title: Tales of the Lovecraft Mythos
author: H.P. Lovecraft
description: vecraft first introduced his macabre universe in the pages of <i>Weird Tales </i>magazine, the response was electrifying. Gifted writersamong them his closest peersadded sinister new elements to the fear-drenched landscape. Here are some of the most famous original stories from the pulp era that played a pivotal role in reflecting the masters dark vision. <br /><br />FANE OF THE BLACK PHARAOH<b> </b>by Robert Bloch: A man obsessed with unearthing dark secrets succumbs to the lure of the forbidden.<br />BELLS OF HORROR<b> </b>by Henry Kuttner: Infernal chimes ring the promise of dementia and mutilation.<br />THE FIRE OF ASSURBANIPAL<b> </b>by Robert E. Howard: In the burning Afghan desert, a young American unleashes an ancient curse.<br />THE ABYSS<b> </b>by Robert A. W. Lowndes: A hypnotized man finds himself in an alternate universe, trapped on a high wire between life and death. <br /><br /><b>AND SIXTEEN MORE TALES OF ICY TERROR<br />&lt;
  						    	
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  # The Worlds of J.D.L. Rosell
  
  
  ## A Collection of Epic Fantasy Stories
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## J.D.L. Rosell
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [A Fable of Blood](a-fable-of-blood.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [When Hunting a Chimera](when-hunting-a-chimera.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Secret Seller](secret-seller.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [City of Whispers](city-of-whispers.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Heir of Empire](heir-of-empire.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Stay Tuned!](stay-tuned.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Books by J.D.L. Rosell](books-by-jdl-rosell.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [About the Author](about-the-author.xhtml)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # A Fable of Blood
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Legend of Tal: Prequel
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  He’d never been wise. But as Tal Harrenfel ghosted down the cliffside, he
  wondered if he’d ever been more foolish.
  
  
  He kept his eyes on his boots as he s