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.
The Book of Werewolves
Unmask the truth behind the legend: Embark on a captivating investigation into the history and myth of werewolves.Delve into a world where folklore and fact collide, guided by the renowned Victorian scholar Sabine Baring-Gould. This unique treatise begins with a meticulous examination of shape-shifting myths across cultures, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe. Prepare to encounter fascinating literary references and delve into the scientific theories once used to explain the phenomenon.But "The Book of Werewolves" is far from an academic tome. As you progress, prepare for a thrilling shift in tone. Baring-Gould takes you on a dark journey through "true crime" accounts of individuals accused of lycanthropic acts. From cannibalistic serial killers to those driven by macabre obsessions, these unsettling case studies, including the infamous tale of Gilles de Rais, offer a glimpse into the darker corners of human psychology.Though their connection to werewolves may seem tenuous, these accounts raise intriguing questions about our fascination with the beast within. Is lycanthropy merely a monstrous myth, or a reflection of our primal fears and desires?"The Book of Werewolves" invites you to explore this enigmatic subject from a multitude of angles. It's a captivating blend of historical analysis, chilling true crime, and folkloric wonder, guaranteed to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the legend of the werewolf.
The Ghost of Mackey House
The Mackey House is a century-old house that has been converted to a quaint bed and breakfast in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. When a struggling writer returns to Mackey House for a writing retreat, he learns that the husband of the owner of the B&B has gone missing. Inspired by the enigmatic statue on the front lawn, he begins researching the tragic and twisted history of Mackey House, and its predecessor the Mackey Hotel, for his next novel. He teams up with a local Sheriff's deputy investigating the husband's disappearance, and they uncover secrets that will put them, body and soul, in the gravest danger.
The Portrait
The Portrait is set mainly in the late summer/early autumn 1928, and opens in France where Richard Anderson, in his mid-thirties, a wealthy publisher and writer is researching for a book he is writing on his home, Shearwater Manor, a 17th century manor house in Berkshire. The house was very run down when Richard first saw it five years earlier, having been empty for almost one hundred years, since the death of Thomas Courtney, he young squire. His ill-fated life and untimely death had deterred all prospective purchasers until, that is, the arrival of the level-headed and skeptical Richard Anderson. He ordered extensive renovations to return the manor to its former glory, and has been living there for three years, alone, except for the servants, all of whom live out, apart from Maurice, the butler, who has a room at the manor. Whilst in France, Richard meets Yvette Moreau, a young French woman in her early twenties, and after a whirlwind romance the pair fall in love. Yvette has no family, so they return to Shearwater Manor, with plans to marry some weeks later, to enable Richard's closest friends, the Appleby's, to attend the wedding. On their arrival at the manor, Yvette sees a portrait hanging in the sitting room and asks Richard about it. He tells her it is the portrait of Thomas Courtney, who became squire of the estate in the 1820s after the death of his father. He relates the tale of Thomas's short and tragic life, and his eventual suicide, following the death of his wife, Catherine, in a riding accident. However, Richard could never have imagined the effect this subsequently has on Yvette. From that point she becomes obsessed with the story, having vivid dreams and imaginings, with the result that tragedy lies in wait.
Voices
Lynn's always heard voices, but what if she's not the crazy one?Hell is a real place, and it's in Michigan.Lynn spent her life trying to escape the tourist trap of her hometown of Hell, Michigan. After a failed semester at college, she had no choice but to return home. Usually, she made a habit of hanging out in the woods around her mother's home and avoiding the tourists. When a voice calls to her from the woods, she follows it.Hearing voices is nothing new to her but hearing one outside of her regulars isn't. The voice leads her down a rabbit hole of the town's secrets. West Gate Hospital was an urban legend she'd heard about since she was a kid. Except legends don't leave buildings behind.
72 Hours
72 Hours. Three Days.Rivers Hospital, the place that was once infamous as an asylum opens its doors to Dr Rebecca Carter, a psychologist and writer. She was given three days to gather her final research into the experimental and cruel methods used in the asylum in the 19th century. Patients whisper of people trapped in the walls, and a Shadow Man who haunts the hospital. Rebecca follows the story of a Dr Floyd, an eminent and popular doctor in the asylum, and Jenny, a patient.But the shadows are watching. She has only 72 hours left.
The Other End
In his day, R. Ellis Roberts was a well-known literary critic and writer. He contributed reviews and articles to a number of periodicals, including the Daily News, Observer, Empire Review, London Mercury, Bookman, Saturday Review, and Guardian. He was literary editor for the New Statesman and Time and Tide, and he hosted a book review programme for BBC Radio. In 1923, his only collection of uncanny short stories, The Other End, was published by Cecil Palmer and received glowing reviews. The critic for the Bookman declared the author 'as well able to write stories of his own as to criticise those of others', having achieved a mastery of his subject that at times 'challenges comparison with Poe and Hawthorne'. And Gerald Gould, in the Saturday Review, suggested that no nervous person should read the book when 'alone at night in a remote cottage on a lonely moor'. This new edition of The Other End includes four reviews written by R. Ellis Roberts about the work of Arthur Machen, of whom he was an admirer-for the Bookman, Daily News, and Sewanee Review-and a biographical essay by Gina R. Collia, 'R. Ellis Roberts: The Critic Who Read for Pleasure'.
