Three More John Silence Stories

"Three More John Silence Stories" by Algernon Blackwood is a set of bizarre stories that take place in the early 1900s. Each story follows John Silence, a doctor that knows a lot about the supernatural, as he tries to resolve cases with mysteries and scary happenings. These cases cover topics bordering on the human mind's connection to the supernatural, and spirituality, which is certain to grab the attention of anyone that enjoys paranormal stories. The first story, "Secret Worship," begins with a man named Harris revisiting his old religious school in South Germany, as he travels through the area he begins to reminisce about his days as a student there, bringing on feelings of fear, worry, and nostalgia. He then encounters a Catholic priest who makes implications of sinister events that took place at the school. This conversation brings out a feeling of unease, as the priest gives off the impression that there is more than meets the eye. With the priest's grim hints combined with Harris's eerie flashbacks, the tale prepares the reader for the weird phenomenons that will soon occur.