The House On The Borderland
Hodgson, William Hope
In the desolate ruins of western Ireland, a waterlogged manuscript reveals a terrifying truth: some houses sit on the borderland of existence. When two travelers discover the diary of a Recluse, they are pulled into a harrowing account of cosmic dread...
Location:
United States
Description:
In the desolate ruins of western Ireland, a waterlogged manuscript reveals a terrifying truth: some houses sit on the borderland of existence. When two travelers discover the diary of a Recluse, they are pulled into a harrowing account of cosmic dread and supernatural siege that defies the laws of physics. The Recluse’s isolation is shattered by an unholy assault of Swine-things—bestial, bipedal creatures emerging from a subterranean pit. This gripping Science Fiction Action & Adventure takes a visionary turn as the house becomes a focal point for temporal acceleration. The Recluse witnesses the heat death of the universe, the expiration of the stars, and the presence of a central green sun in a stupendous journey across aeons. From the stagnant 'Arena' guarded by ancient deities to the transcendental Sea of Sleep, this narrative is a cornerstone of Science Fiction Classics. It masterfully blends Gothic desolation with an early form of Space Opera, exploring a phosphorescent, fungoid corruption that threatens both biological and spiritual dissolution. This edition is a must-have for those seeking foundational Science Fiction Collections & Anthologies. It captures the 'nested narrative' style that has influenced generations of weird fiction and cosmic horror writers. If you are a fan of H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic dread or Arthur Machen’s supernatural mysteries, you will love The House On The Borderland. Step into the abyss and discover why this masterpiece remains a haunting pillar of speculative fiction. Duration - 4h 57m. Author - Hodgson, William Hope. Narrator - Sarah Hazin. Published Date - Monday, 19 January 2026.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 1 - The Finding of the Manuscript
Duration:00:22:13
Chapter 2 - The Plain Of Silence
Duration:00:11:04
Chapter 3 - The House In The Arena
Duration:00:12:08
Chapter 4 - The Earth
Duration:00:05:56
Chapter 5 - The Thing In The Pit
Duration:00:13:15
Chapter 6 - The Swine Things
Duration:00:19:08
Chapter 7 - The Attack
Duration:00:10:44
Chapter 8 - After The Attack
Duration:00:09:15
Chapter 9 - In The Cellars
Duration:00:07:25
Chapter 10 - The Time Of Waiting
Duration:00:06:05
Chapter 11 - The Searching Of The Gardens
Duration:00:12:54
Chapter 12 - The Subterranean Pit
Duration:00:20:54
Chapter 13 - The Trap In The Great Cellar
Duration:00:08:43
Chapter 14 - The Sea Of Sleep
Duration:00:04:55
Chapter 15 - The Fragments
Duration:00:02:23
Chapter 16 - The Noise In The Night
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 17 - The Awakening
Duration:00:10:11
Chapter 18 - The Slowing Rotation
Duration:00:11:36
Chapter 19 - The Green Star
Duration:00:13:37
Chapter 20 - The End Of The Solar System
Duration:00:08:29
Chapter 21 - The Celestial Globes
Duration:00:06:34
Chapter 22 - The Dark Sun
Duration:00:09:06
Chapter 23 - The Dark Nebula
Duration:00:09:35
Chapter 24 - Pepper
Duration:00:01:44
Chapter 25 - The Footsteps In The Garden
Duration:00:07:09
Chapter 26 - The Thing From The Arena
Duration:00:16:49
Chapter 27 - The Luminous Speck
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 28 - Conclusion
Duration:00:08:51
Chapter 29 - Grief
Duration:00:01:16
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25