He Who Shall Remain Shameless
Salvation lies in the Internet.Will the ghosts of the long-dead-and newly passed-take their place on social media, allowing them to remain in contact with the world? Can these ghosts be convinced to do the unthinkable?One man searches the world, driven by a compulsion: to convince the dead to release their secrets.Clouding his way: The Meritocrat, an arrogant otherworldly being whose goal is to reign supreme as the sole determiner of who is remembered and who is forgotten, who dies only once and who dies a second and final, fatal time.Will the Meritocrat triumph, or will our hero find a way to bring the lost souls back from the dead using the Internet?Filled with fictional interactions involving real historic characters (among them Harriet Quimby, Christine Chubbuck, Leo Ryan and Arthur Conley), He Who Shall Remain Shameless is a paranormal adventure novel that combines ghost hunting, drama and comedy to reclaim the lost tales of the dead.
Fog Trails
Uncover the mysteries in the mist as fog trails reveal a most fantastic sight. A beautiful young woman-a spark in the ether-crosses a San Franciscan courtyard before a man, and then, without warning, disappears. Immediately enchanted, he searches for answers, stumbling instead across the intrigue of a woman murdered decades before. The incredible, the tragic, and even madness play out for him as he descends deeper and deeper into the past, into the city and her.
Ghost Stories
Darley's chilling anthology of ghost stories aims to dispel the cheap thrills and sensationalism of popular supernatural fiction and instead offer stories that resonate with deeper themes of human psychology and morality. Featuring works by renowned authors such as Poe, Hawthorne, and Irving, this collection is a haunting and thought-provoking journey into the unknown.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 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.
The Ghastling
A beautifully designed modern day penny dreadful, guaranteed to slip you a bit of the weird, the uncomfortable, the creepy, topped up with a garnish of terror.
The Ghost of The Pannell Witch
A collection of spooky tales to invade the mind and explore the legend of the Ghost of The Pannell Witch.Each story in this collection takes the reader on a deep dive into one of the many versions of the legend of Mary Pannell, who was executed for witchcraft in the small town of Kippax, West Yorkshire, in 1603. Her ghost is said to haunt the woods on the hill that to this day bear her name.Was she the town's wise woman, providing herbal remedies to its residents? Like many women executed for witchcraft in the 17th century, she may have been betrayed by her own friends and neighbours. But even in death, perhaps she continued to help those who needed it.Perhaps she targeted by her local community because of her sexuality. What if her ghost takes it on herself to look out for the queer residents of Kippax?Or is her story a darker one? Some say that whoever sees the ghost of Mary Pannell will soon have a death in the family. That Mary takes out her revenge on the young sons of Kippax. When one determined mother, who has lost everything, decides to fight back, can she manage to save the town?
Spectral Visitants
Spectral Visitants is a chilling collection of ghost stories that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat. With tales that range from the supernatural to the eerie and unexplainable, Convalescent delivers a haunting and unforgettable 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 Ghost and the Twins
While the mediums of Beach Drive prepare for the anticipated arrival of the twins, their world is disrupted when a new police chief comes to the Frederickport Police Department, Brian's ex-wife returns to town, and the antics of Marie's ghost just might get Heather sent to prison. Return to Frederickport, Oregon, in the 33rd Book in the Haunting Daniele series.
The Ghost and the Twins
While the mediums of Beach Drive prepare for the anticipated arrival of the twins, their world is disrupted when a new police chief comes to the Frederickport Police Department, Brian's ex-wife returns to town, and the antics of Marie's ghost just might get Heather sent to prison. Return to Frederickport, Oregon, in the 33rd Book in the Haunting Daniele series. Large Print Format.
Home Sweet Hell
It's New Year's Eve, and the Rook family are at odds with one another.Unfortunately, not only is their psychic rival Aurora coming to their hometown, but there's another visitor - Death. The newly appointed Replacement Reaper, who is not grim at all, but a very cute Canadian. He's here to end the world - albeit ethically and politely. This time, Armageddon is coming home.Can the family overcome their differences in time to stop the ultimate New Year Countdown? Who is Aurora, really? And, is Death single?
