The Dunwich Horror (novella)

*The Dunwich Horror* is a novella by H.P. Lovecraft that tells of a rural New England town plagued by mysterious, unnatural events linked to Wilbur Whateley's dark rituals. Wilbur, born of a human woman and an unseen, cosmic entity, seeks to summon a monstrous, interdimensional being. When local authorities investigate, they confront ancient, malevolent forces beyond human comprehension. The story explores themes of forbidden knowledge, cosmic horror, and humanity’s vulnerability to ancient, cosmic entities. Ultimately, the creature is defeated through arcane means, but the tale underscores the insignificance of humans against the vast, mysterious universe.