A learned man seeks solitude for his studies, moving into a secluded house with a dark history and an infestation of rats. But as the man embraces his strange new home, he discovers its true, horrifying purpose. The rats are not the only tenants, and a terrifying presence haunts the halls.

From the mind of Bram Stoker, the master of Gothic horror and creator of the immortal classic Dracula, comes a short story that proves the author's genius for creating dread and suspense.

This unsettling tale of psychological suspense and supernatural horror is a must-read for fans of classic literature and ghost stories. Uncover the terrifying secret of the judge's house and discover what happens when true evil refuses to die.