Toccoa's Echoes
Chad Campbell, Stephanie Johnson and Steve Smith, along with the rest of the McDowell Mills cast of characters, return to unravel a new mystery surrounding another ghost in the First New Jerusalem Methodist cemetery.The death of Albert Abbott in his home in 1957 - in a house fire rumored to have been set by his wife, Helena - was a story that had long been all but forgotten by the gossips in town. Still, Albert rose from his grave each day and attended church with the other ghosts - never speaking or acknowledging anyone else, living or dead.After a long search through state records, Stephanie discovers that Helena is still living, a resident in an assisted-living facility in Lavonia, a town in far northern Georgia that in many ways resembles their own town, and the three students travel with town librarian Miss Roberts to visit her.But when they arrive, what they learn from Helena changes their understanding of their local legend - and a new friend, Toccoa student Janie Sawyer, joins them as they learn about a past tragedy, and uncover a much deeper mystery in the Great Smoky Mountains...
Tiger in the Blood
An ancient Chinese wooden box, a conflicted young woman ... and a lost soul who vows to return from the grave.The puzzling contents of an old Chinese box tell the story of a forgotten murder in nineteenth century outback Australia. The convicted murderer, Hok, was executed by hanging from the gallows of Brisbane's notorious Boggo Road Gaol. On death row he vowed to return from the grave and avenge himself against those who lied to convict him. Haunted by Hok's hungry ghost Eirene endeavours to find the truth behind the crime-who killed the baker and why? -and to set his soul free. Issues of race, identity and belonging reverberate in a mystery that begins in the old treaty port of Amoy in China and ends on the banks of the Brisbane River.
The Toll House
***DON'T MISS THE SPECTACULAR NEW GHOST STORY FROM CARLY REAGON. HEAR HIM CALLING IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW*** Discover the spinetingling ghost story everyone is raving about: 'If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list' Sarah Pearse author of THE SANATORIUM 'Will keep you up long after the witching hour' Rebecca Netley, author of THE WHISTLING 'A satisfyingly good old-fashioned ghost story' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORA 'I hoovered this up in one go.' Natasha Pulley, author of THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET 'A book that feels like it's watching you . . . unsettling and gripping' Cari Thomas, author of THREADNEEDLE ________The past isn't always dead and buried. A house with history. That's how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda it's the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years. But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan's behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house's mysterious past. But she's running out of time. Because something has awoken. And now it won't rest .________'Beautifully written. Carly Reagon is one to watch.' C.J. Cooke, author of THE LIGHTHOUSE WITCHES 'Had me turning pages late into the night' Anita Frank, author of THE LOST ONES 'An edge-of-the-seat, nail-biting read. I loved it.' Kate Hamer, author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT
Braving Storms
A hurricane, visions, and vengeance. When she receives an eerie message from beyond the grave, can this new witch survive the coming tempest?Atlas Cliffs, Maine. Drew Harlow's soul vibrates with creativity. Home from college and ready for surfing, bonfires, and romance with her love, the talented mystic's magic flows through her paintbrush, unexpectedly bringing the Neptune Point lighthouse into vivid life. But after her struggles leave the art unfinished, she's startled by the appearance of a ghost whose cryptic warning leaves her canvas dripping red.Unsettled by her inability to decipher the unnerving symbol, Drew focuses her attention on helping the spirit of a feisty young woman who has no idea she's dead. Though when she uses her gifts to show the ghost the truth, she's horrified to discover the unfortunate deceased was a victim of an all-too-familiar killer behind bars.As ominous clouds and a foreboding raven loom, can she unravel the puzzle before she's the next to cross over?Braving Storms is the intense third book in the Atlas Cliffs new adult supernatural mystery series. If you like relatable characters, slow-burn love interests, and dark intrigue, you'll adore Angela van Liempt's haunting page-turner.Buy Braving Storms and confront the shadows today!
Specter Inspector
Nothing is as it seems in the land of MysteryWelcome to sleazy Shigaqua, capital of Noir, where the line blurs most between friend and foe, mentor and monster, and victim and villain.Among the dense population of law enforcers and private investigators, Aeron Spade has a unique edge to solve crime: he can visit the dead in his dreams. With the help of his ghostly friends (including Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Auguste Dupin), Aeron is determined to use his gift to bring justice against the city's most elusive criminals. He's on track to become the newest recruit of Noir's most prestigious private investigations agency, but first, he must prove his mettle by solving the dead-end case of a young boy's murder in a haunted theater.Lacking support from the police or his potential employer, Aeron must use his own resources to defend the accused and find the real killer. However, Aeron's few living contacts are occupied with treacherous cases that dredge up his paralyzing fears and threaten to expose his true identity. In a city teeming with mobsters and sleuths, keeping his own secrets may be more challenging than uncovering those of a vengeful poltergeist.Join Aeron's haunted cases in Specter Inspector, book one of the Dead and Back Again series, and follow-up of C. Rae D'Arc's Haunted Romance trilogy. If you like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Jonathan Stroud's Anthony Lockwood, or Daisuke Kambe (Millionaire Detective, by Yasutaka Tsutsui), then prepare to fall in love with Aeron Spade in this story that readers call "so clever," "fun," and "intriguing!"