A Story to Strangle For
"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.A failing hotel...With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannbe journalsits shouldn't cause too many issues and will hopefully take the heat off Hopgood Hall....A shocking death...But disaster strikes, when one of the group is found dea in a local pub. What's worse Alexi was the last person to see the victim alive, which makes her suspect number one.A case too close to home?Alexi is sure she is being setup but who would go to such deadly lengths? With her reputation and liberty on the line, this is a case Alexi, Jack and Cosmo can't afford to leave unsolved!Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.Readers love the Hopgood Hall series!'If you want to dip your toe into the cosy crime genre then this is the book for you! It is incredible. I loved every word and Cosmo the cat is just hilarious' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A Date To Die For would make a fabulous early evening television series. I really enjoyed it and look forward to much more from E V Hunter'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'The author certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one heck of a story'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
A Story to Strangle For
"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.A failing hotel...With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannbe journalsits shouldn't cause too many issues and will hopefully take the heat off Hopgood Hall....A shocking death...But disaster strikes, when one of the group is found dea in a local pub. What's worse Alexi was the last person to see the victim alive, which makes her suspect number one.A case too close to home?Alexi is sure she is being setup but who would go to such deadly lengths? With her reputation and liberty on the line, this is a case Alexi, Jack and Cosmo can't afford to leave unsolved!Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.Readers love the Hopgood Hall series!'If you want to dip your toe into the cosy crime genre then this is the book for you! It is incredible. I loved every word and Cosmo the cat is just hilarious' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A Date To Die For would make a fabulous early evening television series. I really enjoyed it and look forward to much more from E V Hunter'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'The author certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one heck of a story'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
A Story to Strangle For
"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.A failing hotel...With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannbe journalsits shouldn't cause too many issues and will hopefully take the heat off Hopgood Hall....A shocking death...But disaster strikes, when one of the group is found dea in a local pub. What's worse Alexi was the last person to see the victim alive, which makes her suspect number one.A case too close to home?Alexi is sure she is being setup but who would go to such deadly lengths? With her reputation and liberty on the line, this is a case Alexi, Jack and Cosmo can't afford to leave unsolved!Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.Readers love the Hopgood Hall series!'If you want to dip your toe into the cosy crime genre then this is the book for you! It is incredible. I loved every word and Cosmo the cat is just hilarious' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A Date To Die For would make a fabulous early evening television series. I really enjoyed it and look forward to much more from E V Hunter'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'The author certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one heck of a story'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
Sands of Time
Not all ghost towns are in the old west. At one time, Singapore, Michigan sat on the eastern edge of Lake Michigan, across the water from Chicago. Simone Fields lived there until 1873, when she and her husband were forced to leave the milling town.It is now 2023 and Simone cannot rest in peace. A grave injustice was done almost two centuries ago and she enlists the help of Annie Prescott to help her find answers. Annie is now living in Simone's Singapore-built home which was moved to Saugatuck, Michigan in 1873.Readers will enjoy Simone's life story in this engaging and charming tale of two women, living in different centuries, coming together to unravel a 180-year-old mystery.Some of the characters in this book really lived in Singapore during those years; others are fictional. When the settlement was inhabited, it was home to approximately 300 residents who lived through the worst blizzard imaginable. They saw a bank scandal and a sad and untimely end to their beloved community.Singapore was only on the map for 35 years but to the residents who lived there, it would always be home.
The Boatman
***Previously published as Our Beautiful Child*** Three women. Three stories. One pub where it all begins. For Quinn, Ella, and Rona, The Boatman is the perfect place for respite. It's the oldest pub in town and has been offering solace and comfort to those in peril for centuries. Quinn is hiding from her past when she meets the captivating Murray. Ella is running from her nightmares and the tragedy they predict. And Rona is on the cusp of a spinetingling new ability. But there are strange murmurs in the night. A woman who fell to her death walks the banks of the river. A clairvoyant is drawn to the Boatman, eager to discover its secrets. And who is rowing the boat which glides silently in the shadows? These suspenseful, traditionally-inspired ghost stories will chill the bones of fans of Susan Hill, J.T. Croft, and Wendy Webb.
The Haunting of Blackwater
Lina doesn't believe in ghosts, but they won't leave her alone. When her father is killed, Lina and her little brother Mateo are forced to move in with her domineering uncle at Blackwater Manor. Lina soon discovers that her uncle intends for her to marry his nephew, Bray, to gain control of her inheritance. She is also convinced her uncle had something to do with her father's death. As the days pass, it becomes increasingly clear that Blackwater is haunted, and the malevolent presence seems determined to harm the siblings. To protect her brother, Lina attempts to communicate with the ghosts, all the while evading the handsome but devious Bray and crossing paths with the mysterious Max, a dashing army lieutenant with secrets of his own. But as Lina unearths the atrocities of the past, she must now unmask her father's killer and discover the ghosts' intentions before she becomes one of them.
Strange Tropics
Tropical and sun-drenched climates have their fair share of haunts and high strangeness, whether emanating from ancient landmarks, incongruous cultures, or the ubiquity of human tragedy. Twenty short tales are included here, running the gamut of ghosts and haunted places to curses, strange beasts, and primeval spirits.Stories include: Ballairai Durg, Anonymous (1886); The Recrudescence of Imray, Rudyard Kipling (1888); Some Australian Ghost Stories, T. J. B. (1890); The Mark of the Beast, Rudyard Kipling (1890); Caulfield's Crime, Alice Perrin (1892); Guarded by a Ghost, David Ker (1892); The Haunted Station, Hume Nisbet (1892); The D璽k Bungalow at Dakor, Bithia Mary Croker (1893); "To Let", Bithia Mary Croker (1893); A Malagasy Ghost-Story, C. P. Cory (1893); The North Devonshire Ghost Story, A. Louis Paul (1894); Pollock and the Porroh Man, H. G. Wells (1895); The Square Diamond, Clinton Ross (1896); The Tiger-Charm, Alice Perrin (1901); The Grove of Ashtaroth, John Buchan (1910); The Red Bungalow, Bithia Mary Croker (1919); The Nameless City, H. P. Lovecraft (1921); The Horn, Hilton Brown (1922); The Abu Laheeb, Lord Dunsany (1926); The Tree-Man, Henry S. Whitehead (1931)
The Ghost of Greyson Hall
Once a year, an ancient secret walks the corridors of Greyson Hall, a place shrouded in mystery and whispered legend.When Devon Clayton inherited the stately mansion in England's wild north from his uncle, he never imagined what secrets lurked within its walls, hidden for centuries. When his friends and brothers join him for the holiday, the British Agents and their families discover that their most unusual case will bring new meaning to Christmas spirit.They must now unravel a century-old mystery if they are to break the curse and save a love that transcends time.A long novella set in Northumberland in December 1782 and 1892.
