Dig me no grave
Dig me no grave is a short story written by Robert E. Howard and first published in 1937.
This is a short story in which Howard, the creator of Conan, enters the Lovecraft universe with a story of suspense and occultism set in the Cthulhu Mythos.
The story stars the occult detective of sorts, John Kirowan and his partner Conrad. Both appear in other stories by the author, and this time they are pitted against the evil John Grimlan.
The plot uses a fairly common device in which a person sells his soul to the devil and later regrets it. However, Howard's strong and direct pacing of the story and the atmosphere it creates make it well worth reading.
"May I come up, Kirowan?" His voice was shaky and strained. "Certainly!" I sprang out of bed and pulled on a bath-robe as I heard him enter the front door and ascend the stairs."
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Copyright note. Dig me no grave by Robert E. Howard is believed to be in the public domain in the United States only. It may still be copyrighted in other countries. If you are not in the United States, please check your local laws to ensure this eBook is in the public domain in your country before downloading Dig me no grave in PDF or EPUB.
- Pages
- 18
- Reading time
- 25 minutes
- Pace
- Fast
- First published
- 1937
- Language
- English
89 years later, still timely
Why Read Dig me no grave in 2026?
A midnight promise, a forbidden book, and the debt that arrives on time. Swift, pulpy dread delivered in one sitting.
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Great for a quick shiver with classic ritual lore. Howard pushes the question of what a bargain really buys—and how far sanity can follow the rules.
Midnight pact
Graveside terms with fine print.
Occult traces
Rites, symbols, and forbidden texts.
Pulp velocity
No padding—just rising dread.
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About the author
Robert E. Howard
Kinetic pulp and iron fantasy; mythic pace that defined sword and sorcery.
