"The Villa by the Sea" is a short story by Stefan Grabinski, published in 1924. The story tells the story of a man who rents a villa by the sea to spend his vacation there. He expects to spend time in a peaceful environment, but soon realizes that something is wrong with the villa and its surroundings. He begins to discover mysterious clues and encounters mystical phenomena that ultimately lead him to an unexpected and terrifying discovery. The story explores themes of mystery, horror, and the unknown.