Matthew's Twin
A medieval Scottish soldier.An Anglo-Irish witch.A seven hundred year plot for revenge. Around the time Customs Inspector Matthew began having crippling stomach pains, he began witnessing visions of a past-life involving a Scottish soldier during Edward Bruce's conquest of Ireland, an Anglo-Irish defender of Carrickfergus Castle and a local witch with a bloodthirsty agenda. When medieval mercenary and vengeful witch performed a necromantic ritual to help the Scottish conquest succeed, Matthew began to learn more about his connection with 14th century Northern Ireland. After an operation to remove what he thought to be a tumour from his stomach, a mysterious man arrived to cause chaos in Matthew's life. What did the strange - yet familiar - man have to do with him? Why did malign forces from a dark, medieval past want to cause harm? Was there any way for Matthew to learn about a seven hundred year injustice before the ghosts came to wreak vengeance on him in the present?
Wild and Uncanny Tales
A young girl waits on a storm-tossed beach for a mother lost at sea. A ferryman guides strange passengers to a village in ruins. Spirits lurk in a sunken warship to protect the creatures below. And high in a clock tower, two peregrines roost. This is a world both familiar and strange, a landscape beautiful and wild, where history hangs heavy and tragedy has left its mark. Where spectral guardians walk and ancient spirits rule the woods, and where the rivers keep their secrets. Combining a love of the natural world and the gothic, Marc Harris has crafted a collection of short stories and poetry that brings a haunted Britain to life.
Light Spirits
Light Spirits collects 22 ghost stories of various shades: horrific tales, humorous jests, criminous masquerades, and emotional romances, all originally published for the entertainment of the late 1800s to early 1900s magazine readership. The stories include: Aunt Ann's Ghost Story, by Laurence Oliphant (Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, 1864); Guy Neville's Ghost, by Percy Greg (Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, 1865); A Ghost in a State-Room, by Samuel Blotter (The Galaxy, 1868); The Ghost of a Face, by Frederick H. Dewey (Ballou's Monthly Magazine, 1878); An Antiquary's Ghost Story, by Augustus Jessopp, D.D. (Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, 1880); The Ghost of Aldrum Hall, by Anonymous (The Argosy, 1880); The Eynesham Ghost, by Captain Arthur Collins (Time, 1880); The Open Door, by Mrs. Oliphant (Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, 1882); No Fiction, by J. G. P. (Macmillan's Magazine, 1882); No. 11 Welham Square, by Herbert Stephen (The Cornhill Magazine, 1885); By One, By Two, and By Three, by Adrian Ross (Temple Bar, 1887); A Shadow of Gold, by Vida D. Scudder (The Overland Monthly, 1887); The Green Lady, by Walter Herries Pollock (Longman's Magazine, 1888); My Uncle's Clock, by Anonymous (Macmillan's Magazine, 1888); A New Ghost Story, by Anonymous (Belgravia, 1890); The Empty Compartment, by Anonymous (Murray's Magazine, 1890); Louise, W. L. Alden (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1895); "Number Ninety", by Mrs. B. M. Croker (Chapman's Magazine, 1895); The Story of a Ghost, by Violet Hunt (Chapman's Magazine, 1895); The Long-Distance Telephone, by Robert Barr (Cassell's Magazine, 1900); The Haunting of Shudderham Hall, by Robert Barr (The Idler Magazine, 1906); The Irtonwood Ghost, by Elinor Glyn (Pearson's Magazine, 1911)
The Curse of Moonseed Manor
A haunted hotel. A skeptical photographer. A deadly curse that could cost her everything. Wren Mabry's life is a disaster. Her last few years have been rife with tragedy and hardship. So when she's offered a job at Moonseed Manor, a Gothic revival mansion that's never welcomed visitors, it seems suspicious. Even so, this is her chance to finally turn her life around. The gloom that hangs over Moonseed Manor is enhanced by its cold yet alluring owner, Mr. William Courtland Bennings. And the spooky tales of the flirtatious and sexy caretaker, Watt, play up that feeling. Even though Wren doesn't believe in ghosts or curses, she's always had a flair for the darker side. And when she finds a handwritten book of poetry filled with longing, terror, and ghostly revenge, it reawakens her very soul-or rather the unknown poet does. Love, death, secrets, and lies await in this gothic romance.
