The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft
A cosmic horror tale about a mysterious meteorite that crashes on a farm, releasing an unearthly color that corrupts everything around it. The narrative explores themes of incomprehensible alien forces and the fragility of human sanity in the face of the unknown.

H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer of cosmic horror, known for creating the Cthulhu Mythos. His works, including The Call of Cthulhu and The Shadow Out of Time, explore cosmic dread, ancient beings, and the insignificance of humanity, influencing modern horror literature.