"Dreams in the Witch House" is a short story written by H.P. Lovecraft and first published in 1932. The tale revolves around the character of Walter Gilman, a student of mathematics and folklore who rents a room in a boarding house in Arkham. This room is infamous for its association with witchcraft and dark forces, as it once belonged to the notorious witch Keziah Mason. Gilman becomes fascinated with the mathematics and non-Euclidean geometry that supposedly opens doors to other dimensions.
Chapter 229: 逆襲！三人組
Gyakushu! san-nin gumi
(Revenge of the Trio!)
Sugar, Ginger and Pepper decide it's time to get their revenge on Lum, Benten and Oyuki, who they view as the girl gang to beat. First they attack Benten while she's asleep, but they stumble over her weights and wake her up, causing her to greet them with blasts from her gun. Next they try to force an apology from Oyuki who freezes them with no trouble. Now Lum is the only one left on their list to confront. Unfortunately Lum has just made a bet with Ataru that if she does not get angry with him for three days he will take her on a date. Ataru makes the most of it by openly flirting with women and trying to anger Lum. While all this is happening the girl gang makes subtle attempts to kill Lum, who doesn't even notice their presense. Unfortunately for them, Lum winds up taking her frustrations out on the local scenery, which the girls are usually hiding behind. Lum wins the bet and she and Ataru go out, but the girls decide to make one last confrontation. Lum is so anxious to begin her date though, she merely fries them and walks away. Chapter Details
Chapter 227 水乃小路家の娘 その４ Mizunokoji-ke no musume sono 4 That Mizunokoji Girl - Part 4 Tobimaro decides that he will protect his sister from Mendo by chaining Shutaro and Ataru to the wall. When he arrives at his rival s estate he is shocked to find that Tobimaro has no idea that he even has a sister, but soon a huge, hulking figure clad in armor appears, and it is revealed that this is in fact the girl in question.
Gilman becomes fascinated with the mathematics and non-Euclidean geometry that supposedly opens doors to other dimensions. As he delves further into his studies, he begins to experience strange and terrifying dreams, where he meets with Keziah Mason and her supernatural familiar, Brown Jenkin. These dreams blur the line between reality and the dream world, causing Gilman to question his own sanity.
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Chapter 224: 水乃小路家の娘＝その１＝
Mizunokoji-ke no musume =sono 1=
(That Mizunokoji Girl - Part 1)
Mendo's father tells him that he has engaged his son to marry, Mendo protests, especially when he learns that his bride to be is of the Mizunokoji family. When Ataru expresses interest in the girl, Mendo agrees to meet her, hoping to spare his sister Ryoko from an engagement to Tobimaro Mizunokoji. When he arrives at his rival's estate he is shocked to find that Tobimaro has no idea that he even has a sister, but soon a huge, hulking figure clad in armor appears, and it is revealed that this is in fact the girl in question. Ataru wastes no time in trying to discover what sort of figure lies beneath the armor while Mendo questions Tobimaro about why exactly she's wearing that armor.
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 13
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 1
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 7
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 3
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 1
- A: Congratulations on your 25th anniversary, Sunday. Do your best for more interesting years ahead!
Chapter 225: 水乃小路家の娘＝その２＝
Mizunokoji-ke no musume =sono 2=
(That Mizunokoji Girl - Part 2)
Shutaro dreams of the many girls who love him but awakens at the thought of marrying the mysterious armored girl. As he gets out of bed he realizes the marriage meeting is scheduled for today and decides that he will meet the girl and end the engagement, soon he finds out that his father has already cleared the marriage, and that he can't back out. At this Mendo loses it and tries to escape, but is pinned down. Suddenly, Lum, Ataru and Shinobu arrive to save him. Shinobu carries Mendo off in a basket on her back while Lum takes care of the guards and Ataru attempts to take Mendo's place. Meanwhile at the Mizunokoji estate, Tobimaro's guards try to explain what a 'man' is to the armored girl, who had never seen one in her entire life until she met Ataru Moroboshi. The girl refuses to meet anymore men until a quick thinking guard tells her that she is about to meet a special type of man called a 'big brother' who will take care of her. The meeting goes ahead as scheduled, but Ataru sneaks in and upsets the mysterious girl, who has been identified as Asuka Mizunokoji, Ataru gives chase and a well-placed blast from Lum sends Asuka's armor flying, revealing a beautiful, yet incredibly strong girl underneath. As she escapes, she launches into the air and comes falling down face to face with her brother Tobimaro for the first time. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 14
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 2
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 8
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 4
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 2
- A: I saw Kujo! I was really impressed with the dog's performance!! So far, it's the best of the year. maybe?!