That’s The Spirit
Ghosts are overrunning Teton Falls.Shay punched the soul siphon out of existence. With the help of Finnias the ghost, she managed to close the tear and save everyone. Now she has a town full of angry, displaced spirits who seem to blame her for their condition. To top it off, Arlo is still missing and they can't reach Finnias.Their search for answers to it all will lead them to Teton Falls' one claim to supernatural fame, Holt Manor.The 'Murder Mansion' holds the answers Shay and her friends need, but can they pay the cost to get those secrets?If you like snarky banter with a touch of spooky and found family, then you'll love That's The Spirit, Book 2 of Ghost Punch by A. Lawrence.
George Haint
George Haint is an unusual ghost story. It's spooky and surprising, and will chill you to the bone. This short story is set Virginia City of Nevada, during the Comstock gold and silver rush of the 1850's, and full of color of the area, and period. "And just when I settled into my expectations, the story took a horrifyingly dark turn. It's not often a story shocks me, but this one did. It's a short work, but well worth the read...with the light on?" The story was begun by Helen Diessner in 2012 and finished by Marta Moran Bishop after her sister's death in 2021. Helen lived and worked for many years in the Gold Hill section of Virginia City and worked at the Way it Was Museum. She was an avid reader, loved history, and fully believed in ghosts.
Old Dark Houses
Beware-the Dark Three!Bannatyne House lurks in the East, Morton Manor lies to the West, and the legendary Vallancy Mansion looms beyond the Northwoods. All are fated for immediate demolition-that is until Charles Vallancy, a vengeful and vainglorious ghost, returns from the grave to preserve what is rightfully his-the Vallancy Mansion.On Halloween night, he creates a glorious supernatural effulgence to beam from out every window of the houses. Tragically, trick-or-treaters are drawn like moths-to-flame . . . soon lost inside the houses, all the little devils and demons, witches and warlocks, ghosts and ghouls are sapped of youth-their flesh wrinkles and sags, their hearts slow, and their memories fade . . . meanwhile, The Dark Three refurbish themselves into Gothic Perfection.Decrepit walls stand a little taller. Fractured windows miraculously mend into polished glass. The old dark houses return to life-even growing brains, hearts, and harboring blood beneath their faded Victorian wallpaper.Concerned parents flood the streets and police arrive with battering rams-yet no window shall break, and no door shall unlock. Now, it is up to local town historian, Patty Keepwell, to team up with her neighbors in the desperate attempt to rescue the children of Sweet Hollow.Old Dark Houses is a love letter to Halloween. So put on your masks and make-up, and open wide your candy bags. You're in for a treat . . . and many a trick!
A Room in a Rectory
"[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth ... [offers] chills--and charm."--New York Times Book ReviewWorld-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2023.Reverend Nigel arrives at Tilchington Rectory expecting a comfortable living in the beautiful countryside. But when he stubbornly opens a locked chamber, it isn't long before he is plagued with disturbingly devilish visions.
The Captain of the Polestar
"[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth ... [offers] chills--and charm."--New York Times Book ReviewWorld-renowned cartoonist Seth illustrates a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic.The Pole-Star's voyage comes to a halt after becoming trapped in the arctic ice, threatening the lives of its crew. Superstition soon takes hold as the frightened men claim to hear ghosts in the darkness, but it's the captain's increasingly strange behaviour that concerns the doctor most.
The House by the Poppy Field
"[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth ... [offers] chills--and charm."--New York Times Book ReviewWorld-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2023.Maitland returns to his ancestral estate after having lived a largely solitary life. He soon finds himself increasingly obsessed with the magnificent field of poppies surrounding his home, as well as the man harvesting them.
Red Hook
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: beneath Brooklyn's sidewalk... The last thing Justin Martense wants to do is fling himself back into the ancient war between the Great Old Ones and their relentless enemies. Now that his family's inherited illness has shown up, he wants nothing more than to wrap up eleven years of farming in the Catskill town of Lefferts Corners and figure out what to do with the rest of his life. Suddenly a letter from his old friend Owen Merrill shatters those plans. Owen is in terrible danger in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, and the letter carries a cryptic call for help. With his friends Arthur and Rose Wheeler, Justin hurries south through a half-ruined landscape to try to answer the call. But more waits beneath the crumbling sidewalks of the decaying Red Hook neighborhood than Justin can imagine: a half-human sorceress with strange powers, shapeless horrors from the deeps of time, and a colossal device left buried in the living rock by the serpent folk of ancient Valusia, which may hold the key to the fulfillment of the Weird of Hali. The enemies of the Great Old Ones are in Red Hook as well, searching for the device, and for Owen and Justin. Before he can overcome the dangers that surround him, Justin must gather the clues from a century-old mystery, journey through time into the forgotten past of New York City, obtain a key of silver from a long-dead witch, bring that back to his own time, and then take it into the deep places under Brooklyn, down a stair that no living person can descend...