Scenes from the Blanket
"There's a curse on this city," the Funnyman said in a withered voice, placing his glass of whisky meticulously on the surface of the chipped wooden bar. "And we're all within its reach. "Blake Worthington longs for the wisdom found only in the dark -- within the shadows of a city after hours. A charismatic young writer who had once guided many of his contemporaries into a world of intellectual discovery, Blake desires nothing more now than to be reunited with his former lover, Judith Blair. And so he travels to the mystical city of New Orleans, where the paranormal population rivals the living, where legendary excess merges with historical elegance and where supernatural folklore is about to become terrifying fact.
Society Place
Set during the blazing English summer of 1976, recently widowed Heather Lowes moves into the house she was supposed to live with her husband.But now she is alone.Or at least, she thinks she is.It is a normal terrace house, on an everyday, run-down working class street, in a dying industrial town. A place that seldom sees the extraordinary.However, when Heather meets her new neighbours - the old woman next door, the kid from a few doors down - they all seem concerned that she has moved into the house at the end of Society Place. They seem to know something.Heather's nights in the house are troubled. She senses a presence, particularly on the stairs, and down in the cellar. She dare not go down there. As the sweltering summer rages on, Heather experiences supernatural turmoil that tests her sanity and pushes her understanding of reality to its very limits.She learns that there isn't just one ghost.There is a Nest of Ghosts that haunt, not just her house, but all the houses on Society Place. Heather also comes to learn of the Nest's interest in the baby growing inside her, and of the far-reaching consequences of the events of that summer and how they will still be felt into the first decades of the 21st century.
What Follows ...
"The footsteps have come again. Whatever it is has found me."In memory of their friend David, four women set out to walk the famous Overland Track in Tasmania's Central Highlands. It is the middle of winter and they are alone on the trail. Or are they? As they find themselves far from any help or chance of rescue, Jane records their growing fear that something is following them. Something they are terrified will catch up with them.As they race to get to the end of the track, they can't help asking: did they bring it with them?
Frequency of the Dead
Frequency of the Dead is the first novel Jonas Saul wrote over twenty years ago.Detective Bryce Jacob is on edge. His superiors are threatening suspension, but he won't-he can't-give up the hunt for his son's murderer. At a routine meeting with a confidential informant, Detective Jacob and his CI are injured in something the media call an "air quake." Over a week later, Detective Jacob wakes from a coma with a new talent-he can see the other side.When a strange woman appears in his hospital room with a warning, he learns he must work with his CI to stop an imminent attack against Los Angeles. The people responsible for the air quake have a larger device, and in a few days, they plan to detonate, killing thousands of people. But before that, they want Detective Jacob dead. They tried once but killed his son instead. They failed a second time with the air-quake device.Determined to stop them, Detective Jacob goes after them.But they're ready and waiting for him.They won't miss again.
Twists of Fate (Tales of Hope)
Twists of Fate (Tales of Hope): The earliest writings of Jonas Saul!Some of these stories were written years before he ever wrote a novel. Readers familiar with his Sarah Roberts Series may notice an earlier version of that storyline developing in some tales.The stories include: - A man sees the future in a freak occurrence and saves the lives of people he was connected to for several decades but didn't know existed.- A 911 operator receives a request for help that mystifies her because it's her own emergency.- A woman suffering from face blindness (prosopagnosia) is robbed and can't identify the culprit.- A man is lost in the woods on a winter's night, close to hypothermia, only to be carried to safety by someone who has been dead for years.- A man's terminally ill mother attends his wedding, but once everything is over, he learns that his sick mother had succumbed to her illness the night before, and there's a price-one he will have to pay.These are just a sample of the page-turning tales that await you in Twists of Fate (Tales of Hope)
A Haunting Touch
Nightmare on memory lane.I'm Darla. I'm a psychometrist. I can read thoughts and emotions left upon objects. Some people call my ability a "gift." Some people are idiots.You see, my ability isn't providing easy answers when I try to learn who killed one of my inn's guests, a developer about to cover a scenic meadow with condos.The dead developer created another problem. Turns out his job site was the location of a long-ago demolished sanatorium. Unmarked graves are uncovered. And my "gift" is leaving me haunted by the memories of some of the sanatorium's deceased patients: shifters and other supernaturals.I feel obligated to find justice for the victims, as well as solve the murder of my guest, with the help of the Memory Guild. They're great at uncovering forgotten history.But they're no help whatsoever in solving my problems. Like finding my second husband who's still missing, without offending the dreamy detective who wants to be more than friends.Or, teaching my daughter how to help me at my historic inn, without her burning the place down.Or, making sure my inn's own resident ghosts behave, without encouraging the Elvis impersonator's spirit to sing "Hound Dog" in the middle of the day.I'd always believed that in middle age I'd be living the good life. Instead, I'm living the psychic life. Of magic, mayhem, and murder.
