The Horror in the Hold: When the Ship Kept Its Darkest Secret

A storm-tossed ship drifts through the Caribbean, its weary crew praying for calm seas-and for mercy from something far worse than the wind. When a pirate known as the Scourge of the Caribbees anchors off a seemingly peaceful island, his men uncover an ancient terror that does not belong to this world. What begins as a tale of gold and glory soon turns to nightmare in the dark recesses of the ship's hold.

Originally published in Weird Tales in February 1932, “The Horror in the Hold” captures...