Chorazin
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: something sleeps with the hill... A last desperate hope brings Justin Martense to the little town of Dunwich in the Massachusetts hills. Justin's family lies under an ancient curse brought down on them by an ancestor's terrible deed. Once in each generation, one of the descendants of Gerrit Martense is summoned in dreams to Elk Hill, near the town of Chorazin in western New York, never to return. Now Justin has received the summons; a cryptic message from Nyarlathotep, the messenger of the Great Old Ones, sends him to Owen Merrill, who might be able to solve the riddle of the Martense curse soon enough to save Justin's life. As the two of them travel to Chorazin and begin to trace tangled clues reaching deep into the region's colonial past, strange forces gather, and so do the enemies of the Great Old Ones. Far below the brooding stone circle that crowns Elk Hill, one of the forgotten powers of the ancient world turns in restless sleep--and before they can unravel the secret of Chorazin, Owen and Justin will have to face archaic sorceries, monstrous beings, and the supreme nightmare chronicled centuries before in Ludvig Prinn's The Mysteries of the Worm...
Dreamlands
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: onwards, to a country of dreams... For five and a half years, since the mysterious disappearance of two of her graduate students, Professor Miriam Akeley of Miskatonic University has pursued her own covert researches into the forbidden lore underlying the seemingly fantastic tales of H.P. Lovecraft. The clues she has gathered all point to the shocking reality behind those tales, but it takes an unexpected encounter with a creature out of ancient legend and the discovery of a cryptic letter by Lovecraft's cousin and fellow author Randolph Carter to lead her to the answers she hoped and feared to find. Miriam finds herself thrust her out of the reality she knows, and into the impossible world that Lovecraft and Carter called the Dreamlands. She is not the only one to pass through that forgotten portal, however. The ancient war between the Great Old Ones and their enemies has spilled over into the lands of Dream, and an agent of the Radiance now seeks the Temple of the Singing Flame in the far west. Guided by the oracle of Nodens, Lord of the Great Deep, Miriam and Randolph Carter must stop him--for he carries the Blade of Uoht, one of the three sorcerous treasures of drowned Poseidonis, and if he reaches the Temple and extinguishes the Flame, the Dreamlands and all within them will cease to exist forever...
Providence
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: in a handful of dust... As the ancient war between the old gods of Earth and their bitter enemies rises toward a final confrontation, Owen Merrill sets out from his new home in Arkham to Rhode Island, seeking the ultimate weapon in that war: the spells that might succeed in calling Great Cthulhu from his temple-tomb in drowned R'lyeh to fulfill the terrible prophecy of the Weird of Hali. The threads of evidence he and Jenny Chaudronnier have traced through years of hard work all lead to a young man named Charles Dexter Ward, who lived in Providence a century earlier and may have received copies of the rituals from the elderly scholar George Gammell Angell. As he plunges into the mysteries surrounding Ward and the rituals, he finds himself entangled in a web of peril reaching far beyond the urban landscape of Providence. The Starry Wisdom Church there is racked by rivalries no member will discuss, and the Radiance and the Fellowship of the Yellow Sign are closing in. Owen's one hope lies with a young woman named Hannah Ward--Charles Dexter Ward's great-granddaughter--who is in Providence on a mission of her own. She has learned the same terrible secrets of alchemy her great-grandfather mastered, and plans on using them to revive the one person on Earth who might know the location of the rituals Owen needs so badly: Charles Dexter Ward himself...
Innsmouth
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: there are two sides to every story... Like every other grad student at Miskatonic University, Owen Merrill knows about the Great Old Ones, the nightmare beings out of ancient legend that H.P. Lovecraft unearthed from archaic texts and turned into icons of modern fantasy fiction. After a chance discovery--a lost letter written by Lovecraft to fellow Weird Tales author, Robert Blake--Owen reveals a glimpse into the frightful reality behind the legends, sending him on a desperate quest for answers that shatters his familiar world forever. As he flees across the witch-haunted Massachusetts landscape toward the mysterious seaside town of Innsmouth, Owen finds himself caught up in a secret war between the servants of the Great Old Ones and their ancient enemies: a war in which yesterday's friend may be tomorrow's foe and nothing is as it seems. The history of the world is not what he has been taught--and the tentacles reaching out for him from the shadows of a forbidden past may not only hold his one chance of escape from the terrifying forces closing around him, but the last hope of life on Earth...
The Curse of Moonseed Manor
A haunted hotel. A skeptical photographer. A deadly curse that could cost her everything. Wren Mabry's life is a disaster. Her last few years have been rife with tragedy and hardship. So when she's offered a job at Moonseed Manor, a Gothic revival mansion that's never welcomed visitors, it seems suspicious. Even so, this is her chance to finally turn her life around. The gloom that hangs over Moonseed Manor is enhanced by its cold yet alluring owner, Mr. William Courtland Bennings. And the spooky tales of the flirtatious and sexy caretaker, Watt, play up that feeling. Even though Wren doesn't believe in ghosts or curses, she's always had a flair for the darker side. And when she finds a handwritten book of poetry filled with longing, terror, and ghostly revenge, it reawakens her very soul-or rather the unknown poet does. Love, death, secrets, and lies await in this gothic romance.
