The King In Yellow

The narrative centers around a mysterious play that profoundly impacts its readers, leading them into madness and despair. The first four stories explore the themes of psychological horror and the enigmatic figure of the King in Yellow, linked to a heretical sect known as the Cognitae. This figure, once considered a mere folk legend, is entwined with a secretive inner circle called The Eight, whose influence has persisted through the ages, blending elements of myth and existential dread.