Dark Waters plunges readers into a haunting collection of watery tales from literature's most celebrated masters of the macabre. This carefully curated anthology brings together over twenty stories that explore humanity's primordial fears of what lurks beneath the surface, from William Hope Hodgson's eerily atmospheric "The Voice in the Night" to Edgar Allan Poe's sublime classic "Descent Into The Maelstrom." Journey through treacherous waters with Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Captain of the Polestar," confront ancient terrors in M.R. James's "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas," and witness nature's savage fury in H.G. Wells's "The Sea Raiders." The collection features beloved classics alongside lesser-known gems, including Gertrude Atherton's psychologically intense "The Striding Place" and Oscar Wilde's darkly beautiful fantasy "The Fisherman and His Soul." Each story in this volume explores different facets of aquatic terror- from ghost ships and maritime monsters to cursed waters and psychological horror. Perfect for fans of horror, gothic fiction, and maritime adventures, this essential collection reminds us why water, in all its mysterious depths, remains one of humanity's most enduring sources of fear and fascination.