Moonville Ghost Stories and Haunts Along the Railway
Haunted Ohio's Moonville Tunnel - A guide to all the Moonville Rail Trail ghost stories, folklore, and legends around the town of Moonville, Ingham Station, King Station, and Mineral Station. Includes the ghost of the engineer, brakeman and new stories found! Haunted Ohio. Haunted Moonville Tunnel. Find Your Scary Place with Jannette Quackenbush's ghost guides!
Beyond Sight
In scenic Saratoga Springs, where the past and present collide, dark secrets awaken, and the ghosts of capitalism wreak havoc on the young.Julie Sykes, a young woman with long-repressed supernatural powers, is inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Damian Quinn, but when a malignant spirit possesses him, she must unlock her powers to save him. It all begins innocently enough when Julie and Damian explore an abandoned Victorian house built by a wealthy black farming family during the Gilded Age. Now slated for suburban renewal, the house mysteriously resists demolition.Little do Julie and Damian know that their actions will awaken vengeful spirits and set off a chain of events with dire consequences. As they fight for survival using a blend of energy work and quantum mechanics, they unwittingly unleash the powers of Henry Hilton, a dead white millionaire who came into his fortune by sinister means and scandalized the country when he banned Jews from his Grand Union Hotel in 1877 in Saratoga. Meanwhile, no one will tell Julie how her father died or why she can't find any pictures of him. Will Julie succeed in saving Damian before he kills someone? Will she discover the cause of her father's death? Or will they both be consumed by the relentless forces that haunt them?Luminous and heart-poundingly suspenseful, Beyond Sight traces how the ongoing struggle between the privileged and the marginalized haunts us to this day on both the physical and the spiritual planes.
Beyond Sight
In scenic Saratoga Springs, where the past and present collide, dark secrets awaken, and the ghosts of capitalism wreak havoc on the young.Julie Sykes, a young woman with long-repressed supernatural powers, is inexplicably drawn to the enigmatic Damian Quinn, but when a malignant spirit possesses him, she must unlock her powers to save him. It all begins innocently enough when Julie and Damian explore an abandoned Victorian house built by a wealthy black farming family during the Gilded Age. Now slated for suburban renewal, the house mysteriously resists demolition.Little do Julie and Damian know that their actions will awaken vengeful spirits and set off a chain of events with dire consequences. As they fight for survival using a blend of energy work and quantum mechanics, they unwittingly unleash the powers of Henry Hilton, a dead white millionaire who came into his fortune by sinister means and scandalized the country when he banned Jews from his Grand Union Hotel in 1877 in Saratoga. Meanwhile, no one will tell Julie how her father died or why she can't find any pictures of him. Will Julie succeed in saving Damian before he kills someone? Will she discover the cause of her father's death? Or will they both be consumed by the relentless forces that haunt them?Luminous and heart-poundingly suspenseful, Beyond Sight traces how the ongoing struggle between the privileged and the marginalized haunts us to this day on both the physical and the spiritual planes.
12 Hours
The cabbie only remembers taking a break, pulling over in an alley to catch both his breath and the sunrise. His windshield shatters, and two people dash away. He tries to scream, to move, but his neck won't turn. He can only stare at the cab's dirty ceiling. Finally, a deliveryman calls the cops. Surely, they'll arrive soon, but we're pinned in place right along with him as he tries to puzzle it all out.In this second installment of the CSAP novella series, award-winning author L. Marie Wood uses her descriptive powers to bring us fully into one incident in a person's life, and hold us there, transfixed, until we see it all, crystal clear.Praise for L. Marie Wood"Wood's haunting vision of the human journey through life/death and everything in between delivers riveting work that fascinates and thrills."-Linda D. Addison, HWA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and SFPA Grand Master"Suspenseful and gripping, Wood crafts psychological horror you can't put down!" -John Edward Lawson, author of Bibliophobia"...leaves you breathless until the very last page is turned...."-Dahlia Rose, USA Today Bestselling Author
The Haunting of Borden House
When Sarah and her best friend Danni join ghost hunter Garrett Duncan and his crew at the Lizzie Borden House, she has no idea the risks that await. Since the Borden House has a reputation for being one of the most haunted houses in the country, Sarah is prepared for a stressful week. She's overwhelmed and confused when multiple entities show up in her dreams, vying for her attention. Things get worse when a powerful spirit seeks to hide the truth behind the infamous Borden murders while trying to destroy Sarah in the process. In her most terrifying and dangerous endeavor as a dreamist yet, Sarah finds herself not only searching for answers to the Borden case but also fighting for her life.
Star Treatment
This 14th installment of the Jerry McNeal Series has Jerry and Gunter heading to Texas. Along the way, Jerry finds himself dealing with unexpected visitors who challenge his patience and further test his psychic abilities. Among the visitors is the ghostly spirit of Texas Ranger, Clive Tisdale, who is not a fan of dogs, refuses to tell Jerry why he is there, and if his presence has anything to do with Texas Ranger Raymond Hale. Raymond Hale oversaw mob informant Antonio Maioriello until both men went missing years earlier and were presumed dead until recent weeks when Maioriello's image started showing up in tourist photos taken outside the Alamo. At first, this was presumed to be a camera malfunction, as no one recalled him being present at the time the photos were taken. Then Maioriello showed up in a photo with the niece of Bruno Deluca - the man Maioriello informed on before being placed in the witness relocation program, and Deluca used his influence to demand answers. Now, not only must Jerry locate the spirit who is causing the chaos, he must convince Bruno Deluca that Maioriello is truly dead. Will Jerry and Gunter get to the Alamo in time to defend it from another invasion? Will Tisdale change his stance about dogs? Find out in Star Treatment - book 14 of The Jerry McNeal Series.