Phony Ghost Stories
Dare if you will to accompany the Ghost Righter, Desmond St. John, his rational collaborator, Duff Cooper, and Ella Nostrova, their Belorussian trance medium, as they free the drear departed trapped in the Forever Purgatory of the Bardo realm. In five shocking encounters, The Ghost Righter rescues- The groping ghost in the Lincroft Inn Atheist ghosts who left this world while unblessing a road in Deland A chain-smoking ghost who haunts the children of Dumberton A narcissist ghost who, out of loyalty to the boss, topples a Mafia family Moldy Girl, a vengeful ghost intent on slaying the men of Downer's Grove Readers, be warned-"God's other door" opens in both directions. The Cosmic Veil that separates this world from the otherworld is crossable. The afterlife is not Summerland. There is no joy in being dead. If the dead remain in the earth's plane for too long, they become malevolent has-beings. Even the righteous dead turn into hateful things. Say your prayers. Confess your sins. Carry cloves of garlic. Clutch jars of Holy Water. Clutch the jars tightly. Keep the lights on when you encounter these ghosts. All the lights. All the time.
Phony Ghost Stories
Dare if you will to accompany the Ghost Righter, Desmond St. John, his rational collaborator, Duff Cooper, and Ella Nostrova, their Belorussian trance medium, as they free the drear departed trapped in the Forever Purgatory of the Bardo realm. In five shocking encounters, The Ghost Righter rescues- The groping ghost in the Lincroft Inn Atheist ghosts who left this world while unblessing a road in Deland A chain-smoking ghost who haunts the children of Dumberton A narcissist ghost who, out of loyalty to the boss, topples a Mafia family Moldy Girl, a vengeful ghost intent on slaying the men of Downer's Grove Readers, be warned-"God's other door" opens in both directions. The Cosmic Veil that separates this world from the otherworld is crossable. The afterlife is not Summerland. There is no joy in being dead. If the dead remain in the earth's plane for too long, they become malevolent has-beings. Even the righteous dead turn into hateful things. Say your prayers. Confess your sins. Carry cloves of garlic. Clutch jars of Holy Water. Clutch the jars tightly. Keep the lights on when you encounter these ghosts. All the lights. All the time.
I Will Find You
She needs him to find her sister.He needs her to figure out who he is... Or does he?Zoe Rossi shines on stage at the Paris Opera, but away from the spotlight, she is haunted by her sister's mysterious disappearance. Her world is turned upside down when she's kidnapped by a man she believes is connected to her sister's case.But her captor's fragmented memory and claims of innocence cast doubt on everything Zoe thought she knew. And now he needs her to figure out who he is. Zoe has no choice but to help him uncover his identity. What if the key to her sister's disappearance is locked up in his head, in some memory he just can't seem to reach?As Zoe helps her captor delve into his past, they uncover chilling connections to other missing women, revealing a complex and disturbing pattern.Meanwhile, Zoe's brother-in-law is grappling with his own guilt after what happened between him and Zoe at their hotel, the night before she was abducted.He has already lost his wife and can't bear the thought of losing Zoe too.Determined to find her, he joins forces with a psychic detective whose unorthodox methods may be their last hope.As they chase down leads on Zoe, they start piecing together a trail of evidence that could lead to her and maybe even shed light on what happened to the other missing women.Will Zoe's search for the truth reveal her captor's real identity and find out what happened to her sister? Or is she going to end up as just another name on a list of unexplained disappearances? The truth is as evasive as the climax of the darkest opera, and time is running out.ive into this riveting thriller, where nothing is as it seems. In a race against time, the line between truth and deception blurs. Get ready for a suspenseful journey that will keep you guessing until the breathtaking finale.
Wealdstone
It has all been leading to this...When a powerful supernatural entity known as a Pain Wraith breaks free from her realm and descends on the town of Wealdstone with a plan to wipe out humanity, it is down to the team from the Dark Corner stories to come together in a motley crew of vampires, werewolves, humans and a second pain wraith to stop her.
One Last Touch
Staff who disappear after sunset. Footsteps that echo in the halls. Alswell Manor is at once a place of life and death, love and tragedy. When the manor passes to Georgina after her mother's death, she is unprepared for how much the old house would feel like home.Haunted by the mysteries in her past, Georgina is determined to unravel the truth of what happened to her mother, and their twisted connection to the house drawing her in.With malevolent forces stalking her every move, and a man she could never have growing closer to capturing her heart, Georgina must uncover the truth, before it too claims her. One Last Touch is an atmospheric standalone romantic horror perfect for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Spells For Forgetting.
