Step into the fog-shrouded streets of "A Night in Malnéant," a classic gothic horror story by the master of weird fiction, Clark Ashton Smith. This audiobook summary delves into the haunting tale of a nameless narrator, a man tormented by the guilt of his past, who wanders into a mysterious city where time and reality seem to blur. The entire city is preparing for a funeral, a somber occasion made all the more sinister when the narrator discovers the deceased is a woman named Mariel—the same name as his late wife, whose death he feels responsible for.br br "A Night in Malnéant" is a psychological masterpiece that explores themes of regret, memory, and inescapable guilt. Written with Smith’s signature lush and poetic prose, the story creates a dream-like, claustrophobic atmosphere that is both beautiful and deeply unsettling. As the narrator tries to navigate the labyrinthine streets, he is forced to confront the spectral echoes of his own past. H.P. Lovecraft praised this story for its "subtle Poe-Dunsany element," and it remains a favorite among fans of gothic literature and weird fantasy. Join us as we analyze the chilling coincidences, the unsettling atmosphere, and the final, horrifying realization that the narrator may never truly escape his past.