The Red Room (short story by H.G. Wells)

"The Red Room" by H.G. Wells is a Gothic tale about a young man seeking proof of supernatural phenomena. He ventures into a supposedly haunted, eerie castle room bathed in red light, believing in ghosts’ existence. Despite warnings of danger, he dismisses fear and confronts the supernatural. However, the room’s darkness and atmosphere challenge his bravery, ultimately revealing that fear and skepticism influence human perception. The story explores themes of rationality versus superstition, emphasizing that our fears often create the monsters we believe in.