Ergebnis für "The Wendigo" in Literatur & Belletristik

Days from civilisation five men are about to experience something beyond the rational. In the snow slaked wilds where the natives fear to tread, these men search for moose but find something more terrifying and supernatural. With a rush of wind and the smell of feral nature one of their number is whisked away, leaving them wondering: Who might be next?

James’s life is falling apart at the seams. A dysfunctional marriage. Underemployment. Run-ins with the law. He yearns for redemption from what he’s done and from what he’s failed to do for his wife, Rebecca, and son, Jr. But after James’s latest incident, Rebecca attempts an ill-prepared adventure into the Rocky Mountains with Jr. to gather her thoughts. Things quickly escalate as contact is lost in the restricted area of the forest, and James embarks on a rescue mission.

Erleben Sie den unheimlichen Klassiker Der Wendigo von Algernon Blackwood, fesselnd gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas. Diese packende Erzählung führt uns tief in die kanadische Wildnis, wo eine Gruppe von Männern auf der Jagd von einer uralten, übernatürlichen Kreatur heimgesucht wird – dem Wendigo. Mit meisterhafter Spannung und einer düsteren Atmosphäre zeigt Blackwood, wie Furcht die menschliche Psyche zersetzen kann. Perfekt für Fans von Schauerliteratur und unheimlichen Geschichten.

The Wendigo is an intense, atmospheric journey through the dark corners of Native American mythology and the raw emotional landscape of grief and survival. The novel's protagonist, Taka, is a young man burdened with loss, rage, and a curse that comes from within his own heart. The presence of the Wendigo adds an eerie, supernatural tension that propels the narrative forward, making it impossible to put down.

Step into the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where isolation and ancient folklore blur the line between sanity and terror. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood is a chilling early 20th-century supernatural tale that explores mankind’s most primal fears. When a hunting expedition veers into the unknown, whispers of an ancient spirit turn into a terrifying reality. Atmospheric and psychologically intense, this novella is a masterclass in slow-building horror that lingers long after the final page.

Es sollte ein herbstlicher Jagdausflug in die kanadischen Wälder werden. Doch die Elche machen sich rar, und so teilen sich Dr. Cathcart und sein Jagdführer Hank Davies sowie Lennox Simpson, Dr. Cathcarts Neffe, und dessen Jagdbegleiter Joseph Defago in zwei Gruppen auf, um die großen Geweihträger endlich aufzuspüren. Doch sie sind nicht allein in den tiefen Wäldern, die jenseits der zivilisierten Welt liegen. Es ist der Wendigo, der umgeht, so sagt man. Eine uralte Sagengestalt, die, wenn man sie erst einmal gesehen hat, ihre Opfer nicht mehr loslässt, und mit ihnen davonfliegt in die dunkle Nacht.

Part lawman, part tracker and part magician, the Wardens are monster-hunters - tasked with protecting the people from the various, nightmarish creatures that have invaded the world of men. However, despite being descended from a long line of Wardens, 16-year-old Errol Magnus believes it to be the absolute worst job on the planet: How could a single occupation simultaneously be the most boring, abominably stupid, and extraordinarily dangerous profession imaginable?

Step into the haunting depths of the Canadian wilderness in this chilling camper tale. When a hunting party splits up to track moose, one member mysteriously vanishes, taken by the legendary Wendigo. Robert Aickman hailed this story as one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field, promising an unforgettable experience. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

Das großangelegte Bauvorhaben der van Graafs gilt als so gut wie gesichert. Es gilt lediglich noch einigen störrischen Hinterwäldlern ihre brachliegenden Grundstücke abzukaufen, damit Maple Hobbs zu einem modernen Neubaugebiet wird. Aber als Sonya van Graaf den Ort besichtigt, um die letzten Verhandlungen vorzunehmen, trifft sie auf einen Einheimischen, der nicht am Verkauf interessiert ist ... den Wendigo! Einen alten Dämon der Ureinwohner, der entschlossen ist, sein Territorium erbittert zu verteidigen.

The Arctic Circle, a land of deadly beauty and restless spirits. Explorers have plumbed its ice-encrusted channels for hundreds of years in search of glory. Now, a group of young researchers have set out to discover secrets better left hidden. When a young Inuit man vanishes in the icy wastes, the team is called upon to mount a desperate rescue mission before all is lost. Will they save the day or will they succumb to the demonic entities that lurk in the shadows?