Sierra Oscar Sierra
How do you send an SOS when the world thinks you're living a perfect life?Sierra Mallory has it all-an adoring husband, a promising career as a clinical psychologist, and a life that seems picture-perfect. But when her husband, Oscar Teague, a high-ranking officer in the Marines, returns from a harrowing helicopter crash, everything changes. The man who once held her close is now a stranger, his love twisted by a darkness she can't comprehend.As Oscar's behavior grows increasingly erratic, Sierra fears for her safety, but she's determined to save their marriage and uncover the truth behind his transformation. What she doesn't know is that the truth is far more terrifying than she could ever imagine.After a tragic accident claims her life, Sierra finds herself caught between worlds, her spirit bound by unanswered questions and a love that refuses to let go. As she pieces together the reality of what really happened, she must confront the ultimate betrayal and decide if love can ever be enough to forgive the unforgivable.In a gripping tale of passion, suspense, and heart-wrenching choices, Sierra Oscar Sierra explores the lengths one woman will go to for the man she loves-even if it means breaking free from the life they once shared.
Podolo
World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2024.When a group of tourists visits the deserted island of Podolo, one wants to rescue a feral cat they find there, and the others reluctantly agree. Unfortunately, the rescue proves more difficult than they expect--and they soon discover they're not alone on Podolo.
Captain Dalgety Returns
World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2024.After the death of his wife in childbirth, Captain Dalgety has grown distant from his estate and young daughter. But during his walk home one afternoon, a sudden thunderstorm causes a series of revelations, and the captain's life takes an unexpected turn.
Better Get to Livin'
From USA Today bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick comes a touching laugh-out-loud story of ghosts of the past and hope for the future... Presley Cline turns heads and stops clocks. The prettiest girl in town, she ran off to Hollywood only to find Tinsel Town is full of the prettiest girls from hundreds of small towns-and their ghosts. Since Presley can commune with the dead, she would know. Not that she can tell anyone. Declan Anderson is dead tired of the funeral business. He has other dreams, modest they may be, but he's never been able to leave town like Presley did. He's burned out and stuck in a rut. Then Presley shows up with her cosmetology case. A few folks in the funeral home-one living, many dead-now know Presley's secret. Will the meddling of the dearly departed help both her and Dec to follow their own dreams? Or will long lost secrets and a slew of unmet dying wishes keep them from truly living?
Hemlock Island
A standalone horror novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong. Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks, but it's the only way she can keep her beloved Hemlock Island, the only thing she owns after a pandemic-fueled divorce. But broken belongings and campfires that nearly burn down the house have escalated to bloody bones, hex circles, and now, terrified renters who've fled after finding blood and nail marks all over the guest room closet, as though someone tried to claw their way out...and failed. When Laney shows up to investigate with her teenaged niece in tow, she discovers that her ex, Kit, has also been informed and is there with Jayla, his sister and her former best friend. Then Sadie, another old high school friend, charters over with her brother, who's now a cop. There are tensions and secrets, whispers in the woods, and before long, the discovery of a hand poking up from the earth. Then the body that goes with it... But by that time, someone has taken off with their one and only means off the island, and they're trapped with someone--or something--that doesn't want them leaving the island alive.
Disturbing the Water
All alone in wild, remote places... obsessively pursuing their quarry in the fading light... is it any wonder so many anglers claim to have witnessed ghosts?In a change from the usual haunted houses and gothic go-to's, these original tales of tragedy, redemption and the unexpected feature a variety of watery realms, including a Highland river, an Irish lough, a North American wilderness, a Cornish seascape, long-lost carp lakes, and a Ukrainian water source with magical properties.But you don't have to be an angler to appreciate these tales of tragedy, redemption and the unexpected.There are echoes of real history thrown in for good measure, including the English Civil War, the Second World War and even a Victorian serial killer. So prepare for some chills at the water's edge... and beyond it.Praise for Disturbing the Water"Wry, crisp and compelling." - David Profumo, Country Life magazine"The Civil War....the Second World War...a Victorian serial killer...witches...everybody should check it out!" - Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook, The Rest is History podcast"Should you have steady nerves, this would be a great book to take night fishing with you!" - Dom Garnett, Angling Times"A testament to masterful storytelling." - Michelle Fisher, Haunted History Chronicles podcast"I actually read this book in one sitting - I just couldn't put it down." - Kirsty Lock, Bookstagram"One of the best ghost story collections I've read in a while...highly recommended." - Mark Yanes, bookseller, Pennsylvania USA""He knows how to tell a story and hold a reader in thrall, while his tales have variety and originality." - Keith Elliott, Classic Angling"What a unique read...a delightfully creepy, yet mindfully enthralling bundle of stories." - Chris Coppel, leading horror author
Dark Waters
Michelle has a gift. It's a gift that haunts her... Michelle leaves Australia and begins a new life in London, away from the pain caused by her cheating husband and her own infertility. But Michelle is not like others. She can see and speak to the dead. When she encounters Ned, who died in 1848, she wonders what is keeping his spirit trapped. As she explores Ned's past, she learns of the tragic fate of Clara, Ned's lover. But now that Michelle knows what haunts Ned, can she help free him, and herself at the same time? Sometimes, the key to unlocking a happier future lies in the dark waters of the past... Dark Waters is a haunting novel about learning to set yourself free from the sins of the past.
