A classic horror short story about a young scholar named Malcolm Malcolmson who seeks solitude to study for his exams. He rents an old, isolated house in a small town, known as the Judge's House, despite the warnings from the locals about its dark history.

The house, once owned by a notorious and feared judge, exudes an eerie atmosphere. Malcolm soon experiences strange occurrences, including unsettling noises and the presence of rats. The climax of the story reveals the terrifying connection between the judge's sinister past and the supernatural events Malcolm faces, culminating in a haunting and chilling conclusion.