The Horla, Guy de Maupassant
The Horla, Guy de Maupassant
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The Horla
An Invisible Horror in Modern English

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Narrator: Luke Meinier Dalofin

Unabridged: 1 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/06/2026

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Gothic, Horror


Synopsis

A quiet life by the Seine begins to unravel when a man becomes convinced that an invisible presence has entered his world.
At first, the changes are small: sleepless nights, strange sensations, unexplained exhaustion, and an increasing certainty that he is no longer alone. Then objects begin to move without explanation, and the possibility of an unseen being becomes impossible for him to ignore. As his obsession grows, he tries to determine whether the Horla is a supernatural entity, an unknown force, or a terrifying product of his own mind.
Guy de Maupassant's The Horla is a landmark of psychological and supernatural horror, told through the intimate form of a man's private journal. Its ambiguity is central to its terror: the listener is never allowed a comfortable answer about where reality ends and madness begins.
This Modern English Edition presents Maupassant's story in clear, natural contemporary language while preserving its central narrative, atmosphere, and psychological tension.
The audiobook also includes an original companion, providing additional context and analysis for listeners who want to explore the story beyond the main narrative.
Narrated by Luke Meinier Dalofin, this edition offers a contemporary way to experience one of the most unsettling works of nineteenth-century supernatural fiction.

About Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) was an extemely prolific French writer who is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story. His stories range in length from one or two pages to a full-length novel. Free from sentimentality or idealism, they expose in minute detail the pretenses and vulgarity of the period's middle class and traditional low-down of the Norman peasants. De Maupassant's style is characterized by a simplicity and directness that is sometimes comic and ironic. His work reflects his interest in the emotional problems of all classes and his passion for women. He also excelled at revealing the hidden sides of people. His first short story, "Ball of Fat," is considered one of his best. He is also the author of "The Necklace," "The House of Madame Tellier," and the novel A Woman's Life.


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