Ghost House
Five acquaintances decide to spend the weekend telling ghost stories at a country house; together they provide a journalist's view, spiritual sensibilities, holistic understanding, and the desire for adventure. The house offers more than they bargained for: evil resides there; so does a possible guardian - angel or ghost?"My name is Anna. I waken sometimes to the sound of birds, wind, a voice, or for no reason I can determine. Perhaps from longing, which is also why I sleep. I'm slow to wake, unsure which time I'm in. I do try to care for this house as always-want to care for it, because it's my home, and dear to me-but I must learn again. I work at learning. I can see my son, speak with him, kiss his cheek, take his hand, and feel again that love I have for him. When he's not my son, but the other, as now, I'm wary."Vivid realism brings this book - and its ghosts - right to you. It's a journey of connections and understanding that ventures into darkness, exposing old wrongs and finding friendships and caring strangers along the way.
The Bear Pit Chronicles
Ghosts. They always have a story to tell and one no darker, or sexually transgressive than told here by P B Alastor in the Bear Pit chronicles. Ghostly apparitions send us on a journey back into the late Victorian era to traverse unknown occult realms and the Victorian Soho of Holywell and Wych Streets. The reader gains access to the past via 1970, when Lord Arthur Ashcroft, a leader of an occult group, and his wife Nina, a cult horror movie star, make incredible findings in a secret basement of their house. The discoveries pertain to an unheralded occultist and pornographer Adam Drake, and they trigger ghostly moments when the rock star Bryan Jonsen arrives at the house with his groupies and pet orangutang. The action hurtles back in time to Adam Drake's residency at Arthur's house and we journey with Drake as he delivers his illicit wares to London's underworld. Strange occurrences befall him there bringing him illumination as to his future mission in life. Conflict with Cornelius Parker, who leads his own denomination will be inevitable, as Parker and his female fanatics prepare for the final apocalyptic battles with the anti-Christ. Read and be intrigued!
The Bear Pit Chronicles
Ghosts. They always have a story to tell and one no darker, or sexually transgressive than told here by P B Alastor in the Bear Pit chronicles. Ghostly apparitions send us on a journey back into the late Victorian era to traverse unknown occult realms and the Victorian Soho of Holywell and Wych Streets. The reader gains access to the past via 1970, when Lord Arthur Ashcroft, a leader of an occult group, and his wife Nina, a cult horror movie star, make incredible findings in a secret basement of their house. The discoveries pertain to an unheralded occultist and pornographer Adam Drake, and they trigger ghostly moments when the rock star Bryan Jonsen arrives at the house with his groupies and pet orangutang. The action hurtles back in time to Adam Drake's residency at Arthur's house and we journey with Drake as he delivers his illicit wares to London's underworld. Strange occurrences befall him there bringing him illumination as to his future mission in life. Conflict with Cornelius Parker, who leads his own denomination will be inevitable, as Parker and his female fanatics prepare for the final apocalyptic battles with the anti-Christ. Read and be intrigued!
In the Shadows Where the Boys Used to Play
Father Parnell was content with his life preaching in a small New England town. What started as a promising career in the church flatlined after he started hosting a paranormal podcast. Close friends in the church warned the priest that the side-gig guaranteed he would never get another assignment beyond small-town preacher.His friends were wrong.In the remote Romanian wilderness, a child's death at an orphanage sets in motion a chain of events that defy understanding. When church officials contact Parnell, he assumes it is to shut down his podcast. Instead, they send him overseas to the Romanian orphanage. Arriving with no explanation of why he was sent or what his mission is, Parnell looks for answers from those working at the orphanage. But from the moment the Parnell arrives, the headmaster makes it clear that the priest is not welcome. Alone in a foreign land with no answers, Parnell finally finds an ally in Sister Camelia, the orphanage's caretaker. The nun makes one thing clear: the boys need his help. Except the priest soon learns he may need help of his own. For this is no ordinary orphanage, and nothing is as it seems. The strange happenings in the school will test Parnell's faith and sanity as he battles to save the students from a terrifying evil that has made the orphanage its home.
The Quicks, The Deads, and Me
Mazie's a serial killer. She's been one for a while. She knows that, of course, and does an excellent job of hiding it.Then, there's Sk'doo. Something less than a ghost, it's doing its thing, zooming around its cemetery, listening to Deads. Its routine changes when a body is placed in a nearby pond. In learning how it happened, Sk'doo discovers its Quick friend, Kaz, is in danger.Who's Kaz? She's lonely, afraid, and confused. She's ghosting her way through life, preferring the peace of a cemetery to the pain of living. At least until Sk'doo causes her to meet Mazie who brings light and excitement.Mazie is manipulative, opinionated, and cunning. She decides to "educate" Kaz, taking delight in creating a series of uncomfortable situations for her more-than-willing victim. Kaz begins to blossom and falls hard for her new friend.All the same, Sk'doo must warn Kaz of the danger Mazie brings. The problem is how, when Kaz has no idea Sk'doo exists.
