Man Who Found Out (A Nightmare)

Man Who Found Out (A Nightmare)

by Algernon Blackwood

In "The Man Who Found Out", a man driven by a lifelong obsession to discover the "Tablets of the Gods" embarks on a perilous expedition. When he finally unearths these ancient artifacts, he gains a horrifying understanding of humanity's true place in the universe. The story explores the destructive power of forbidden knowledge, the fragile nature of sanity, and the existential dread that comes with the unveiling of unsettling cosmic truths. It leaves the reader questioning the very essence of existence and the consequences of seeking knowledge that may be better left unknown.

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Algernon Henry Blackwood, was an English broadcasting narrator, journalist, novelist and short story writer, and among the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre. The literary c...

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