Born from an ancient native American tale about a mythical cannibalistic spirit that could possess humans, Algemon Blackwood's The Wendingo is a tale of mystery and horror that is widely considered by critics to be Blackwood's most well-written and exciting stories.While also being known for writings such as A Physical Invasion, Blackwood is most renowned for writing The Wendingo - a scary story that is definitely not to be read before bed time.The Wendingo itself is basically one of the creepiest campfire stories of all time. The creature itself is believed to have originated in the myths and folklore of Native Americans who believed in it as an explanation for cannibalism. The Wendingo was allegedly believed to possess human victims in order to control and use them for that exact purpose.The plot of the story is quite simple. It is set in the northern Canadian timberland, and tells the tale of four men who set out in the wilderness of these parts to hunt for moose. Dr. Cathcart and his nephew Simpson are accompanied by two guides on their journey, and they all encounter a few of the frightening signs associated with the Wendingo myth.The imagery and narrative skills that Algemon Blackwood displays in The Wendingo are quite remarkable in their quality and diversity. Basically, you will enjoy every ounce of it, while being scared out of your wits.Anyone who enjoys a good scary story, and wants something a little more unique than a regular murder mystery will be completely entranced and fascinated by The Wendingo. Algemon Blackwood's writing skill and remarkable ability to make a story truly worth reading will help you realize just how much you can take away from this well-written work of literary art that has remained a timeless and quite well-known horror story throughout the years.