The Poison Belt Chapter 1 - The Blurring of Lines

The Land of Mist Chapter 12 - There Are Heights and There Are Depths

In which the three friends visit the Institut Métapsychique in Paris to witness a series of meticulously arranged séances featuring the medium Panbek, where phenomena such as mysterious animal manifestations and a remarkable materialised figure are observed under the scrutiny of notable scientists and sceptics alike. Through a carefully conducted experiment involving paraffin moulds, they obtain tangible evidence of the materialisation process, provoking a mixture of scientific wonder, cautious doubt, and hopes for a gradual acceptance of these extraordinary phenomena by the wider world.

The Land of Mist Chapter 11 - Where Silas Linden Comes into His Own

In which the violent and turbulent life of Silas Linden, a prizefighter turned charlatan medium, culminates in tragic consequences marked by domestic cruelty and despair. His children, caught amid this wretched existence, find solace in a mysterious and tender visitation that leads them away from their harsh reality.

The Land of Mist Chapter 9 - Which Introduces Some Very Physical Phenomena

In which Mr. Mailey enlists the robust assistance of Malone and Lord Roxton to confront a fraudulent medium whose pretensions threaten to sully the spiritualist cause, leading to a rather spirited and physical encounter that lays bare the imposture. Following this, the group reflects on the delicate balance between genuine mediumship and the perilous potential of occult practices, setting the stage for further exploration of the psychic realm’s mysterious and sometimes unsettling dimensions.

The Land of Mist Chapter 10 - De Profundis

In which a small circle of steadfast investigators delve earnestly into the perplexing phenomena of earth-bound spirits, guided by a medium who becomes the vessel for various troubled souls seeking solace and understanding beyond the veil. Their séance reveals poignant glimpses of restless spirits and their struggles, culminating in a sudden and striking correlation between the spectral distress encountered and a real-life calamity reported in the evening news.

The Land of Mist Chapter 8 - In Which Three Investigators Come upon a Dark Soul

In which Lord Roxton, accompanied by the earnest Reverend Charles Mason and the intrepid reporter Malone, undertakes a harrowing investigation into a haunted house with a dark and troubled past, confronting eerie manifestations and unsettling presences that test their courage and resolve. Their vigil leads to a chilling encounter and a spiritual struggle within the sinister walls of Villa Maggiore, where faith and fortitude intertwine against malevolent forces.