Enter the shadowy depths of the North American wilderness in Algernon Blackwood’s classic horror story, The Wendigo. When a group of men ventures into the dense Canadian forest on a hunting trip, they soon find themselves confronted by an ancient and terrifying presence lurking just beyond their campfires. As eerie sounds and strange footprints appear, they come to realize that they are not alone—and something inhuman is watching them.

A monster lurks in the Canadian forests. If the legends are to be believed, a small band of hunters is about to meet the Wendigo. The legend of the Wendigo originates from folk stories from the Plains and Great Lakes Native Americans. The creature is a malevolent spirit, known to possess and even eat humans.

British author Algernon Blackwood was a prolific writer who is usually remembered for his numerous ghost stories; however, he also wrote on many other supernatural themes. This collection of 13 stories includes: "The Wendigo", "The Olive", "The Goblin's Collection", "The Sea Fit", "Ancient Lights", "The Prayer", "The Wood of the Dead", "An Egyptian Hornet", "The Other Wing", "The Singular Death of Morton", "Entrance and Exit", "The Kit Bag", "The Damned".

Der Wendigo ist entfesselt! Einst traditioneller Beschützer der alten Völker jenseits des großen Ozeans, verheert der titanische Dämon nun ganze Landstriche, unterscheidet nicht mehr zwischen Freund und Feind. Die großen Zivilisationen der Ersten fallen unter dem Ansturm des Biests ebenso wie die primitiven Rotnacken in ihren verfallenen Ruinen. Als auch noch die Handelsposten der Alten Welt angegriffen werden, greift die Königin von Hamb zum Äußersten: Ein Sturmsegler wird losgeschickt, mit ihrer neuesten Geheimwaffe an Bord - Klingensänger Halbar.

Der Herbst lag noch in weiter Ferne. Sechs junge Freunde wollten die Semesterferien dazu nutzen, mit ihrem Wohnmobil den Shasta-Trinity National Forest im Norden von Kanada zu erforschen. Alle freuten sich auf eine unbeschwerte Zeit, doch es sollte eine Reise in die Hölle werden.

Die Witwe Helen Burkfield lebt auf einer kleinen Pferderanch. Als ihre Tochter Crystal verschwindet und die Spur direkt ins Indianergebiet führt, macht sich Helen auf die aussichtslos erscheinende Suche. Sie nimmt die Hilfe von Threefeathers an, einem Krieger, der dem gleichen Stamm angehört, der ihren Mann ermordet haben soll. Gemeinsam folgen die beiden der mysteriösen Fährte. Schon bald muss Helen erkennen, dass Crystal von einem blutrünstigen Dämon entführt wurde.

Deep in the remote Canadian wilderness, a group of moose hunters make their way further into the woods. Rumors of a terrifying human-like monster that lurks in the forest are dismissed as mere “superstitions.” But, as their isolation becomes more apparent, they begin to smell something foul and feel shadows creeping in on them like slow death. After having “seen the Wendigo”, how long will they be able to survive?

On the first day of my stay, I just spent most of my time roaming about the woods and taking pictures. The selling point of this place was undoubtedly the beautiful nature that was surrounding it. I didn’t use the motor bike since its noise would scare away the animals, and I was able to take some great shots of the gorgeous scenery and its inhabitants. As I was strolling, I noticed some peculiar etchings on the trees that were clearly carved by a human. It was some kind of sigils or characters that were foreign to me.

After Jessica learns of a shocking horror taking place at her property, she sees no choice other than to gather her kids and flee. Unfortunately, that won’t be as easy as she had hoped. Will Jessica and her family make it out of there alive, or will they fall victim to this unfathomable evil? The Hungry One is book four in this thrilling series, co-written by Tom Lyons.

Bigfoot is real. Yancy Lazarus - mage, bluesman, and rambler - knows because there happens to be a nine-foot-tall, walking myth standing in the road, flagging him down. Yancy just can't escape his reputation as a supernatural fix-it man even when cruising through the forgotten backwoods of Montana. Turns out Bigfoot has a serious problem on his hands: one of his own has gone rogue, developing a taste for the flesh of humans and Sasquatch alike.