Grim Classics Series #12.
GrimTales presents a 3D Web Book edition of Guy de Maupassant’s terrifying masterpiece, The Horla.
First published in 1887, The Horla stands as one of the great classics of psychological and supernatural horror. Written as a series of diary entries, the story chronicles the mental and physical decline of a man haunted by an invisible presence. At first, he attributes his unease to nerves or fever, but soon the truth becomes undeniable: an otherworldly being—the Horla—has invaded his life, feeding on his will, and driving him toward despair. The tale’s ambiguity between madness and possession makes it one of the most chilling explorations of unseen terror in all of literature.
This 3D Web Book edition preserves the tense immediacy of Maupassant’s prose while transforming the story into a rare, immersive digital artifact. Hosted securely online, it requires no downloads, resists duplication, and is available exclusively through GrimTales’ independent distribution in partnership with Miskatonic Books.
Enhancing the reading experience, the edition features an embedded audiobook, allowing readers to move seamlessly between the text and atmospheric narration. The voice performance amplifies the feverish paranoia of the diary format, while the interactive 3D design intensifies the creeping sense of dread, making the story’s descent into horror more visceral than ever.
Far more than a reprint, this edition reimagines The Horla for a modern audience while preserving its status as one of the defining works of late 19th-century weird fiction.
Details
| Web Book Page Count | 42 |
| Audio Run Time | 1 hr 3 mins 59 secs |
| Retail Price | $2.49 |