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100 1 _aArnold, H. F.
_q(Henry Ferris),
_d1902-1963
245 1 4 _aThe night wire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the September 1926 issue of Weird Tales.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-18
508 _aRoger Frank
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1926
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHorror tales
653 _aNews agencies -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the September 1926 issue of Weird Tales.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/WeirdTalesV08N03192609
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68555
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