Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson, Fiction, Horror

Exploring themes of faith and the struggle against evil, the narrative centers on Maggie's profound love for Laurie, which becomes pivotal during a climactic moment of sincere prayer. As Maggie, raised in a convent, confronts a dark, fiery presence that embodies the Devil, she grapples with the void left by the absence of God. This tension between light and darkness underscores the characters' fight against despair, highlighting the power of love and belief in the face of overwhelming evil.