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Professor Angell was an expert on ancient languages. When a young man brought a grotesque carving to his office that contained a strain of hieroglyphics that were unreadable to all, it started the strangest and most horrific research of his life. The statue would lead the professor and is great-nephew to discover the awful truth of the cult of Cthulhu and what its existence meant for the future of mankind.

Lovecraft’s most famous story of an investigation into worldwide terror—be careful what knowledge you seek!

The Call of Cthulhu is one of the defining works of cosmic horror and one of the most influential supernatural stories of the twentieth century. Told through documents, investigations, strange reports, and disturbing fragments, the story follows the gradual uncovering of a terrifying truth hidden beneath dreams, cult activity, ancient symbols, and unexplained events. At the center of the mystery lies Cthulhu, an immense and otherworldly entity whose existence suggests that humanity is small, fragile, and almost insignificant before the vast forces of the universe.

At the heart of these stories, as with all the best of Lovecraft’s work, is the belief that the Earth was once inhabited by powerful and evil gods, just waiting for the chance to recolonise their planet. Cthulhu is one such god, lurking deep beneath the sea until called into being by cult followers who – like all humans – know not what they do.

Rediscover one of literature’s most beloved classics, richly reissued in a pivotal new audio recording. Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor Pablo Schreiber (The Wire, Orange Is the New Black) delivers a stirring performance of Jack London’s fierce yet tender tale of loyalty between man and beast, told from the point of view of a dog.

The "Call of Cthulhu" is one of H.P. Lovecraft's best-known short stories. Written in the summer of 1926, it was first published in "Weird Tales", February 1928. It is the only story written by Lovecraft in which the extraterrestrial entity Cthulhu himself makes a major appearance. It is written in a documentary style, with three independent narratives linked together by the device of a narrator discovering notes left by a deceased relative

"The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents." So begins The Call of Cthulhu, a dark and unsettling tale of pieced-together horror. Told through a fragmented narrative drawn from recovered notes, newspaper clippings, and...

Die Hügel im Westen von Massachusetts bergen dunkle und schreckliche Geheimnisse. Seltsame Familien leben dort ganz unter sich und praktizieren Riten uralter und unaussprechlicher schwarzer Magie. Diese schrecklichen und unheiligen Rituale gebären eine Monstrosität jenseits jeglicher Vorstellungskraft, eine Monstrosität, die die Menschheit als Ganzes bedroht! Der "Dunwich Horror" ist die Geschichte von Wilbur Whateley, dem Sohn einer deformierten Albino-Mutter und eines unbekannten Vaters.

Written in the summer of 1926, it was first published in Weird Tales, February 1928. It is the only story written by Lovecraft in which the extra terrestrial entity Cthulhu himself makes a major appearance. It is written in a documentary style, with three independent narratives linked together by the device of a narrator discovering notes left by a deceased relative. The narrator pieces together the whole truth and disturbing significance of the information he possesses

The classic horror story from H.P. Lovecraft that started it all and introduced to the world to Cthulhu. Originally published in 1928, this edition includes an introduction by Jen Aldrich, narrator of the audiobook.

Step into the chilling world of H. P. Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu, a groundbreaking tale of cosmic horror that has shaped the genre for generations. Through mysterious accounts and unsettling discoveries, this classic short story unveils the haunting presence of powers beyond human comprehension.

Are you ready to unlock the terrifying secrets of the universe? "The Call of Cthulhu" is more than a story—it's a gripping descent into a terrifying world where ancient gods sleep beneath the sea and nightmares bleed into reality. When a professor dies under strange circumstances, a trail of clues unravels into a chilling global mystery: cults, strange carvings, and whispers of a monstrous entity named Cthulhu. As you listen, you’ll feel the suspense build, your curiosity ignite, and your imagination expand into the dark unknown.

"Der Ruf des Cthulhu" (englischer Originaltitel: "Call of Cthulhu") ist eine der bekanntesten Kurzgeschichten des amerikanischen Horrorautors H.P. Lovecraft. Die Geschichte wurde im Sommer des Jahres 1926 geschrieben, im Februar 1928 im Pulp-Magazin "Weird Tales" veröffentlicht und 1939 in die Sammlung "The Outsider and Others" des Verlages Arkham House aufgenommen. Obwohl auch andere Erzählungen Lovecrafts zum "Cthulhu"-Mythos gehören, ist diese die einzige, in der das außerirdische Wesen auftritt und die erste, die den Mythos ausformuliert.

Aus der Tiefe des Pazifischen Ozeans ertönt infernalisches Gebrüll, das alles Menschliche verhöhnt. Die Welt, wie wir sie kennen, ist dem Untergang geweiht, denn Seine Zeit ist gekommen! Die Geschichte nimmt uns mit in die Zeit des Ersten Weltkriegs. Ein Matrose landet auf einem deutschen Kriegsschiff in Gefangenschaft. Es gelingt ihm, bei Nacht und Nebel mit einem Beiboot zu entkommen, ungewiss, ob Rettung wartet. Nach vielen Tagen auf offener See taucht unerwartet ein geheimnisvolles Eiland aus dem Meer auf und bringt eine schreckliche Wahrheit an die Oberfläche.

Venture into the depths of cosmic horror with H. P. Lovecraft’s classic novella, The Call of Cthulhu. When a series of strange and disturbing events unfolds across the globe, a young professor uncovers an ancient, malevolent entity lurking beneath the waves—Cthulhu. As he pieces together the terrifying puzzle through forbidden texts, cryptic symbols, and firsthand accounts of madness, he realizes the true insignificance of humanity in the face of an ancient cosmic terror.

Some secrets are meant to stay buried in the dark - but curiosity always demands a cost. "The Cthulhu Mythos Collection" is a hypnotic audio descent into absolute cosmic madness, binding three of H.P. Lovecraft’s most legendary nightmares into a single, sanity-fracturing experience. In this...

Madness and incantations in the nightmares of poets. Vicious ancient cults in the mountains and swamps. A corpse city rising in the sea. After Professor Angell meets a sudden and mysterious end, Francis Thurston, while sorting through his uncle's papers, makes a fateful discovery that ties these malignant manifestations together.

Delve into the dark depths of cosmic horror with H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu. Uncover ancient, eldritch secrets as ordinary minds grapple with the incomprehensible and the unimaginable. Brace yourself for a chilling journey into the abyss, where sanity hangs by a thread and the unknown lurks in every shadow.

Written in the summer of 1926, it was first published in Weird Tales, February 1928. It is the only story written by Lovecraft in which the extraterrestrial entity Cthulhu himself makes a major appearance. It is written in a documentary style, with three independent narratives linked together by the device of a narrator discovering notes left by a deceased relative.

This collection comprises H. P. Lovecraft’s definitive works, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos and Dream Cycle stories.