TY  - BOOK
AU  - Arnold,H.F.
TI  - The night wire
T2  - Produced from the September 1926 issue of Weird Tales
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Horror tales
KW  - News agencies -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2022-07-18; Roger Frank; Originally published; United States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1926
N2  - "The Night Wire" by H. F. Arnold is a short story published in the early 20th century, known for its eerie and supernatural elements. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a night wire operator, exploring themes of isolation and the uncanny connections between the mundane and the mysterious. Set during the twilight hours in a western seaport town, the story delves into the implications of information and communication in a society filled with darkness and hidden truths.  As the story progresses, the protagonist recounts an unsettling night in which his assistant, John Morgan, begins to receive disquieting reports from a bizarrely named location, Xebico. An unusual fog envelops the city, leading to chaos and bizarre occurrences, ultimately culminating in the disappearance of rescue parties sent to investigate. With each incoming message, Morgan appears increasingly affected, tapping out reports that hint at something otherworldly and sinister. The chilling realization dawns on the protagonist that the fog is not merely a weather phenomenon, but a sentient force consuming the city and its inhabitants. In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that Morgan has already succumbed to this strange fate, leaving the protagonist with an overwhelming sense of dread and the haunting mystery of Xebico unresolved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/WeirdTalesV08N03192609
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68555
ER  -