The Demon From the Crypt
Mere weeks after tying up the haunting at Horned Owl Hollow, Elspeth Barclay receives a panicked call from her sister Laine, who is vacationing in Spain. Laine has seen a ghost whose appearance portends death. Hoping to avoid flying over an ocean, Elle downplays the danger, but when she hears the ghost shriek over the phone, rescuing her sister trumps her paralyzing fear of air travel. Elle invites the man she's been dating to accompany her, as much for moral support as for psychic support. In Sevilla, Laine's boyfriend Gavin arranges a tour of the haunted crypt-the source of the ghostly screams-but this apparition is no ordinary ghost. According to local ghost hunters, it's a demon desperate to escape the hallowed ground where it is entombed-a demon rumored to have killed a man in a recent possession and attempt at exorcism. Now, the demon has hijacked Gavin.Disoriented in a foreign country, Elle searches out an exorcist, but the Spanish priest she approaches doesn't speak English. A mysterious stranger intervenes and advises her to rely on her esp穩ritu amistoso-friendly spirit-instead. The one truth Elle knows is that calling on spirits can open the door to the wrong sort.Can Elle banish the demon before it kills Gavin? She has to find him first.
All Of These People Are Going To Die
The old Windsor place, out there on the edge of town, had been mostly ignored for years. Just an old ramshackle, colonial mansion, that had been deserted since long before anyone, even the parents, could remember. But was it ignored for good reason? There is a legend, it tells of twins called Joe and Flo who entered this house, on a dare, years ago. The town's kids saw them enter, yet not one person witnessed them leave. The story goes that the spirits of Joe and Flo are still there, haunting the old place, ready to wreak revenge on anyone stupid enough to venture inside. Enter six people who are stupid enough to enter, on Halloween night, just for something to do. Bradley wants nothing more than to spend the evening cuddling up to Avril, who he has had his eye on for some time. Avril has similar ideas... Yet, we all know that this is Halloween night, and the house is supposedly haunted, and nothing nice is going to come of this story... So settle down, grab your candy corn and full sized Snickers that you bought for the trick or treaters, and get ready, because... ALL OF THESE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DIE project presents... DE McCluskey's: ALL OF THESE KIDS ARE GOING TO DIE
The Deal in Akmud
A STORY YOU NEED TO KNOW. A HERO WHO DOESN'T EXIST FOR ANYONE AND A VILLAIN THAT IS NOT FLESH AND BLOOD. AKMUD is a quiet village lying amidst beautiful mountains and sharing its borders with three kingdoms. Time has changed for Akmud. It is now a place engulfed with dull darkness. The silence in the village is frightening and it has come with a 'DEAL'. The world is full of secrets and magic but every enchantment comes with a cost. After reading this story, you will never wish for magical stuff in your life. The story tells you what REAL magic is in this world.
Ghost Plan
'I want you to find my murderer'. Recently forced to come to terms with the fact she is a powerful necromancer and learn to communicate with the ghosts she had always refused to acknowledge, Grace's first contract was way beyond anything she had imagined.Michael was murdered. And he believes his wife and baby daughter will be the next to die. Grace is the only person able to prevent their deaths. But Grace is an artist, not a detective. She will need to learn a whole new set of skills if she is to find Michael's murderer and prevent the deaths of his wife and child.Meanwhile, the death warrant served on her by the Committee of the Supernatural Community will be revoked only if she hunts down and kills the supernatural monsters. The ones she inadvertently released into the world when she escaped from Meridian Clinic.And just as infuriating is the moody werewolf who kisses her one moment then shuns her the next apparently unable to decide how he feels about her. Grace will have to negotiate both murderous humans and twisted supernaturals if she is to prevent the deaths of innocents and live long enough to understand her werewolf.
