Weird Fiction

Weird fiction is a genre that blends elements of horror, fantasy, and science fiction to evoke mystery, the uncanny, and the supernatural. It often explores themes beyond human understanding, presenting worlds and beings that challenge reality and reason. This genre aims to evoke a sense of awe, dread, or fascination through stories that defy conventional logic and explore the strange and unknown. Prominent authors like H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith helped define weird fiction, which continues to influence modern horror and speculative literature with its focus on the uncanny and the limits of human perception.