Bedlam in Yellow

"Bedlam in Yellow" is a short story by British author William Meikle. It is connected to the Cthulhu Mythos through The King in Yellow, a play which has been firmly entrenched in the mythos over the years.
== Synopsis ==
Occult detective Thomas Carnacki is summoned to Bethlem Asylum to provide his unique brand of assistance. There, he discovers a former actor whose insanity has broken the walls of reality and given him a connection to the dread King in Yellow. Unfortunately, although successful, Carnicki's efforts to break the link also kill the man, cause untold psychological damage to the other patients, and possibly leave a portal open via another patient…
== Characters ==
* Thomas Carnacki, supernatural sleuth extraordinaire.
* Jephson, an actor who made the mistake of reading The King in Yellow.
* Dr. Donaldson, the director of a mental health facility.
== Publication History ==
"Bedlam in Yellow" was first published in the 2014 thematic anthology In the Court of the Yellow King. It was also included in the chapbook collection of Meikle's own works Bedlam: Three Tales of Terror in 2020.
Category:William Meikle works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works
Category:Crossovers