the story of a recluse who discovers an ancient manuscript that reveals the existence of a strange and terrifying world beyond our own. As he reads on, he becomes drawn into a surreal and nightmarish realm, where he must confront terrifying creatures and face his own mortality. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of otherworldly landscapes and its unsettling atmosphere of cosmic horror. It has been praised as a groundbreaking work of early horror fiction and has influenced many writers in the genre.