The Wendigo

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Set against the backdrop of the desolate western Ontario wilderness, a moose-hunting party encounters the eerie Wendigo, drawing on rich Native American folklore. Algernon Blackwood's 1910 novella explores themes of isolation and the supernatural, offering a chilling narrative that resonates with the cosmic horror elements later popularized by H.P. Lovecraft. The story delves into the psychological and physical terror faced by the hunters as they confront this legendary creature, blending adventure with a haunting atmosphere.