author
H. F. (Henry Ferris) Arnold
1902–1963
Best remembered for the eerie classic "The Night Wire," this elusive pulp-era writer left a tiny body of work that still feels strange, sharp, and unforgettable. His reputation rests on a handful of stories, but their atmosphere has kept readers coming back for decades.
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The night wire
by H. F. (Henry Ferris) Arnold
About the author
Born in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1902, Henry Ferris Arnold wrote under the name H. F. Arnold. He is most closely associated with fantasy and horror fiction, and his most famous story, The Night Wire, first appeared in Weird Tales in 1926.
Although he published very little, Arnold became one of those rare writers remembered for a single standout tale. Sources available online describe The Night Wire as one of only a few stories he wrote, which helps explain why he remains something of a mysterious figure despite his lasting reputation among weird-fiction readers.
Biographical details are sparse, but memorial records indicate that he graduated from Knox College and later worked in public relations for motion picture companies in California. He died in 1963.