Oh, Whistle, And I'll Come To You, My Lad by M. R. James
In this classic ghost story, a skeptical academic on a golfing holiday in the eastern part of England stumbles upon an ancient whistle among the ruins of a Templar preceptory. Upon cleaning it, he discovers an inscription inviting whoever finds the whistle to blow it. The protagonist, driven by curiosity, does so, unwittingly summoning a supernatural entity. As eerie occurrences unfold, his skepticism is challenged by the increasingly terrifying presence that haunts his nights, culminating in a chilling encounter that shakes his rationality to its core. The tale masterfully weaves suspense and the uncanny, exploring themes of antiquarianism, the supernatural, and the limits of human understanding.
The 6101st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 12,623
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 41st on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)