Along the River of Flesh
Having escaped from prison, serial killer Edmund Cox returns to his hometown of Killen. Entering the woods with his "darlings" in his pocket, he begins a new quest along the Hollow River, hoping to make good on one final deal with The River Man. What Edmund doesn't realize is he's not going alone. Keith Drakeson is one of the police detectives who hunted Cox the first time around, and he considers the killer's escape an insult to his legacy. Determined to capture the killer again, he follows a hunch that leads him to where Edmund grew up. Gary Chatmon is a private investigator looking for a missing girl named Jessica Hong, who he believes was one of Edmund Cox's victims. Jessica was writing a paper on the legend of The River Man before she disappeared. Gary and Keith decide to team up, but they soon encounter a strange girl. June Audrey is a teenage runaway with a backpack full of articles on Edmund Cox. She too has come to these woods in search of the killer. The three travelers head upriver, each carrying their own dark secrets as they pursue a man of pure evil, and the local legend some say is behind it all. Along the River of Flesh is the sequel to the international horror sensation Gone to See the River Man. Picking up where the first book left off, Triana's transgressive novel builds upon the terrifying world of The River Man, and the miserable souls who dare to find him.
Full Brutal
Winner of the Splatterpunk Award for Best Novel. Kim White is a very popular cheerleader. She's pretty, healthy, and comes from a well-off family. She has everything a girl of sixteen is supposed to want. And she's sick to death of it. In search of something to pull her out of her suicidal thoughts, she begrudgingly decides to lose her virginity, having heard it's a life-changing event. But Kim doesn't want to do it the same way her peers do. She seduces one of her teachers, hoping to ruin his life just for the fun of it. This starts Kim on a runaway train of sadism, and she makes every effort to destroy the lives of those around her. But soon simple backstabbing is not enough to keep her excited, and she nosedives into sabotage, violence, and even murder. When Kim finds out she's pregnant with her teacher's child, a new madness overtakes her, and she realizes there's only one thing that will satisfy her baby's hunger . . .
The Uncanny House
Old Mr Barker was a curmudgeon who underfed his dogs to make them vicious and kept his low-paid staff loyal with promises of legacies that never materialised. Following his death, his home is sold at auction for an absurdly cheap price to Peggy and Percy Dacre. But when the young couple move into their new home with their four children, Peggy soon discovers that The Beeches-commonly referred to as 'Hell Corner' by the locals-is already occupied. This new edition of The Uncanny House, the first since its original publication in 1927, includes a twenty-page biographical essay by Gina R. Collia: 'Mary L. Pendered: Author, Suffragist, Pacifist, and Thoroughly Good Woman'.
Annie Mary and the Witch of Madelia, Minnesota
It is the 1880s when a farmer living near Madelia, Minnesota, makes a desperate deal with the devil through Nita, a witch who wants his nine-year-old daughter, Annie Mary, to sacrifice to the devil for black magic powers. When the farmer refuses and attempts to escape with Annie Mary, a chain of events ensues that ends in tragedy. Over a hundred years later, Nita is making her presence known in ways that terrify the town, especially a few of its younger residents that include a high school athlete and his friends. Meanwhile, Suzy is hosting a slumber party with five other girls when they decide to turn off the light and say, "Annie Mary" six times. When the witch appears and tells them three people must die because they disturbed her sleep, she begins her rampage. Now there is only one person who can save all of them from a dark fate. In this horror fairy tale, teenagers and others battle an evil witch who has returned from the past to wreak havoc on a Minnesota town.
Something Dead
Seven guests spend a weekend tucked away at a secluded mansion in the Canadian Rockies as part of a psychological study. Sophia is excited to have her best friend, Eve, join as her plus one.The study will observe the effects of stress and fear on cognition in a controlled environment. Not only do the participants get to spend a weekend at a beautiful mansion surrounded by lush forest, but there is also the promise of an enticing cash prize. All that participants must do is ignore the increasingly eerie atmosphere as they explore the turn-of-the-century manor and complete their given tasksUnbeknownst to the participants, the mansion has a dark history. Tragedy and Death have been constant residents of Mortoak Estates. It's a bloody history that participants are now entwined in, whether they like it or not. Sophia immediately feels that something is wrong... or is it? The creepy messages and feeling of being watched could be part of the whole experiment.Instead of a weekend filled with luxury and exploration, it becomes clear that the only objective will be to survive. Sophia is forced to take charge and overcome her fears if she wants to get out alive.
Night Clock
And still the Night Clock ticks... Phil Trevena's patients are dying and he needs answers. One of the disturbed men in his care tells him that he needs to find Daniel, that Daniel will be able to explain what is happening. But who is Daniel? Daniel was lost once, broken by the same force that has turned its hatred on Trevena. His destiny is greater than he could ever imagine. Drawn together, Trevena and Daniel embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery, encountering The Firmament Surgeons in the Dark Time-the flux above our reality. Whoever controls Dark Time controls the minds of humanity. The Firmament Surgeons, aware of the approach of limitless hostility and darkness, are gathered to bring an end to the war with the Autoscopes, before they tear our reality apart. Paul Meloy's extraordinarily rich debut novel introduces us to a world just beyond our own, shattering our preconceptions about creativity and mental illness, presenting us with a novel like no other.