The Ghosts of Lille
On the eve of her family's move to a remote village in Alberta, Emma has a terrifying recurring nightmare. Though she is shaken, she chalks the dream up to nerves. After all, who wouldn't have reservations about living under the shadow of Turtle Mountain, the site of Canada's deadliest rockslide?Their new house is quaint, and its surroundings beautiful, but soon after the move, Emma is troubled by strange events. Unsure if she can even trust her own instincts, she is isolated with the growing fear that her family is in danger. Unsettled and searching for answers, she befriends Felix, an older resident of the area. He begins to tell her the history of her house, relating the tragic, often ghostly stories of the families that lived there before. And as each tale of supernatural terror unfolds, Emma realizes that her family might be in greater danger than she possibly could have imagined.
The Ghosts of Lille
On the eve of her family's move to a remote village in Alberta, Emma has a terrifying recurring nightmare. Though she is shaken, she chalks the dream up to nerves. After all, who wouldn't have reservations about living under the shadow of Turtle Mountain, the site of Canada's deadliest rockslide?Their new house is quaint, and its surroundings beautiful, but soon after the move, Emma is troubled by strange events. Unsure if she can even trust her own instincts, she is isolated with the growing fear that her family is in danger. Unsettled and searching for answers, she befriends Felix, an older resident of the area. He begins to tell her the history of her house, relating the tragic, often ghostly stories of the families that lived there before. And as each tale of supernatural terror unfolds, Emma realizes that her family might be in greater danger than she possibly could have imagined.
We Are All Ghosts
We Are All GhostsA scatterbrained professional organizer comes up against unexplained evil in her own quiet neighborhood in this debut paranormal thriller.Thirty-something Sheryn Maples's peaceful life with her dog Ginger in her southern Indiana town is rudely interrupted when she purchases her first home in a rural neighborhood, close to a grungy old house that radiates darkness...At first Sheryn's life continues normally, with Sunday visits to her snobby mother to bake goodies, runs with her dog, chats with her married sister, and dreams of the hunky real estate agent who found her the home. All thoughts of romance fly out the window, though, when Sheryn begins to have disturbing episodes where she is visited by what seems to be the ghost of a pretty young teenager in a pink T-shirt, who can only wail in distress. The girl soon invades her dreams, and Sheryn must pluck up the courage to discover what dreadful fate befell the girl-or what is yet to happen. Aided by friendly local psychic Randy and a quirky married pair of paranormal investigators, Sheryn feels like she's getting close to solving the mystery, and saving a life.But will she have the presence of mind to defeat the evil that lurks just around the corner?
Twisted Fate (Tales of Horror)
Twisted Fate: Tales of Horror (A Collection of Stories of Terror) The Reaper - Jacob is a young boy who insists that his name is Mark and that he used to live in a nearby village in the 1930s. His parents agree to drive him to the village if only to put his delusions to rest. When they arrive, they discover that their son is right and that there's a bigger plan in place, and their family is at the very center of it. The Reaper is waiting - and he's been there all along.The Painting - A painting in Matt's home office has him spooked. On the surface, it's nothing more than a landscape scene. But now it's come to life. One evening, the painting's creek begins to flow, the leaves on the trees rustle, and a deer is spooked by someone nearby. As Matt stares at the moving picture on his wall, his wife enters the scene, followed by his ex-business partner. He discovers more than he bargained for ...The Ruse - A man receives a mysterious text that turns out to be prophetic. A few days later, he gets another one, which also comes true. As more texts come in, he chooses to act on the prophecies, and what follows changes his life forever.These stories and many more await you in Twisted Fate.
The Fate of Eleonor
An Unconventional Vampire Romance StoryOn a calm night in the Spanish countryside, Eleonor's life turned upside down when her own Coven betrays her, and everything she knew has been burned. She was forced to watch as humans murdered the love of her life, Max.Eleonor has walked the earth for over three centuries without her love, and the time has weathered her heart to stone. Without Max, she is broken. Just a shell of the human she once was. New York City is nothing like the Spanish countryside she once knew and loved, but it is a steady hunting ground for her to feed. And it's where she meets Julian.There's something familiar about him that she can't quite place. Something unspoken. The more time she spends with him, and the more he helps her with her pursuit of revenge upon those who killed Max, the closer she gets to discovering secrets long lost to vampire kind. There is more than just one soul in his human body. Together, they dive deeper and return to the place where it all began. The place where the real threats still linger.Will Eleonor find the answers she's looking for, or will she find more than she ever bargained for?
