H. G. Wells 
The Cone [EPUB ebook] 

"The Cone" is a short story that revolves around themes of adultery, revenge, and violence. It narrates the tale of a manager at an ironworks who discovers his wife is having an affair with an artist. He takes the artist on a tour of the furnaces, leading to a suspenseful and deadly confrontation. The story's vivid descriptions of the industrial landscape and the gradual build-up of tension are notable highlights​.