The Baumoff Explosive and Other Fiction Works of William Hope Hodgson

The Baumoff Explosive and Other Fiction Works of William Hope Hodgson is an anthology of weird fition by William Hope Hodgson.



A time of quietness follows, and presently I see that the day is breaking. Not a sound can be heard save the heavy gasping breathing of the Thing. As the sun rises higher the creature stretches itself out along the deck and seems to enjoy the warmth. Still no sound, either from the men forward or the officers aft. I can only suppose that they are afraid of attracting its attention. Yet, a little later, I hear the report of a pistol away aft, and looking out I see the serpent raise its huge head as though listening. As it does so I get a good view of the fore part, and in the daylight see what the night has hidden.



There, right about the mouth, is a pair of little pig-eyes, that seem to twinkle with a diabolical intelligence....