Grim Classics Series #9.
First published in 1897 as part of The King in Yellow, The Messenger weaves together Chambers’ fascination with the macabre, the romantic, and the supernatural. Set in Brittany, the story follows an American traveler who becomes entangled in a strange and haunting mystery. Amidst ancient ruins, whispers of plague, and the spectral presence of death itself, the tale unfolds with a dreamlike quality that lingers long after the final page is turned. With its mix of gothic atmosphere and unsettling ambiguity, The Messenger stands as one of Chambers’ most haunting works outside his famed “Yellow Sign” mythos.
This 3D Web Book edition preserves Chambers’ original text while reimagining it in a format that blends timeless horror with cutting-edge design. Securely hosted online, it requires no downloads, resists duplication, and is available exclusively through GrimTales’ independent distribution in partnership with Miskatonic Books.
Now enhanced with an embedded audiobook, readers can shift seamlessly between the immersive text and atmospheric narration. Together, the dynamic design and voice performance deepen the sense of unease, pulling audiences further into Chambers’ world of strange beauty and spectral dread.
Far more than a reprint, this release is both a preservation and a reinvention—ensuring The Messenger endures not just as a work of late 19th-century weird fiction, but as a living experience for today’s readers and collectors.
Details
| Web Book Page Count | 50 |
| Audio Run Time | 1 hr 21 mins 47 secs |
| Retail Price | $2.99 |