Peter Swift and the Secret of Genounia
'Peter Swift and the Secret of Genounia' is a mystifying English ghost story that just had to be told. It also carries several hidden messages that once learned will never be forgotten. Eleven year old Peter Swift is an ordinary Lancashire schoolboy who is unknowingly about to embark upon a fantastic adventure in time travel and enchantment.Peter regularly visits his grandfather Jock's bleak farmstead. Jock has been plagued by a reoccurring and disturbing apparition at the farm. Peter soon discovers a Roman coin, which appears as if by magic. Later in the snowy woods Peter is visited by the same terrifying phantom that Jock has seen. Peter is suddenly transported back through time to the hazardous period in history when Roman and Celt are frequently at war.He witnesses a horrifying battle outside Bremetennacum (Ribchester in Lancashire) involving Celt, Roman and Jute forces. He is apparently at first invisible, yet later the sinister leader of the Jute military contingent (Alaric) sees the lad and pursues him through the woods.Whilst all this is occurring the Celts try to obtain Jute allegiance with coinage on the field of battle. Peter evades the Jute leader and later meets with Celts who are friendly. A young Celtic girl named Shara Barini also falls in love with the boy. The wise old druid named Irodox tells Peter that he is part of a sacred trilogy, linked via birthright to the Rebel Queen Boudicca, including a Celtic sovereign, Queen Branwen, and another who amazingly happens to be a tough Roman centurion (Artorius).The trio discover that they have an awe-inspiring task to perform, which involves getting within the confines of a top secret Roman military base in Lancashire's Trough of Bowland. Peter has many incredible adventures along the way, but danger is always close at hand.History had never recorded that 'Genounia' was a concealed store for an advanced weapon of the day that was being secretly designed to annihilate the Celtic civilization within the British Isles. Peter and the others in the sacred triad have to stop the Roman extermination strategy before it begins... Genounia's covert military potential and its location were never known. All that is written in the history books about the mysterious locality was that the Emperor of the day confiscated Celtic lands as punishment against the local inhabitants for their earlier armed incursions therein. This astonishing book puts the records straight.'Peter Swift and the Secret of Genounia' is an exhilarating supernatural saga that is set to thrill and inspire people of all ages with its unique blend of time-travel, ancient magic, historical lore and natural fascination for the deep realms of the unknown. Follow Peter and his friends on their incredible adventure now!
Whisper House
A tragic past. A fresh victim. Whisper House doesn't kill and tell.Finn took the girls to the beaches of Mexico to unwind. Emmie couldn't wait to leave. It's difficult to enjoy paradise as a third wheel. But after returning to the bitter Minnesota winter, she's devastated to discover her life in ruins.As she struggles to recover, a mysterious stranger makes her an offer she can't refuse: Confront the insidious spirit in Whisper House.But selling her gift for profit doesn't feel right, and the recent vacation has strained their relationships. Is the gang really falling apart?Pushed to the limits of her skills and endurance, Emmie faces her greatest enemy-herself-to save her friends from a relentless spirit hellbent on making them permanent residents.Whisper House is the fourth novel in a new paranormal mystery series that delivers an unsolved murder, ghostly mysteries, and a twist of horror.Fans of Wendy Wang, Darcy Coates, Abe Moss, Cheryl Bradshaw, or Heather Graham will love this exciting new supernatural suspense book.Download your copy now to start your next chilling adventure.Other great books by Dean Rasmussen: Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1Caine House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 2Hyde House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 3Dreadful Dark: Tales of Horror Book 1 - 6Stone Hill: Shadows Rising 1Stone Hill: Phantoms Reborn 2Stone Hill: Leviathan Wakes 3Or you can visit his website at: www.deanrasmussen.com.
Ghosts of the Catacombs
I'm a ghost whisperer, not a catacomb crawler. But when you live in Paris, sometimes you end up being both.Hi, I'm Alix. During the day, I'm a history student at the time-honoured Sorbonne University. After class, I hang out with the ghosts of the revolution, the many undead misunderstood Parisian artists, and adventurous scientists that glow in the dark. None of them are alive, but they come to me to solve their problems with the living.When a recently deceased catacombs tour guide asks me to retrieve a mysterious personal item from the underground, things take a turn for the weird. Suddenly, I find myself in a city of ghosts, hunted by murderous cave crawlers, and stumbling across haunting secrets.If I'm not careful now, I might end up a ghost myself.Urban Fantasy with a French twist. If you like cave-crawling adventures, hopeless romantics, and ghosts, you'll enjoy Ghosts of the Catacomb, the first instalment of the Parisian Ghosts series. Travel to Paris today to embark on your catacombs adventure.
Heart-Shaped Box
A pulse-pounding, terrifying rollercoaster ride of a supernatural thriller--the remarkable 2007 debut from the #1 New York Times bestselling author."The shocks in Hill's riveting debut novel can be lurid and blood-drenched, or as quietly chilling as a casual phone call from an old, dead friend." -- Entertainment WeeklySooner or later, the dead catch up . . . Judas Coyne is a collector of the macabre: a cookbook for cannibals, a used hangman's noose, a snuff film. Many of these objects were gifts from the black-clad fans who made his metal band a legend and made him rich. But not all. When his personal assistant told him there was a ghost for sale on the Internet, Jude knew he had to have it for his private collection. He didn't think twice. He should have. Jude has spent a lifetime evading ghosts--his abusive father; the bandmates he betrayed; Anna, the suicidal girl he loved and abandoned. But this spirit is different. This one means to chase him to the edge of sanity. His new acquisition--delivered to his doorstep in a black heart-shaped box--is the restless soul of Anna's vengeful stepdaddy. Craddock McDermott swore he would settle with Jude for ruining his daughter's life. Soon, everywhere Jude turns, Craddock is there: behind the bedroom door; in Jude's restored vintage Mustang; outside his window; on his widescreen TV. Waiting--with a gleaming razor blade on a chain dangling from one bony hand. If ever there was a case of buyer beware, this is it...