True Tales Of The Supernatural
12 GHASTLY REAL GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMASAccording to ancient folklore, the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning on Christmas Day, mark a period when the barrier between the living and the dead becomes blurred, allowing phantoms to wander our world. What better way to honour those 12 disquieting days than with the same number of ghostly tales?Brace yourself for harrowing accounts such as: The eerie hotel resident who liked to watch in Rapunzel...The terrible act of kindness in One Last Holiday...The man with death in his eyes in Deadbeat Daniel...The wraith who craved togetherness in Misery Loves Company...The unholy horror in the library in By The Book...The unnatural echoes that tormented a family in Upstairs, Downstairs...And remember, amidst the sparkle of tinsel and the joy of gift-giving, the spirit of Christmas isn't always merry. Sometimes, it lurks in the shadows, eager to trace icy fingers down your spine...Ready for those delicious, spine-tingling chills?
Spruce Road
The Little Maple Cabin on Spruce Road is the perfect place for an escape from city life. Hidden away in the middle of nowhere, in a forest, along winding roads, it's beautiful, pristine, and quiet. Almost too quiet. When a group of young friends decides to get away for a birthday celebration, they expect a weekend of drinking, partying, and relaxing by the fire. They don't even have to be careful with their volume, as their closest neighbour-the Cottage's mysterious owner-is two miles down the road. Their closest living neighbour, anyway. When their host warns them of a ghostly presence in the home, most don't take him seriously but, when mysterious things start happening, the group is forced to search for answers... ...and pray that they live long enough to find them...
The Riven
Detective John Hanlan hates these kinds of cases. Called to a particularly gruesome murder scene, the seasoned cop dreads the coming investigation when he spots the telltale signs of an uncanny killing. However he is unsure whether the slayer is an insane human monster or worse an unbalanced werewolf. After more bodies drop, Hanlan fears he won't be quick enough and others will pay for his failure to catch this cunningly mad killer. Will he be able to stop this scourge or will the city be bathed in blood? The Riven is a paranormal mystery/Urban fantasy and the second book in the Ghostwolf series. If you love murder with a bite and suspenseful Urban Fantasy you'll enjoy this different and unique take on werewolves and humans who are unapologetically true to themselves. Buy this preternatural read today and find out if Hanlan collars his killer before the streets run red.
Dead Revelations
For Cadence Riley, the investigation at Barrington Prison would change the afterlife forever.The Dead Show's investigation at the haunted prison causes shockwaves that affect both the living and the dead. Amid the fallout, Derrick has a chance encounter with an old professor that leads to an investigation at the local haunt Scarecrow Farms.Meanwhile, Cadence and Snow attempt to put together all of the puzzle pieces they have regarding Shaldoxz... except Snow is hiding a secret that will change the ghostly team's dynamic forever.When both teams reunite at Scarecrow Farms, they discover that the legendary old house harbors more than just stories. But will the cost be worth it?
Dead Revelations
For Cadence Riley, the investigation at Barrington Prison would change the afterlife forever.The Dead Show's investigation at the haunted prison causes shockwaves that affect both the living and the dead. Amid the fallout, Derrick has a chance encounter with an old professor that leads to an investigation at the local haunt Scarecrow Farms.Meanwhile, Cadence and Snow attempt to put together all of the puzzle pieces they have regarding Shaldoxz... except Snow is hiding a secret that will change the ghostly team's dynamic forever.When both teams reunite at Scarecrow Farms, they discover that the legendary old house harbors more than just stories. But will the cost be worth it?
Deadly Oath
Detective Stanley is investigating a murder," the news blared, but they didn't know the truth-it's my nephew lying cold on that factory floor. Few clues. No witnesses. Just silence and shadows in every hallway. I can feel someone watching, waiting. Each step I take pulls me deeper into something darker than I imagined. Then, a whisper in the dark: "You should've stayed out of this, Stanley."
The Lost Stradivarius
"The Lost Stradivarius" is a gripping Gothic horror novel written by John Meade Falkner, renowned for its atmospheric setting and sinister undertones. The narrative revolves around the ominous legacy of a cursed Stradivarius violin, its malevolent influence haunting the lives of those who come into contact with it. Falkner intricately weaves a tale of obsession, supernatural forces, and psychological turmoil, drawing readers into a world of eerie occurrences and unexplained mysteries. As the story unfolds, the protagonist, John Maltravers, becomes increasingly entangled in the dark secrets surrounding the violin, confronting the dark forces that threaten his sanity and his very existence. "The Lost Stradivarius" stands as a classic in Gothic literature, captivating readers with its haunting ambiance and its exploration of the timeless themes of fate, temptation, and the allure of the occult.
Spirits in Seattle
The sixth book in this popular ghost-hunting series takes the Paranormal Investigators League to a haunted bar & nightclub in Seattle, Washington.Being a former musician, the Olive Bar & Nightclub is the fruition of owner Garrett's dreams, all his savings, and years of hard work. With rumors of a haunting long-associated with the Olive, Garrett has always assumed the stories were fanciful. Everything changes one night while closing up. This time, he hears and sees a ghost with his very own eyes. As the Paranormal Investigators League begins to dig into the case, they learn about a fire that killed innocent children and a sleep demon that has been controlling it all for centuries. This includes multiple innocent victims, lots of spirit activity, and a cycle of catastrophic fires. When Paige, one of the members of the Paranormal Investigators League decides to face the demon head-on, she ends up cursed with a demon mark. Now it's a race against time to stop the demon and save one of their own... before it's too late.
