Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling is a haunting gothic short novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, one of the greatest masters of supernatural fiction. The story explores moral corruption, hidden crimes, and the slow, terrifying approach of supernatural retribution. Le Fanu's restrained yet deeply unsettling style builds psychological tension rather than relying on shock, creating an atmosphere of dread that lingers long after the final page. Rich in gothic mood, moral complexity, and eerie suggestion, this tale is essential for readers who appreciate classic horror rooted in character and conscience.