A Classic Collection of Spine-Tingling Supernatural Tales by the Master Storyteller Algernon Blackwood. Incredible Adventures by English author Algernon Blackwood is a book of uncanny experiences first published in 1914 in the London. A celebrated suspenseful anthology filled with eerie mysteries and spin-tingling wonders. A Tiny Glimpse How utterly broken his life was! How blank and terrible and lonely! He felt cold, and piled his overcoats upon the bed, as though his mental isolation involved a physical effect as well. Switching off the light by the door, he was in the act of crossing the floor in the darkness when a sound beneath the window caught his ear. Outside there were voices talking. The roar of falling water made them indistinct, yet he was sure they were voices, and that one of them he knew. He stopped still to listen. He heard his own name uttered—‘John Limasson.’ They ceased. He stood a moment shivering on the boards, then crawled into bed beneath the heavy clothing. But in the act of settling down, they began again. He raised himself again hurriedly to listen. ---The Sacrifice, Incredible Adventures by Algernon Blackwood Synopsis "Incredible Adventures" is a mixed bag of stories that defy easy classification. But what ties them together is Blackwood's talent for peeling back the layers of reality. This collection features the "regeneration" of a bored English nobleman through pagan rituals atop a mountain, a gloomy house haunted by the tormented souls of its past, and the slow draining of a man's spirit as he partakes in an ancient Egyptian ceremony in the sands. Blackwood doesn't hold back in exploring how his characters grapple with the downright bizarre. With unfailing subtlety and keen insight, he delves into their reactions to the uncanny, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. Through his characters, he delves into the mysteries of nature, time, and space. Its impact marks a significant milestone in the history of weird fiction. At Lasting Editions, we uphold the original integrity of literary classics, delivering unedited and authentic texts to discerning readers. Invite these eerie tales into your library where they will inspire creative ponderings as you delve into the stories within.