Essential Stories I: The Country of the Blind and Other Extraordinary Tales – H. G. Wells

A masterful selection of ten unforgettable short stories by H. G. Wells, a towering figure in science fiction, fantasy, and social satire. This anthology spans his most intense atmospheres—from mystery and gothic terror to adventure, scientific speculation, and philosophical reflection.

Includes:

1. The Country of the Blind – Allegory and adventure in an isolated valley where sight is heresy.
2. The Magic Shop – An uncanny store reshapes reality under a veil of social critique.
3. The Red Room – A chilling tale of psychological terror in a haunted chamber.
4. The New Accelerator – A scientific experiment turns seconds into eternities.
5. The Plattner Story – A man returns from another dimension bearing an impossible mystery.
6. In the Abyss – A descent into oceanic depths and an encounter with the unknown.
7. The Valley of Spiders – Pursuit and danger in a desolate landscape.
8. The Star – A cosmic catastrophe of haunting beauty.
9. The Stolen Bacillus – Satire on paranoia in the face of scientific progress.
10. The Man Who Could Work Miracles – Humour and reflection on absolute power.