# The Shunned House

**Author:** H. Lovecraft
**Tags:** Horror tales, American, Haunted houses
**Price:** Free
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96281

## Description

For decades, an ancient, decaying house on Benefit Street in Providence, Rhode Island, has stood as a monument to silent dread. Its history is marked by a chilling succession of inhabitants who have met mysterious ends—succumbing to wasting sicknesses, madness, or death. Driven by a morbid fascination, the narrator and his eccentric great-uncle, Dr. Elihu Whipple, delve into the property's sinister past. They uncover unsettling tales of an ancient family curse, inexplicable odors, and bizarre phosphorescent growths lurking in the depths of the cellar. As their investigation intensifies, the two men decide to spend a terrifying night within the shunned walls, armed with both scientific apparatus and primal fear. They seek to unmask the malevolent force that grips the house, only to confront an unspeakable entity that defies comprehension and threatens to consume their very souls. This classic tale explores the enduring horror of the unknown, the weight of generational evil, and the terrifying secrets that can fester beneath the most ordinary exteriors.