02 - Man Who Found Out (A Nightmare) by Algernon Blackwood

In The Man Who Found Out, a determined researcher embarks on a harrowing expedition to uncover the fabled Tablets of the Gods, which have haunted his dreams since childhood. Upon discovering their chilling secrets, he unearths a horrifying truth about humanitys purpose in the universe. This tale exemplifies the essence of cosmic horror, where dread stems not from monstrous creatures but from the devastating knowledge contained within these ancient tablets. As two brilliant minds, Professor Ebor and Dr. Laidlaw, grapple with the catastrophic revelations, they find that this compact information is potent enough to shatter their hope and forever alter their perceptions of reality. In this gripping narrative, the terrifying nature of Forbidden Knowledge becomes all too clear‚it is forbidden for a reason.