Rídan the Devil, and Other Stories1899

By Becke Louis

This collection of short stories, published in 1899, showcases the dark and supernatural themes of author Sheridan Le Fanu. The title story, "Rídan the Devil," tells the tale of a man who bargains with the devil for riches and power, only to regret his decision. Other stories follow characters haunted by ghosts and cursed by witchcraft in a thrilling and spine-chilling fashion.