The Ghost-Eater by C. M. Eddy Jr. and H. P. Lovecraft

A desperate man suffering from hallucinations visits an occult specialist who introduces him to the terrifying idea that he is being consumed—spiritually—by an unseen entity. As his nightmares intensify, he becomes convinced that a real creature is feeding on his essence, leaving him hollow and fading. The story follows his unraveling mind and the terrifying possibility that the threat is not just imagined. The plot weaves psychological horror with supernatural dread. A chilling narrative where fear itself becomes the feast.