
The Eater of Souls
On the distant, otherworldly planet of Bel Yarnak, fireside tales speak of a horror lurking in the bottomless Gray Gulf. The Eater of Souls sends an irresistible summons through the city, drawing victims from taverns, temples, and their beds toward a fate from which no one returns. Its origins are uncertain, tangled in rival magical theories and whispers of ancient powers beyond the stars.
Determined to end the terror, the Sindara—the benevolent ruler of Bel Yarnak—sets out alone for the gulf. He carries strange gifts from competing schools of mages, consults his enigmatic god Vorvadoss, and journeys across a landscape of alien wonder toward the abyss. There, amid mist, cold winds, and the restless voices of stolen souls, he finally confronts the white, many-limbed creature he has vowed to destroy. This brief, dreamlike tale blends cosmic horror, dark fantasy, and mythic adventure into a strange legend from a world far beyond Earth.
Language
en
Duration
~7 minutes (7K characters)
Release date
Feb 13, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1915–1958
A versatile master of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, Henry Kuttner filled his stories with sharp ideas, dark humor, and unforgettable inventions. His celebrated collaborations with C. L. Moore—and his many pseudonyms—helped make him one of the most inventive voices of mid-century speculative fiction.
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