On a snowbound night in a quiet New England village, young architect George Faxon finds himself unexpectedly stranded—only to be drawn into the lavish yet uneasy world of Overdale, the grand estate of the enigmatic John Lavington. What begins as a seemingly hospitable invitation soon turns chilling as shadows gather and hidden truths begin to stir. As George senses a sinister presence looming behind his gracious host, he is faced with a moral reckoning that may cost a young man his life.

A masterwork of psychological tension and moral complexity, The Triumph of Night is Edith Wharton’s haunting exploration of guilt, responsibility, and the unseen forces that shape human destiny. Narrated with gravitas and clarity by Ken Kowalik, this gothic novella will leave you pondering the chilling consequences of inaction.