Crossroads of Darkness
The darkness of her mind keeps pulling her in, begging her to prevent a tragedy she's powerless to stop.Settling down and getting married was never something Hazel Watson saw in her future. At least, not before she'd opened her heart to the man she'd had a crush on for more than five years. Now, after everything they'd gone through since her abduction by an infamous New Orleans serial killer, he was someone she knew she could never live without. So, once she and her ghost best friend moved into his suburban home, the natural next step was to walk down the aisle, settling down into a low-stress life now that her career as a public defender was a thing of the past. But the spirits she's been seeing since she was a child won't leave her in peace... but are they even spirits at all?When Hazel and her fianc矇 fly to Las Vegas with their ghostly best friends in tow to have a no-frills wedding, ominous visions plague Hazel's dreams, giving her cryptic warnings from the mouth of an innocent child, a child whom Hazel knows isn't actually dead. Adding to the fear and stress caused by her dreams, a family emergency brings Hazel back home to New Mexico, and to the family she's been estranged from for many years.Hazel's never been able to see into the future before, and surely, she cannot prevent events from happening. Yet the living child who's found a way to infiltrate her mind from afar seems to think she can.Are the warnings Hazel receives from an unexpected ally, in the darkness of her mind, real? And how are these meetings in her darkened mind connected to the sightings of an infamous urban legend in her hometown? Hundreds of lives hang in the balance as Hazel tries to solve this mystery before it's too late.
The Damned
"The Damned," also known as "Les Damn矇s" or "The Damned (Lords of the Street)," is a powerful and controversial French film directed by Ren矇 Cl矇ment, adapted from the novel "Les Maudits" by the writer, director, and Resistance fighter, Pierre Unik. The film delves into the moral complexities and psychological traumas that arise during wartime. It follows the story of a group of wealthy Nazi industrialists seeking refuge from the approaching Allied forces. The intense narrative delves into their internal conflicts and deteriorating relationships as they grapple with their complicity in the horrors of the Holocaust. "The Damned" offers a searing critique of the corruption and moral decay fostered by the Nazi regime, and it remains an enduring testament to the psychological toll of war and the human capacity for both atrocity and redemption.
The Sapphire Necklace
Still fresh to the community of public defenders, Miss Hazel Watson finds herself entangled in a case of embezzlement - with a liberal dash of the supernatural. Who was this spirit haunting her client? Why is the spirit's glimmering sapphire necklace so entrancing? And, most importantly, why could Hazel not communicate with her?Since she was a young girl, Hazel had been helping spirits conclude their earthly business so they could pass over. Her ability to communicate with spirits was passed down from her mother who was able to help guide her and hone her necromancy skills. Hazel was never a social butterfly, but she never had a problem interacting with the dead. Until now.There are enough challenges being a young, female, public attorney. Still, this new case presents challenges that Hazel could never have anticipated. She had never before met a spirit she couldn't speak with. She couldn't even determine who this woman had been. What was this spirit's relationship with her client, Mr. Miller? How could this spirit help, or hurt, her client's case?As Mr. Miller's trial date inches closer, with more questions than answers, Hazel is rushing against the clock to identify the dead woman, find her killer, and avoid becoming the killer's next victim herself.
Crossroads of Darkness
The darkness of her mind keeps pulling her in, begging her to prevent a tragedy she's powerless to stop.Settling down and getting married was never something Hazel Watson saw in her future. At least, not before she'd opened her heart to the man she'd had a crush on for more than five years. Now, after everything they'd gone through since her abduction by an infamous New Orleans serial killer, he was someone she knew she could never live without. So, once she and her ghost best friend moved into his suburban home, the natural next step was to walk down the aisle, settling down into a low-stress life now that her career as a public defender was a thing of the past. But the spirits she's been seeing since she was a child won't leave her in peace... but are they even spirits at all?When Hazel and her fianc矇 fly to Las Vegas with their ghostly best friends in tow to have a no-frills wedding, ominous visions plague Hazel's dreams, giving her cryptic warnings from the mouth of an innocent child, a child whom Hazel knows isn't actually dead. Adding to the fear and stress caused by her dreams, a family emergency brings Hazel back home to New Mexico, and to the family she's been estranged from for many years.Hazel's never been able to see into the future before, and surely, she cannot prevent events from happening. Yet the living child who's found a way to infiltrate her mind from afar seems to think she can.Are the warnings Hazel receives from an unexpected ally, in the darkness of her mind, real? And how are these meetings in her darkened mind connected to the sightings of an infamous urban legend in her hometown? Hundreds of lives hang in the balance as Hazel tries to solve this mystery before it's too late.