Chapter 226: 水乃小路家の娘＝その３＝
Mizunokoji-ke no musume =sono 3=
(That Mizunokoji Girl - Part 3)
Mr. Mizunokoji tells the Mendo family about his daughter Asuka. At birth, her mother decided that until the age of fifteen, Asuka would never lay eyes on a man, that way she would be completely pure, the perfect lady in every way. Of course, it didn't turn out that way, and after her meeting with Ataru, Asuka has become deathly afraid of all men, with the sole exception being the special "big brother" type of man. Outside Asuka meets such a man, Tobimaro, who she recognizes by the twinkle in his eyes. Mendo learns that his possible bride to be is actually cute underneath her armor, he decides to meet her after all but when Ataru shows up and wrecks more havoc, Asuka wastes no time in bashing both he and her future husband. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 15
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 3
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 9
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 5
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 3
- A: I wrote a one-shot for Sunday 25 to be released on March 16th. Please read it!
Chapter 227: 水乃小路家の娘＝その４＝
Mizunokoji-ke no musume =sono 4=
(That Mizunokoji Girl - Part 4)
Tobimaro decides that he will protect his sister from Mendo by chaining Shutaro and Ataru to the wall. Asuka is chained to the opposite wall in hopes of calming her overwhelming reaction to men. When word gets out of Mendo's capture, Ryoko prepares to save her big brother. At the Mizunokoji estate Mendo manages to rip the wall he's chained to down, but Asuka does the same and traps him in the dark, confining rubble. Mendo notices that Asuka appears to have mistaken Tobimaro's kindness for love, and due to not knowing how to behave around her brother, has in fact fallen in love with him. Ryoko arrives just in time to further confuse matters, by calling Shutaro "big brother" Asuka realizes that he is a man that can be trusted. With all the confusion though, Mr. Mendo and Mr. Mizunokoji decide it would probably be best to cancel the marriage meeting. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 16
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 4
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 10
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 6
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 4
- A: My short stories are finally going to be collected as a book!!
Chapter 228: 遊び人金さん始末記
Asobi-nin kin-san shimatsu-ki
(A Day in the Life of Kin the Playboy)
Class 2-4 heads to Mendo's house for a session of cherry blossom viewing, when Onsen-Mark notices a large keg. He accuses everyone of trying to get drunk on sake, but Lum explains that it's mearly juice from her planet. Soon though, everyone is heavily intoxicated and Lum reads the warning label. that for Earthlings it's side effects are similar to drunkeness followed by a need to put on a play. Soon Ataru takes the role of Gambler Kin who is trying to solve the case of the mysterious masked man (played by Mendo) who goes around killing people (Onsen-Mark). Kin manages to deduce the killer's identity and even Lum joins in after getting drunk on umeboshi. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 19
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 5
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 13
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 9
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 5
- A: I don't know what it is lately, but it seems like all I do is work. I wish I could go cherry blossom viewing.
Chapter 229: 逆襲！三人組
Gyakushu! san-nin gumi
(Revenge of the Trio!)
Sugar, Ginger and Pepper decide it's time to get their revenge on Lum, Benten and Oyuki, who they view as the girl gang to beat. First they attack Benten while she's asleep, but they stumble over her weights and wake her up, causing her to greet them with blasts from her gun. Next they try to force an apology from Oyuki who freezes them with no trouble. Now Lum is the only one left on their list to confront. Unfortunately Lum has just made a bet with Ataru that if she does not get angry with him for three days he will take her on a date. Ataru makes the most of it by openly flirting with women and trying to anger Lum. While all this is happening the girl gang makes subtle attempts to kill Lum, who doesn't even notice their presense. Unfortunately for them, Lum winds up taking her frustrations out on the local scenery, which the girls are usually hiding behind. Lum wins the bet and she and Ataru go out, but the girls decide to make one last confrontation. Lum is so anxious to begin her date though, she merely fries them and walks away. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 20
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 6
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 14
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 10
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 6
- A: Fumi Hirano and I met up and had a chat. It was great to meet up for the first time and have a quick chat, it was really marvelous.
- Webmasters' Note: Fumi Hirano is the voice of Lum in Urusei Yatsura.
