The Worm story

shortstory: The Worm (1929) · 1929-03 · David H. Keller

A giant worm bores up through the basement floor of an old gristmill.

4 total · 2 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
human vs. monster major John Staples' life was turned upside down when a giant, stone-eating worm bored up from the bowels of the earth into the gristmill he called home.
monster major The story concerned a giant, stone devouring worm.
master and pet minor John Staples' loyal dog was often kicking around.
mating behavior minor It turned out that the giant worm had been attracted to John Staples' gristmill by grinding caused vibrations, which the worm mistook as having been made by a potential mate.