The Realm of the Occult
10 Stories of Sorcery and the Supernatural

The occult, with its roots in the distant past, has long been a source of fascination and fear. For thousands of years, people have sought to unlock the secrets of the universe by means of arcane rituals, mystical practices, and communion with otherworldly beings.In this collection, we'll delve into the shadowy world of black magic, where forbidden knowledge and dark forces reign supreme, and curses and spells serve the needs and wants of both witches and wizards alike.From papers on alchemy, to the medium's parlour, THE REALM OF THE OCCULT will offer you a glimpse into a terrifying world, hidden to all but the most scrupulous of intellects.Contents:"By One, by Two, and by Three" by Adrian Ross (Temple Bar 1887)"The Necromantic Tale" by Clark Ashton Smith (Weird Tales 1931)"Casting the Runes" by M. R. James (More Ghost Stories 1911)"The Seance" by Ronal Kayser (Weird Tales 1936)"The Ghost-Writer" by Robert Bloch (Weird Tales 1940)"Two Black Bottles" by H. P. Lovecraft (Weird Tales 1927)"The Piper from Bhutan" by David Bernard (Weird Tales 1938)"The Mandrakes" by Clark Ashton Smith (Weird Tales 1933)"Lost Hearts" by M. R. James (Pall Mall Magazine 1895)"The Demon Spell" (The Haunted Station 1894)