The Invisible Man

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A mysterious stranger arrives at a quiet country inn, fully clothed and bandaged, sparking bizarre incidents in the neighborhood—doors open and close on their own, and disembodied voices echo. The atmosphere shifts from strange to macabre when a scientist conducts a self-experiment that renders him invisible, transforming him into a homicidal maniac with no regard for life or property. His unsettling presence at the Coaches and Horses inn piques the curiosity of locals, including Mr. Cuss, who suffers a painful encounter with the invisible man. As the stranger exploits his invisibility to steal and terrorize, chaos ensues in Iping. He enlists a tramp, Mr. Marvel, threatening him to retrieve his belongings. Marvel assists but ultimately betrays the Invisible Man, fleeing with stolen money and books. Injured in pursuit, the Invisible Man takes refuge with Dr. Kemp, a former university junior. Expecting sympathy, Griffin reveals his identity and experiment, but Kemp, alarmed by Griffin's violent acts reported in the news, decides to alert the authorities. His efforts culminate in the end of the Invisible Man's reign of terror. First serialized in 1897, the gripping tale has inspired numerous adaptations and sequels, captivating audiences worldwide with its themes of psychological terror and the consequences of unchecked ambition.