Dirty Spirits
"The author puts a great twist on the ghost story. Add a family with some strange rituals, some body horror, dark humor and you've got yourself a great read!" -Audrey's Vault of Horror Take the dark family dynamics of Netflix's THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, add some EVIL DEAD 2 level mayhem, then wrap it in LEAVING LAS VEGAS' unflinching portrayal of addiction, and you have the new offbeat occult/paranormal novel from the twisted mind of Sawney Hatton. SOME VOWS ARE FOREVER... They say you can't choose who you fall in love with, and Doug believed it. He didn't expect to fall in love with an addict. Once he did, he knew the relationship would be challenging. But there are some things you can never imagine happening, crazy stuff you can never prepare for no matter how hard you try. All Doug can do now is hang on and hope the love of his life isn't dragged back into hell by her ex-fianc矇 who can't move on. Because while Liam Fowlington may be dead... he's far from departed. "The tension is tight, the pacing is amazing, and I was kept on edge the entire time. The book is very reminiscent of Jordan Peele's GET OUT, but with more of the paranormal mixed in." -The Writing Werewolf
The Winslow Incident
As a mysterious affliction spreads, a sleepy small town descends into madness in this "strikingly original" thriller and Daphne du Maurier Award nominee (Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Extinction). Everything seems normal in Winslow, Washington, as the tourists arrive for summer fun--the carnival in Prospect Park, the ghost-town tour--and the locals retreat to Ruby Creek to cool off. The only thing that's unusual is the death of Pard Holloway's cattle after a brief, strange illness. But now the disease seems to be spreading to humans. One by one, individuals deteriorate into lunacy. Seventeen-year-old Hazel Winslow, however, is perfectly healthy. That leaves her to confront the crisis on her own while her father, the sheriff, heads into the woods to hunt a fearsome creature; her boyfriend grows delusional; and ghosts invade her grandmother's broken-down mansion. How can she reason with them when their minds aren't functioning? And what would be worse--succumbing to the sickness, or being the last sane person left? Inspired by true events and informed by historical accounts, this modern Gothic tale evokes the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials and the terror of the events in Pont-Saint-Esprit, France, in 1951. "Plenty of thrills." --Kirkus Reviews
A Flowering Wound
"It was only in my dearly loved evenings that I still felt at home." - Joseph RothTwo of the stories in this collection by John Howard have their setting in a certain west London suburb-the calm prospect of its small houses and tree-lined roads is deceptive. And throughout this selection of stories, whether in outer London or hyperinflationary Berlin, Romania in the febrile 1930s, or the austerity Britain of recent years, we encounter people who live on the peripheries of their cities and societies-and at the edge of their own lives and illusions. They might think they know the rules, but it often turns out they do not, after all. Or perhaps the rules changed-silently, abruptly. In these stories past and present come together with wounding consequences for those caught out by the system-or its absence.
The Fatal Move
"I cannot endure these frequent fits of terror much longer."Written in Belfast and Bangor during the partition of Ireland, the six strange stories comprising Conall Cearnach's The Fatal Move are unusual documents of the time. "Cearnach" was the pseudonym of F. W. O'Connell, a peculiar Protestant divine, linguist and Irish language scholar, oddball essayist, and early national broadcaster. His sole fiction collection showcases a wide scope: the conte cruel, the ghost story, the locked-room mystery, and the science-fictional satire. What unifies the stories is O'Connell's playful, outward-looking perspective, inspired by his love of the diverse cultures and languages of the world and his home country in equal measure. A unique figure in Irish life, Cearnach's character is perhaps more present in these stories than the anxieties of the time in which they were written. For this volume, Reggie Chamberlain-King provides an extensive introduction examining O'Connell's life and works.
Finder's Keeper's
It is a widely-believed theory that the past, present and future are all, inexorably, linked together - and that, if certain conditions are allowed to prevail, we can look into past or future events as though they persist in the present day. Unfortunately, such knowledge often comes at a price which those who might seek it are unwilling to pay - and the brief glimpses obtained by often dubious methods are sufficient to warn of the consequences thereby. For most people this thirst for knowledge of other times than their own is confined to foraging the shelves of a library - or a visit to some seaside teller of fortunes who has a gift of predicting things yet to come. Concealed among these fairly innocuous pastimes, however, are the perils of encountering some spirit or entity whose existence transcends the boundaries of time - and who, if given the opportunity, will take advantage of the susceptible mind. This is a tale of just such an individual - whose own quest for knowledge leads him seriously awry. May it serve as a warning to anyone who follows.........
The Wraith of Raven's Wood
Ghosts can take many forms; the souls of the departed; reflections of past events - or those who just frustrate us by moving things around. There is, however, a fourth kind, defying all description - who delight in inflicting suffering and pain. For the most part, however, they do us little harm - inhabitants of a nether world from which they, rarely, venture forth. They exist, primarily, in tales told around the fireside on cold, Winter's evenings - when the rattle of a door latch or the creak of a floorboard bestows upon them a reality they seldom possess. Still, there are some who will swear to having seen the genuine thing - usually when susceptible to those kinds of delusions born of a drink, or two, at the local hostelry. That is not to say, of course, that all such tales are untrue - and the man, or woman, who simply brushes them aside may, one day, regret their blatant denials. Within the pages of this book you will find a cautionary tale of a man - who, through his own stubbornness, allows himself to be seduced into just such a trap. However, be warned before opening the cover and simply seeking a couple of hours of spooky entertainment. There are, without doubt, beings such as these just waiting for the moment when your guard is let down.......and your expression of absolute disbelief transforms into one of utter dread.........
