The Very Old Folk by H. P. Lovecraft

In this obscure tale presented as a letter or dream record, Lovecraft blends Roman history with ancient ritual and cosmic terror. A Roman official in Hispania witnesses a pagan ceremony that spirals into a surreal and haunting experience. Though fragmentary, it’s filled with eerie atmosphere and a growing sense of dread. The story hints at Lovecraft’s fascination with forgotten rites and ancestral memory. It’s a brief, enigmatic glimpse into ancient horror.