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Saucer Full of Stories: Revisiting H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Terrible Old Man”

Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.

Blood Noir Episode 4: OH-06

Six individuals once claimed to have been abducted by aliens, a story shrouded in mystery for decades.

The Jar (The Ray Bradbury Theater, 1992)

Watch The Jar (1992), a haunting Ray Bradbury Theater episode about pride, obsession, and a mysterious specimen.

The Terrible Old Man by H. P. Lovecraft

In the quiet, decaying town of Kingsport, an ancient and reclusive man resides in an old, weather-worn house near the sea. His neighbors avoid him, speaking in hushed tones of his past—a past filled with mystery, whispers of piracy, and long-forgotten secrets.

Unearthing Hidden Treasures: A Discussion on Yard Sale by John Cohen

Blood Bank by Thomas M. Malafarina

Ken Hawkins expected his Halloween night blood donation to be a fun, spooky experience. Instead, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare where he’s the main course.

Space Girl Returns by Thomas M. Malafarina

The mysterious alien visitor, last seen in 1956, has returned to Earth, slipping once again into the guise of an alluring substitute teacher. Her mission? To seduce and manipulate Earth’s young men for purposes only she and her species understand. This time, her target is Charlie Grainger, a socially awkward outcast with a taste for classic rock and counterculture.