The Paradise of the Ice Wilderness

by Jul Regis

This early work by Jul. Regis was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Paradise of the Ice Wilderness' is a short story about a group of friends in a village inn that ask a sea captain for a tale and he obliges. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

Genres: Horror, Short Stories

24 pages, Paperback

First published February 16, 2015

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sea captain recounts his adventure in the frozen north. It's a short story in the vein of 'Journey to the Center of the Earth', in that there are undiscovered wonders still to found in the remotest of places. It is an entertaining, tightly written story. Audible edition narrated by Ian Gordon.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hot here in Vegas! Great time to listen to Arctic horror stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcMG2...

[Giallo Julian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arctic Horror AND Lost World Adventure? Yes please!

[Tony Ciak · Rating 5 out of 5]

weird short story