The Sapphire Necklace
Still fresh to the community of public defenders, Miss Hazel Watson finds herself entangled in a case of embezzlement - with a liberal dash of the supernatural. Who was this spirit haunting her client? Why is the spirit's glimmering sapphire necklace so entrancing? And, most importantly, why could Hazel not communicate with her?Since she was a young girl, Hazel had been helping spirits conclude their earthly business so they could pass over. Her ability to communicate with spirits was passed down from her mother who was able to help guide her and hone her necromancy skills. Hazel was never a social butterfly, but she never had a problem interacting with the dead. Until now.There are enough challenges being a young, female, public attorney. Still, this new case presents challenges that Hazel could never have anticipated. She had never before met a spirit she couldn't speak with. She couldn't even determine who this woman had been. What was this spirit's relationship with her client, Mr. Miller? How could this spirit help, or hurt, her client's case?As Mr. Miller's trial date inches closer, with more questions than answers, Hazel is rushing against the clock to identify the dead woman, find her killer, and avoid becoming the killer's next victim herself.
Shadow Watchers
The shadow of all Evil is about to eclipse the world.Just one person stands in its way...When Diane Cockerton disappeared in the summer of '05, she escaped the grips of a terror which had haunted her from childhood. She also left behind everything and everyone she's ever loved.Now, six years later, she finds herself drawn into a game with no rules and no guarantees-and no one left to trust.Forced to confront the ultimate shadow of evil, and with no guarantee of survival, Diane's past and present are about to collide in a game of demonic cat-and-mouse where winner takes all.Can she escape the Darkness that stalks her, or will the secrets of the past be her final undoing?Grab your copy today and find out!If you enjoy smart, immersive and pulse-pounding gothic thrillers, you'll love this edge-of-your-seat climax to the New Apocrypha trilogy from two-time American Fiction Awards winning author, A.G. Mock.SHADOW WATCHERS is the white-knuckle climax to the Gothic Horror series!
Unrestrained
Now committed to a psychiatric hospital, Maggie McGee's only hope for help comes from Ethel, a seer. But will Ethel believe the psychiatrist's diagnosis? Will she be able to stop the evil spirits? Or will she become a victim herself? (Book 2) Committed to a psychiatric hospital for psychosis, Maggie McGee has lost contact with reality. Spirits from the past have completed the task of leaving her in a living hell, allowing the dark-robed demon to feed on her for the rest of her life. But Maggie has Ethel, a seer, working on her behalf. Will Ethel be able to fight the evil forces without losing her mind? Will she be able to convince Detective Becker to believe her unbelievable story of ghosts, or will he consider her mentally unstable? Will Ethel listen to the psychiatrist and trust his diagnosis that Maggie has a mental disorder brought on by her husband's death, and not by entities? Or is the murderer someone else? Follow along as parasitic beings continue to smother Maggie, relentlessly pursue Ethel and whoever may be in the way of their promised existence of ecstasy.
Dark & Stormy
Take Cover, a Storm is Coming!In the shape of thirteen stories, dark and menacing, lightning strikes many times. A genie visits a junkie to grant him his every wish. A young boy hears voices in his family's new home. A man wakes to a kindly old woman, or is she? A woman and her grandmother are on edge after a series of grisly murders. Contestants on a game show vie for the ultimate prize, freedom. A trip home to visit his parents puts a son face to face with paralyzing horror. And a young man is warned to stay away from an old spooky neighbor.The scars on a woman's body tell a grim tale about her past and future. A husband presses his wife on the truth about their daughter. A woman picked up at an airport has a few surprises for her driver. A man looking for a respite in nature finds nature turning against him. In a dystopian environment, a woman has some words of advice for her daughter to heed. And a boy hiding from his abusive father, gets the ultimate revenge.Stories by Mack Stevens, Laura Stewart Schmidt, Weldon Burge, Cordelia Kelly, W.C. Wolfe, Phil Ford, Moira Richardson, Elsa Pair, Cyndi Gradel, Mary Kuykendall, Janet Garber, Lurence T. Mullinax, and Julianna Waters
Amusement Park
When there was a strange unknown girl that entered the school on her first day, everybody thought she was a new student. But their thoughts to be wrong. She was there to only give out tickets to the amusement park for the students that she specifically chose and picked.When the students arrived. On the next following day, they weren't expecting the outcome of the amusement park.Fun becomes their living hell!
