Horla

Horla

by Guy de Maupassant

The Horla is a chilling tale of psychological horror, exploring the themes of isolation, madness, and the terrifying unknown. It follows an unnamed narrator who becomes convinced that he is being haunted by an invisible entity, the Horla, which subtly infiltrates his life, mirroring his actions and thoughts. As the narrator's sanity unravels, he struggles to comprehend the nature of the Horla and the implications of its existence. Maupassant’s masterfully crafted prose and evocative imagery create a sense of mounting dread and uncertainty, leaving the reader questioning the boundaries of reality and the true nature of the human psyche.

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Guy de Maupassant

French Republic

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, and as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives...

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