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H. G. Wells’s classic science‑fiction tale follows Dr. Griffin, a researcher who develops a serum that renders him invisible. As his powers grow, so does his isolation and paranoia, leading him into a dark, destructive descent. The story explores the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition and the psychological toll of invisibility.
First publish date: 1897
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: H. G. Wells
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