Chapter 230: 悩み多き青春
Nayami oki seishun
(Troubled Youth)
The Principal decides that all the male students at Tomobiki should have a psychological evaulation and an attempt to discuss their problems with Sakura. Onsen-Mark and the other teachers decide that this will be a good chance to try to rough up a few of them. Strangely Ataru seems uninterested in going to see Sakura. The boys quickly break through the teachers and get to the infirmary where Sakura waits to hear their problems. Most of them were too busy planning how to fight their way through the teachers to think of a problem to talk to her about, so she kicks them out. Mendo arrives next and tries to discuss his claustrophobia with her, but Mr. Fujinami and Ryunosuke interupt. Sakura feels sorry for Ryunosuke and knows she has some real problems and wants to hear her out, but Mendo wants to finish his session first. He explains that he hates his beauty because so many women want him, but there is only one of him to go around. Ryunosuke says that she can sympathize and shows Mendo all the love letters she got from girls just this morning. Mendo is shocked and depressed by the fact that Ryu would get more than him. Lum takes Ataru down to see Sakura, and even she seems to believe that something is seriously wrong with him. He seems sick and depressed but he finally confesses that his problem is that he's not with Nurse Sakura, which gets him kicked out. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 21
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 7
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 15
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 11
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 7
- A: I haven't seen Nausicaa yet. I have the cassette but I want to see it in the theater first.
Chapter 231: 豪華絢爛正義の味方
Goka kenran seigi no mikata
(Glittering, Dazzling Defender of Justice)
After being bullied by Ataru Ten sulks off and finds a superhero in desperate need of some liquid refreshment. He takes Torajima's bucket of water and offers it to the thirsty hero. In thanks the hero, Super-Delicious Golden Special-Reserve Gorgeous After-Care Kid from Planet Fun #28 decides to make Ten his sidekick. He outfits Ten with an incredible arsenal of superhero equipment and an odd looking suit before taking off. Ten is impressed with the powers he is told he will have and flies off to attack Ataru. He finds him with Ran, but is pummeled easily. None of his powers seem to work, and Ran recognizes the costume as a hero from her childhood. The superhero tells Ten he has to push a button on his back to activate his powers but Ten can't reach it. Soon Ran and Lum arrive and beat up Super-Delicious Golden Special-Reserve Gorgeous After-Care Kid from Planet Fun #28 because as children he pulled the same scam on them. He givess children costumes and gizmos but then sends them an incredibly expensive invoice later on. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 22
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 8
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 16
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 12
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 8
- A: I've heard Golden Week celebrations are running rampant. I've never seen anything like it.
Chapter 232: あな恐ろしや、ワラ人形
Ana osoroshiya wara ningyo
(Ooh, Scary! Voodoo Doll)
Ryoko makes a voodoo doll of her brother Shutaro, and then decides it's far too dangerous to leave lying around. She sadistically decides that Ataru is the most good natured person she knows and entrusts the doll to him. Ataru keeps the doll with him at all times unaware of what power it holds. At school Ataru befalls his usual fate of getting hit and electrocuted which also affects Mendo. Mendo deduces that Ataru somehow has his voodoo doll and goes to extreme lengths to save Ataru (and by proxy, himself). Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 23
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 9
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 17
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 13
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 9
- A: Hi, I finally saw Nausicaa and Project A, which I'd really been waiting for. I've had some free time.
Chapter 233: 秘密の花園
Himitsu no hanazono
(The Secret Flower Garden)
Ran imports a special space plant that repeats anything it happens to overhear. The seeds of the plant are blown across Tomobiki causing confusion and havoc by telling everyone that Mendo is a bedwetter, Ran has been beaten up, and the students are out for Onsen-Mark's blood for calling a meeting on a Sunday. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 24
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 10
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 18
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 14
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 10
- A: I'm going to go on a trip but I'm not sure where. Wherever it is, I want to have fun.