Sweet Delicious Candy
A curated story collection featuring fifty terrifying and disturbing dark fiction drabbles.
The Haunted Baronet
Haunted Baronet is a spellbinding tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue, blending elements of Gothic horror with atmospheric prose and unforgettable characters. Gripping from the first page to the last, this chilling masterpiece will keep readers on the edge of their seats, daring them to uncover the secrets that lie within the haunted halls of Ashbourne Manor. The story revolves around a tantalizing mystery surrounding the cursed baronetcy, enticing readers to uncover its secrets alongside the protagonist. With twists and turns aplenty, "Haunted Baronet" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to discover what lurks in the shadows. Beyond its supernatural elements, the book delves into themes of fate, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, offering readers food for thought long after they've finished reading.Despite being written over a century ago, the story is still effective at creating a creepy atmosphere and building suspense.
A Book Of Ghosts
"A Book of Ghosts" by S. Baring-Gould is a chilling collection of supernatural tales, encompassing ghost stories, paranormal encounters, and eerie happenings. Set against the backdrop of Victorian literature, these Gothic fiction narratives delve into haunted tales and spectral encounters that haunt the reader's imagination. Baring-Gould weaves a tapestry of apparitions and ghostly apparitions, each story steeped in Victorian folklore and the macabre. From haunted houses to mysterious happenings in the dead of night, the author explores the depths of Gothic horror with an expert hand, evoking a sense of dread and fascination in equal measure. Through eerie encounters with spirits and otherworldly beings, Baring-Gould invites readers into a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs, leaving them enthralled by the uncanny and the unknown. With its rich language and atmospheric settings, "A Book of Ghosts" stands as a testament to the enduring allure of supernatural literature in the Victorian era and beyond.
Merry Me
Feeling guilty at not having made his engagement to April official over the Christmas holidays, Jerry seeks to join her and Max for their annual after-Christmas getaway to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Not only is he looking forward to visiting the quaint Bavarian town, but since the town is known to visitors as a Christmas town, he sees this as a way to recreate the holiday spirit and finally make a commitment to both April and her daughter. What Jerry doesn't expect is to be drawn into a bidding war at a local estate sale or play referee to two spirits who discover he can see them and demand he help settle their differences. Just when Jerry thinks he has things under control, the Ghost of Christmas Past makes his presence known in the merry little town, causing things to feel a tad less jolly. Will Jerry be able to restore the status quo in the beautiful Christmas town in time to ask April to be his bride before they return home? Or will his plan be thwarted by things beyond his control? Find out when Jerry, Gunter, and the gang return in Merry Me, book fifteen of The Jerry McNeal Series.
The Ghastling
A beautifully designed modern day penny dreadful - short stories guaranteed to slip you a bit of the weird, the uncomfortable, the creepy, topped up with a garnish of terror.
Their Plane From Nowhere
THEIR PLANE FROM NOWHERE The TEDDY BEAR COLLECTION: book 1 In their small town in the Pocono Mountains, Earl Knox and Hank Grisset have never been considered among the pretty ones to anyone but each other. As lucky as Hank and Earl consider themselves to have found each other, that's about as far as luck has gone. All those Could'ah- Should'ah- Would'ah- moments a man never sees comin', but doesn't stop him from regretting them later in life. When Earl makes a critical decision that ultimately outs him and Hank, a mysterious plane shows up at their lake house. Coming out in a small town can erase friendships in a heartbeat. But when a rift in the family leads to a life-threatening accident, only their love and devotion for each other is gonna get them through this-that, and their plane from nowhere. Gay Fiction / Mature-Bear Romance / Paranormal Ghost Mystery / Family Drama / Long Time Lovers / Lumber Jacks / Hidden Love / Burn Level: Cruising / Heat Level 4 / Always Been, Always Will Be-HEA WORD COUNT: 26,906 The Teddy Bear Collection is a series of standalone books which share a common theme of Mature, Burly, Gay men; most of which having a little extra around the middle for hugging.The stories ranging from suspense to self-healing to a touch of paranormal, and they can be read in any order you like. Book 1: Their Plane From NowhereBook 2: Big Spoon & Teddy Bear Book 3: Ivan vs Ivan Book 4: TIME: Wounds All HealBook 5: Shaggin' the Dead
The Apology
This "sweeping intergenerational saga" tells the story of a pampered and defiant South Korean matriarch thrust into the afterlife from which she seeks a second chance to make amends (Kirstin Chen)--and fights off a tragic curse that could devastate generations to come. In South Korea, a 105-year-old woman receives a letter. Ten days later, she has been thrust into the afterlife, fighting to head off a curse that will otherwise devastate generations to come. Hak Jeonga has always shouldered the burden of upholding the family name. When she sent her daughter-in-law to America to cover up an illegitimate birth, she was simply doing what was needed to preserve the reputations of her loved ones. How could she have known that decades later, this decision would return to haunt her--threatening to tear apart her bond with her beloved son, her relationship with her infuriatingly insolent sisters, and the future of the family she has worked so hard to protect? Part ghost story and part family epic, The Apology is an incisive tale of sisterhood and diaspora, reaching back to the days of Japanese colonialism and the Korean War, and told through the singular voice of a defiant, funny, and unforgettable centenarian. Paperback includes a Reading Group Guide, Jimin Han's family recipes, and a conversation with the author Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2023 - Shondaland's The Best Books to Read for Summer 2023 - San Francisco Chronicle's 17 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer - Publishers Weekly's Fall 2023 Adult Announcements: Literary Fiction - Goodreads's 88 Upcoming Books the Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read - Los Angeles Times's 10 Books to Add to Your Reading List in August - Apple Books's Best Books of August
