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Genre: Horror/GothicGenre: Psychological HorrorGenre: Supernatural/Occult/Paranormal
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H.P. LovecraftThe Dunwich Horror
The Whateleys were a deeply troubled and morally ambiguous household in decline. For centuries they've been operating with impunity, loyal to their improper customs and provoking outrage among neighboring families. Incest, witchcraft and rumors of infanticide were only some of the horrors the research exposed. What was left of Wilbur's kin now was a recently deceased grandfather, a mother of feeble sanity, a twin brother kept from the world and absolutely no record of a father. But it was his recent attempt to flee the university grounds with a grimoire under his arm that caused an academic outcry and called for the immediate intervention of the authorities.
Dr. Armitage came to Lavinia's door late one evening, accompanied by a trusted colleague and a police officer, armed with a pile of accusations, none of which seemed to alarm the witch who stood before them with outrageous nonchalance and little desire for cooperation. The old librarian was considerate enough to address her in a gentle manner out of courtesy to her sex but it lacked authenticity and was rather unpleasant to the ears. Clearly, this was a man with no female presence in his life who thought a softer tone of voice would grant him crucial answers when it barely granted him entry into the woman's property. His authoritative figure reeked of poorly concealed panic; Lavinia found that to be the most fascinating aspect of his visit. He knew the truth he had discovered could not be put behind prison bars or stopped by man-made laws, yet there he was, trying to intimidate the latest in a long line of Whateley magickers with an arrest warrant.
"How embarrassing it must be for you to make a piece of paper your best hope against him."
"Ma'am, your son is not as mighty as you might believe."
"You've misunderstood me, doctor. I'm not talking about my son. I'm talking about his father."
