The Great God Pan

A forbidden experiment. A glimpse beyond the veil. A horror that can never be unseen.

The Great God Pan (1894), by Arthur Machen, is a novella that shocked Victorian readers and went on to influence some of the greatest names in horror, including H. P. Lovecraft and Stephen King.

The story begins with a reckless scientific experiment meant to lift the veil between the natural and supernatural worlds. The result is a haunting tale of madness, corruption, and terror that spreads across generations. At its core lies the mysterious figure of a woman whose presence seems tied to unspeakable events—and to the shadow of the ancient god Pan himself.

Blending Gothic atmosphere, psychological unease, and cosmic dread, Machen creates a story both alluring and terrifying, one that lingers long after the final page.

Controversial in its day for its boldness and horror, The Great God Pan has endured as a cornerstone of weird fiction and remains one of the most unsettling works in the genre.

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