The White Maniac: A Doctor's Tale

By Mary Fortune

A pall of unease lingers over a remote Victorian estate, where the boundaries between science and superstition blur in the flickering candlelight. In this gothic short story, a physician's rational world is shaken by a patient whose chilling pallor and enigmatic behaviour defy even the keenest medical logic. Shadows gather as the tale unfolds, drawing the reader into a labyrinth of psychological suspense and medical mystery, where every heartbeat and whispered secret deepens the sense of dread. The narrative's eerie doctor perspective, set against the brooding backdrop of nineteenth century society, offers a rare glimpse into the anxieties that haunted both the sickroom and the soul during the Victorian era. Rich with the hallmarks of classic horror fiction, this unsettling short story weaves together the macabre and the supernatural, capturing the spirit of Australian gothic literature in its most haunting form. The atmospheric prose conjures a world where every corridor hides a secret, and the line between the living and the spectral is perilously thin. Readers are invited to confront not only the mysteries of the body, but also the darker recesses of the human mind-making this tale as much a psychological puzzle as a supernatural medical narrative. Its enduring power lies in its ability to disturb and fascinate in equal measure, offering a reading experience that is as intellectually engaging as it is chilling. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For those drawn to dark Victorian literature, eerie doctor narratives, and the shadowy allure of gothic suspense, this story remains a singular and memorable work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375365549
• ISBN13: 9789375365549
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"