Memory and Bone
A troubled young ghost hunter. A vengeful spirit. They're the perfect match. Until they're not.By day, Jessica Roman-Dell is broke, unemployed, and newly evicted from her apartment. By night, she's the Friendly Neighborhood Ghost Hunter, an aspiring YouTuber and paranormal investigator hoping to find a real ghost so her channel can go viral.Following reports of paranormal activity behind the old Methodist church, Jessica encounters the spirit of a murder victim named Jerry lurking among the headstones. When Jerry follows Jessica home, she can't believe her luck: Jessica can get all the ghostly footage she wants for her channel while helping Jerry come to terms with his own death and solve his murder. Yet Jerry doesn't want his murder to be solved. In fact, he knows his killers. And he's going to make them pay.
The Mourning of Leone Manor
When death cuts Remi's marriage to Edgar Leone short, she is forced to confront his only living son...and their romantic past. Forced to return to Leone Manor after years of exile, Ben quickly lets her know he is uninterested in making amends. Forced to deal with his temper, her overbearing family, and the discovery of unsettling love letters written for her with no signature, Remi is lost.Haunted by his sister's death years prior, Ben is far from thrilled to return to his childhood home. With a wound far deeper than a mere chip on his shoulder, Ben approaches his father's death like a building storm. He senses something is amiss at the manor and has a growing suspicion that his father was murdered.As an inevitable passion grows between them, Ben and Remi fight to uncover the manor's secrets as the darkness creeping through the cracks in the walls threatens to bring them down. Phantoms roam the halls of Leone Manor, and where there are ghosts, there is also foul play.
Whispers Through Time
A historic Canadian property becomes the canvas for a tale that spans generations. In 1914, a tragedy unfolded, leaving scars that linger far beyond the passage of time. In 1947, a visionary purchases the haunted remnants, seeking a new beginning for his family, but his young daughter senses a ghost from the far past. In the present, urban explorers unlock the secrets of the past while running a web design company. Photographs and sketches capture the essence of the property, documenting the whispers of spirits from another era. As the explorers navigate the abandoned corridors and forgotten chambers, the photographs unveil subtle anomalies until supernatural phenomena manifest that defy explanation. Amidst the subtle changes in decor and the flickering candle flames frozen in time, the explorers find themselves entangled in a mystery transcending the boundaries of the living and the dead, forcing the urban explorers to confront the unresolved secrets that echo through the corridors of time. Is a structure just that, or can it house remnants of horror, pain and sin? The urban explorers find they must confront the unresolved secrets that echo through the corridors of time.
Keterlyn
A young girl is found in the woods among the bodies of one hundred and thirty children. Six-year-old Keterlyn is the sole survivor of a horrifying paranormal atrocity. When Detective Janet Walsh is assigned to the case, she quickly realizes she is involved in something otherworldly. Walsh enlists supernatural expert Dr. Tony Small, and as the horrifying details emerge, they unearth a buried legend. The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
The Day of the Door
Once there were four Lasco siblings banded together against a world that failed to protect them. But on a hellish night that marked the end of their childhood, eldest brother Shawn died violently after being dragged behind closed doors. Though the official finding was accidental death, Nathan Lasco knows better, and has never forgiven their mother, Stella.Now two decades later, Stella promises to finally reveal the truth of what happened on The Day of the Door. Accompanied by a paranormal investigative team, the Lasco family comes together one final time, but no one is prepared for the revelations waiting for them on the third floor.Praise for The Day of the Door"The Day of the Door is psychological horror at its best! Unresolved trauma within a dysfunctional family takes a blood chilling supernatural turn. Keep your Jacob's Ladder handy because this book is electrifying and terrifying."-N.J. Gallegos, author of The Broken Heart"The Day of the Door by Laurel Hightower is a sparking crucible of family strife from its brutal opening scene to its shocking end. Three adult children, whose lives have been shattered by the trauma of their brother's death, finally get to confront the person responsible: their mother Stella. But that isn't the whole story, is it? The Day of the Door is a propulsive, often terrifying read that diced my nerve endings. Take a deep breath before you dive in because Hightower always holds you under."-Chris Panatier, author of The Redemption of Morgan Bright and The Phlebotomist"An intense shard of trauma, poised to cut you. Hightower is a master at extracting the heart of a haunting and stuffing us into the claustrophobic hollow left behind. I will never get the s矇ance out of my head."-Hailey Piper, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of Teeth and Cranberry Cove
Burn the Girls
Would you sacrifice everything to save the ones you love?Constance is a fiercely independent high school senior living in rural James City County, Virginia. After their father abandons the family, she and her sister Abigail move into their late cousin's home with their mother, Delilah. Constance quickly becomes frustrated by her new life and her mother's obsession with their family's legacy. In defiance, she aspires to make a new life for herself and leave this place forever.But when a life-altering tragedy strikes, Constance is thrust into adulthood and a fight for survival against unimaginable forces.Brutal visions haunt her.Deeply disturbing and immersive paranormal experiences challenge her perception of reality.And worse, something is taking hold of her little sister, Abigail.How far will Constance go to save her sister and restore their family's legacy?Suspenseful, heart-breaking, and wildly imaginative, Burn the Girls is the first novel in The Haunting of the Whispering House paranormal horror series from author L.C. Marino.
