Day and Night Stories

"Day and Night Stories" is a collection of short stories by Algernon Blackwood, a British author known for his supernatural and horror fiction. The collection contains 15 stories that explore various themes related to the supernatural, the unknown, and the mysterious. Many of the stories in the collection involve encounters between humans and otherworldly beings or forces, such as ghosts, spirits, and elemental forces. For example, "The Occupant of the Room" tells the story of a man who rents a room in a haunted house, while "The Transfer" explores the idea of soul transference between humans and animals. Other stories in the collection delve into psychological and philosophical themes, such as the nature of consciousness, the limits of human knowledge, and the search for meaning in a chaotic and mysterious world. "The Wings of Horus" tells the story of an Egyptologist who becomes obsessed with a mysterious artifact that seems to grant its possessor supernatural powers, while "An Egyptian Hornet" explores the idea of ancestral memory and its impact on human behavior. Overall, "Day and Night Stories" is a fascinating and thought-provoking collection of tales that offer a unique and unsettling perspective on the human experience and the mysteries of the universe.