At the Mountains of Madness

In what I can only describe as customary H.P. Lovecraft form, At the Mountains of Madness is nothing short of an accomplishment. This story, like so many other lovecraftian tales, starts with learned researchers. Unlike much of the other tales I have read, this does not take place in New England, but rather the scientists are a delegation from Miskatonic University exploring new regions of Antarctica. It is here that the scientists uncover remnants of an ancient society, the likes of which match up closely to the Great Old Ones as described in the Necromicon. Upon some study, havoc breaks out and communication is lost. Search and rescue gives way to curiosity, which in turn leads to more treachery...

What a fantastic story. Highly recommended.

Matt

The Dunwich Horror

HP Lovecraft strikes literary gold again with the tale of The Dunwich Horror. This is about a child that grows remarkably fast in a place shrouded with mystery, and probably wizards. This man-child, or rather a man who is actually aged that of a child breaks seeks an ancient text from several local universities in hopes of summoning evil creatures. After denied, there is a break-in at the local Miskatonic University, and well, you can figure the rest is exciting.

Its good stuff.

Matt