Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a Welsh author known for his works of horror and the fantastic. He is recognized as an influence on modern writers of supernatural fiction. "Holy Terrors" (published in 1946, a year before his death) is a collection of fourteen short stories of which nine are very short and are included in this recording. They are:

"The Rose Garden"
"Psychology"
"The Soldier's Rest""
"The Cosy Room"
"The Ceremony"
"Holy Things"
"The Turanians"
"The Happy Children"
"Munitions of War"