The Master of Hullingham Manor
Carlos Hullingham is a handsome devil: physically perfect but morally bankrupt. He is society's darling, 'but behind the sensuous charm of exterior there lurks the spirit of a fiend, ruthless in its cruelty and malice.' His first wife, Adelaide Hullingham, is dead... done to death... and now his second wife is proving troublesome. Originally published in 1897, 'The Master of Hullingham Manor' is a tale of wickedness, murder and revenge. With a cruel aristocrat, an imprisoned wife, a devious asylum owner, a fair bit of adultery, a vaulted room and a 'Phantom Recital' to boot, it is everything you'd expect from a 'shilling shocker'.In the introductory essay to this new edition, Gina R. Collia reveals the true identity of Bernard Wentworth and paints a full and vivid picture of the authoress's extremely troubled life.
Ivy Cottage - A Spine-Tingling Ghost Thriller
SHE CAN RUN...Four years after a brutal attack, Willow Townsend remains in a constant spiral of terror, panic, and closed walls, despite the help of her psychiatrist boyfriend, Carlton. Determined things must change she rents a tiny, isolated cottage in the Scottish Highlands. Alone. Somewhere she can hide, somewhere she can begin to heal... somewhere she can feel safe.But Ivy Cottage hides secrets of its own, and its gruesome past is just as terrifying. Isolated and cold; wind whispers through the rooms, strange messages appear on mirrors and windows, and dark shadows huddle in the hallway where chilling noises emerge from the empty cupboard. When a dark figure is glimpsed in the hallway, Willow begins to doubt her sanity.Terrified and trapped, Willow must face the demons that hide in the walls, and face her own demons head on, as Ivy Cottage's terrifying secrets begin to expose themselves, and Willow's harrowing past rushes to meet her... for her attacker is out of jail. He is seething, single-minded, and is determined that she pay for what she did. The only currency he wants is her life, and he is determined to take it - whatever the cost. Safety is the only thing Willow needs, but Ivy Cottage has never been safe. Death is never far away, and it's walls seem to be destined to be splattered with fresh blood....BUT SHE CAN'T HIDE
The Spirit Collector
She couldn't see Bella, but she heard her warning, crystal clear: "It's not over."In C. A. Varian's sixth gripping installment of the Hazel Watson Mystery Series, "The Spirit Collector," readers are once again immersed in a world where the living and the dead intersect.Hazel possesses a unique gift-the ability to communicate with the departed, especially her beloved friend, Candy.However, in this chilling tale, Bella, whom Hazel connects with in the darkness, has disappeared, throwing New Orleans into a spectral crisis. The spirits that once haunted the city's streets are vanishing, leaving an eerie void in the supernatural tapestry.As Hazel grapples with Bella's disappearance, she stumbles upon a sinister force at play. A dark malevolent presence conducts ominous rituals to control the spirits, coveting Bella's unimaginable power, even greater than Hazel's, to obstruct spirits from crossing over.Now, Hazel must navigate the shadowy labyrinth of New Orleans' ghostly underworld to save Bella and unravel the sinister plans. Time is running out, and the fate of the spirit world hangs in the balance. In "The Spirit Collector," Hazel Watson's abilities face the ultimate test as she races against the clock to prevent a spirit apocalypse that could plunge New Orleans into eternal darkness.
Kwaidan
"Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" is a captivating collection of supernatural tales and cultural observations written by Lafcadio Hearn. This book immerses readers in the mysterious and otherworldly realm of Japanese folklore, showcasing Hearn's fascination with the country's ghostly legends and customs. Within its pages, readers will encounter a wide array of eerie and enchanting stories. From vengeful spirits and haunted temples to encounters with mythical creatures and supernatural occurrences, Hearn masterfully weaves together elements of horror, mysticism, and Japanese aesthetics. Each tale is rich in atmospheric detail, evoking a sense of both beauty and unease. In addition to the supernatural tales, "Kwaidan" also offers insightful cultural studies, delving into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of Japan. Hearn's deep admiration for Japanese culture shines through as he explores topics such as the tea ceremony, folk beliefs, and the art of storytelling. The author's unique perspective and masterful storytelling transport readers to a realm where the boundaries between the living and the dead are blurred, leaving a lasting impression of both wonder and unease.
Culloden
Culloden has a great history, but Jesse is sick of history. Viewing the battlefield is the last straw. She wants to go home. But what she will experience on the moor will change her life forever. Colour, uniforms, death and blood. Will your thoughts of Culloden change? A short story but a dramatic one.
The Haunted Hotel
A thrilling mystery by one of the masters of Victorian literature. The Haunted Hotel tells the story of a woman who disappears in a mysterious hotel, and the investigation that uncovers dark secrets. Full of twists and turns, this is a must-read for fans of classic ghost stories and detective fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Men, Women, and Ghosts
This book is a collection of short stories featuring ghosts and supernatural beings in various settings. The author's vivid writing style and imaginative storylines make for a thrilling and haunting read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Abbey of S. Edmund at Bury
This classic ghost story by M.R. James follows the narrator as he visits the ruins of the Abbey of St. Edmund, where he encounters a mysterious figure and experiences terrifying supernatural events. James is known for his eerie and atmospheric tales, and this is no exception.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
