Ghost Stories of an Antiquary #1

In "Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book," Dennistoun stumbles upon a mysterious collection of lithographs hidden within an old church, urged to take them by the attending priest—only to find himself haunted by the Demon of the Night. The story unfolds with quiet dread, as the line between curiosity and possession begins to blur.

In "Lost Hearts," Stehen moves in with his reclusive cousin Mr. Abney, only to find the old house haunted by the ghostly presence of children who came before him—each with a story buried in the walls. As their whispers grow louder and their shadows deepen, the line between guest and victim begins to blur, and the past starts to reclaim what was taken.

In "The Ash-Tree," the cursed legacy of Castringham Hall unfolds as the descendants of Sir Matthew Fell fall victim to a centuries-old vengeance. When the ancient ash-tree at the estate is revealed to house monstrous spiders, the family’s final attempt to end the bloodline’s torment leads to a shocking discovery buried within the flames.