The Lurking Fear is a horror short story by H. P. Lovecraft, first published in 1923. It follows an unnamed narrator who investigates the eerie legends surrounding Tempest Mountain and the haunted Martense mansion, driven by curiosity and dread. The story explores themes of fear and the grotesque, culminating in a chilling revelation about the Martense family's dark legacy and the monstrous entities lurking beneath the mountain. This work exemplifies Lovecraftian horror, characterized by its exploration of the unknown and primal fears.
