The Rake is a horror short story about a creature known as the Rake, which is said to be a humanoid creature with long, sharp claws and a pale, featureless face. The story follows a man who becomes obsessed with the Rake after hearing about it from a friend. He begins to see the creature everywhere he goes, and it starts to haunt his dreams.
As the man's obsession grows, he starts to lose touch with reality and becomes convinced that the Rake is coming for him. He barricades himself in his house, but the creature still manages to find a way in. In the end, the man is found dead, with his body covered in deep scratches.
The Rake is a chilling tale that explores the dangers of obsession and the thin line between reality and fantasy.