Chapter 234: テンちゃんの息子
Ten-chan no musuko
(Ten's Son)
A space courier duck is flying on his motorcycle when he collides with a sign, sending the eggs he was delievering flying down to Earth. There one finds it way to Ten and attaches to his stomach. The next day when he wakes up he finds a small bee that claims to be his son. Ten is of course angered by this and refuses to believe the bee. The little bee follows Ten to Tomobiki High and all the girls immediately fall for the cute little bee. Soon the bee asks Ten to name him, so Ten decides to call him "Konjomagari" (which means warped spirit). Konjomagari seems to have a lot in common with Ten, right down to his love of older women and hatred of Ataru. Soon the duck arrives and explains that the eggs he lost are Mirror Bee larva and they copy the personalities of their fathers. Soon Ataru, Mendo, Cherry, and Mr. Fujinami all have eggs attached to their stomachs as well. Chapter Details
- Shonen Sunday 1984 Vol. 27
- Urusei Yatsura Tankobon Vol. 22 ch. 11
- Urusei Yatsura Wideban Vol. 10 ch. 21
- Urusei Yatsura Bunkoban Vol. 12 ch. 17
- Urusei Yatsura Shinsoban Vol. 22 ch. 11
- A: Just as soon as I get back from my trip the man from work shows up. Is this destiny.
Chapter 231: 豪華絢爛正義の味方
Goka kenran seigi no mikata
(Glittering, Dazzling Defender of Justice)
After being bullied by Ataru Ten sulks off and finds a superhero in desperate need of some liquid refreshment. He takes Torajima's bucket of water and offers it to the thirsty hero. In thanks the hero, Super-Delicious Golden Special-Reserve Gorgeous After-Care Kid from Planet Fun #28 decides to make Ten his sidekick. He outfits Ten with an incredible arsenal of superhero equipment and an odd looking suit before taking off. Ten is impressed with the powers he is told he will have and flies off to attack Ataru. He finds him with Ran, but is pummeled easily. None of his powers seem to work, and Ran recognizes the costume as a hero from her childhood. The superhero tells Ten he has to push a button on his back to activate his powers but Ten can't reach it. Soon Ran and Lum arrive and beat up Super-Delicious Golden Special-Reserve Gorgeous After-Care Kid from Planet Fun #28 because as children he pulled the same scam on them. He givess children costumes and gizmos but then sends them an incredibly expensive invoice later on. Chapter Details
The story builds a sense of psychological horror as Gilman struggles to distinguish between his dreams and waking life. He starts to see Brown Jenkin in the physical world, a strange creature with a human-like face and a rat-like body. This creature communicates with him and reveals the witch's plan to offer him as a sacrifice to the ancient and malevolent gods in exchange for knowledge and immortality. Lovecraft masterfully blends elements of witchcraft, cosmic horror, and psychological terror in "Dreams in the Witch House." The story explores the concept of forbidden knowledge and the consequences of seeking to understand the unfathomable. It portrays the protagonist as a vulnerable and misguided figure, easily manipulated by the powers of the dark arts. One of the underlying themes in the story is the idea that ancient evil forces dwell beyond our perception, waiting to be summoned by the curious and foolish. Lovecraft describes the witches' connections to other dimensions and dimensions that exist outside our traditional understanding of the universe. This adds an air of mystery and the unknown, making the story even more unnerving. "Dreams in the Witch House" showcases Lovecraft's masterful storytelling, combining supernatural elements with deeply rooted psychological fears. It is a testament to his ability to create an atmosphere of creeping dread, where the line between dreams and reality blurs, and the deepest fears of the characters become twisted and interwoven. Lovecraft's tale continues to captivate readers with its haunting themes and disturbing imagery..
Reviews for "Lovecraftian Nightmares: Exploring the Dreamscapes of "The Witch House"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Dreams in the Witch House" by H.P. Lovecraft. The story started off intriguing, with a student's strange dreams and his obsession with a peculiar house, but it quickly lost me. Lovecraft's writing style is incredibly dense and overly descriptive, making it difficult to follow the storyline. The numerous and unnecessary references to ancient texts and obscure deities only served to confuse me further. Overall, I found this tale more frustrating than enjoyable, and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star - "Dreams in the Witch House" was a complete waste of time. Lovecraft's writing style is outdated and overly verbose, making it a chore to read. The story is convoluted and lacks a clear direction. I struggled to find any connection with the characters or their experiences, and the plot failed to deliver any real scares or suspense. If you're looking for a captivating horror story, this is definitely not it. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Dreams in the Witch House," but unfortunately, it fell short for me. Lovecraft's reliance on cosmic horror and his obsession with ancient mythology overshadow the actual storyline. The characters are one-dimensional and lack development, making it difficult to feel invested in their fates. The pacing is slow, and the ending feels rushed and unsatisfying. While the concept of dreams and witchcraft had potential, the execution fell flat, leaving me disappointed. I would advise readers to explore other works of Lovecraft's instead of starting with this one.