A lot happens in this very short story by H.P. Lovecraft, but it begins as the title might lend itself to imagine – with a terrible old man. As three thieves find out about this old man's treasures, they decide to visit with the man with the intent to steal his riches. Their plan goes horribly
wrong when one of the three hears screaming from the getaway car. When he enters the house, he finds the hideous, yellow-eyed man staring evilly at him, waiting to usher in his doom.