Hill of Dreams by Arthur Machen , Fiction, Fantasy

Lucian Taylor grapples with a haunting inner force he perceives as a faun, embodying his struggle between the seductive allure of a pagan faerie world and his own darker impulses. As he pursues a writing career in London, the boundaries between his imagination and reality blur, revealing the torment of a doomed artist reminiscent of Machen. The narrative explores themes of creativity, inner demons, and the consequences of embracing one's darker nature.