Burn the Girls
Would you sacrifice everything to save the ones you love?Constance is a fiercely independent high school senior living in rural James City County, Virginia. After their father abandons the family, she and her sister Abigail move into their late cousin's home with their mother, Delilah. Constance quickly becomes frustrated by her new life and her mother's obsession with their family's legacy. In defiance, she aspires to make a new life for herself and leave this place forever.But when a life-altering tragedy strikes, Constance is thrust into adulthood and a fight for survival against unimaginable forces.Brutal visions haunt her.Deeply disturbing and immersive paranormal experiences challenge her perception of reality.And worse, something is taking hold of her little sister, Abigail.How far will Constance go to save her sister and restore their family's legacy?Suspenseful, heart-breaking, and wildly imaginative, Burn the Girls is the first novel in The Haunting of the Whispering House paranormal horror series from author L.C. Marino.
We Come Bearing Curses
Nestled in primeval forests and misty valleys is the isolated community of Haven Shire. This quiet town holds a terrible secret that only the brothers Thatch know- this is where the world ends.Born and raised in the shadows of Haven Shire, George and Phineas Thatch must face their past and worst fears and prevent cosmic horrors from invading our plane of reality.Along with an eclectic team of misfits, they will put their lives on the line to stop a family of murdering cultists from summoning the apocalypse. Against an army of horrors from beyond the Veil, these unlikely heroes will use every weapon at their disposal. Even those that bear the curse of their past.They just have to resolve their family trauma at the same time.
The Elemental Trilogy
"It was a place shunned by the people of the village, as it had been shunned by their fathers before them. There were many things said about it, and all were of evil. No one ever went near it, either by day or night. In the village it was a synonym of all that is unholy and dreadful."The three self-contained novels in William Hope Hodgson's "elemental" horror trilogy do not share central characters or locations, instead-through transcribed testimonies and "found" manuscripts-they weave narratives of growing dread and unease among sailors in peril, haunted house residents, and unknown monsters from the deep. Enjoy the unspoken horrors of The Boats of the "Glen Carrig," The House on the Borderland and The Ghost Pirates.Curated and edited by C.S.R. Calloway, Horror Historia brings together the most influential monsters and original gothic stories in one blood-curdling collection.
The Damned
"THE DAMNED" of tales by way of Algernon Blackwood, the author endeavors to amalgamate a myriad of his fictional musings right into a cohesive and handy anthology, ensuring that readers of every age can immerse themselves inside the wealthy tapestry of his creativeness. The compilation, aptly titled "THE DAMNED," offers a various array of narratives that variety from the fascinating and amazing to the subtly unsettling, skillfully drawing readers into the realms of horror and marvel. Presented at a less expensive fee, Blackwood's tales are designed to captivate audiences, with a few narratives delivering on the spot fascination, whilst others lightly insinuate themselves, progressively enveloping readers. The collection, unified in an unmarried draft, serves as a treasury of compelling thoughts, showcasing Blackwood's mastery in the horror style. This version of "THE DAMNED" features a hanging new cowl and a professionally typeset manuscript, rendering the undying testimonies each modern and without difficulty readable. With this thoughtfully crafted compilation, Algernon Blackwood's exploration of the supernatural turns into no longer handiest a literary journey but a visually attractive and on hand experience for fanatics of horror and fiction throughout generations.
Friends Like Dust
"Friends Like Dust is a paranormal page-turner that will haunt you to the last page." Pamela K. Kinney, author of Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters and the YA fantasy, Demon Memories. Even ghosts have secrets-and Vivien learns those secrets can be deadly. Vivien Brewer doesn't make friends easily. She loves to read and enjoys her own company. But when she moves to France with her military family, she meets Mignon, who soon becomes her best friend. The only problem? Mignon is a ghost who died when she was the same age Vivien is now. At first, it's wonderful having a friend, especially one who helps Vivien learn the French language. But an elderly woman warns her that Mignon has a dark secret. For the third time in her young life, Vivien finds herself befriending a ghost-but this time, the friendship may prove fatal. Can Vivien learn the secret in time to save herself and everyone else in this haunted home? Can she conquer the forces of darkness once more swirling around her and find some measure of peace for her newfound friend? And why do these spirits always speak to her? Friends Like Dust is the most spellbinding visitation yet in the sensational Army Brat Hauntings series.
