The Tree by H. P. Lovecraft

In ancient Greece, two sculptors compete to create a masterpiece, their friendship strained by jealousy and ambition. When one of them dies under mysterious circumstances, a strange tree grows from his tomb—and with it, a chilling presence. Lovecraft’s early tale is more poetic than terrifying, with subtle hints of supernatural justice. It's a thoughtful meditation on artistry, envy, and the uncanny. A quiet, atmospheric piece in his mythic early style.