Maiden Point
Don't be afraid, let go... Bereaved and crushed by terrible guilt, discredited psychiatrist James Marshall grapples with the pain and demotion back to his home town on the Cornish coast, seeking solace in the professional wilderness away from a former high-flying career. But when he stumbles upon a strange woman wandering alone on the wild and dangerous headland of Maiden Point, their fates quickly collide... and he's brought face-to-face with his own family's secrets and links to the supernatural.Emily remembers nothing of her past. Stuck in the grip of amnesia, she struggles to piece together her identity - and what led her to the fateful clifftop. Lost in a world of local legends and incredible coincidences, James must decide whether to believe her stories of a paranormal protector... or if her tales are nothing more than psychological trauma.As his grip on reality begins to unravel, he's faced with the increasingly difficult task of sifting fact from fiction. A strange music box, a lullaby, and a curious family heirloom yield valuable secrets that lead him deeper and deeper into a reality that his rational mind dismissed as mere superstition.And when the woman's past finally catches up to her, can James unearth the truth to save the past and present maidens of Maiden Point?Perfect for fans of authors including Sarah Maine, Laura Purcell, and Wendy Webb, Maiden Point is a hauntingly beautiful novel that grapples with timeless themes of redemption, regret, and overcoming the ghosts of the past, all set on the rugged and beautiful Cornish coastline. Scroll up and grab your copy today...
Bric-a-Brac
Immerse yourself in a world of Gothic fantasy and gentle ghost stories, where perplexing riddles and unearthly visitors, combine with all the chill, charm and timelessness of classic ghost tales. Bric-a-Brac is an eclectic short story and novella collection set within deeply memorable backdrops of supernatural happenings where everyday people explore our shared innermost human desires and struggles. In the war-torn streets of London, a haunting romance unfolds, where love at first sight conceals hidden secrets. Journey to the Isles of Scilly where a grieving widow finds closure in a remarkable superstition. Witness a young woman, come of age, struggling to leave behind her childhood and something even more precious and innocent. Wander the sacred halls of a medieval monastery, where inquisitive scribes unearth forbidden truths. Accompany an Edwardian detective on an unorthodox pursuit of justice for a resurrected actress. And in a Wiltshire curiosity shop, a lonely shop owner discovers the transformative magic of friendship...plus much more.With wit and enchantment, hallmarks of the author's immersive and emotive writing style, these unforgettable stories interweave the natural with the supernatural, making them ideal for readers of Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman and Edith Nesbit.Stories include: ∞ The Exchange ∞ Glow ∞ Reflections ∞Nightingale ∞ The Cresset Square ∞ Sleep now, Adelard ∞ Bric-a-Brac ∞
Maiden Point
Don't be afraid, let go... Bereaved and crushed by terrible guilt, discredited psychiatrist James Marshall grapples with the pain and demotion back to his home town on the Cornish coast, seeking solace in the professional wilderness away from a former high-flying career. But when he stumbles upon a strange woman wandering alone on the wild and dangerous headland of Maiden Point, their fates quickly collide... and he's brought face-to-face with his own family's secrets and links to the supernatural.Emily remembers nothing of her past. Stuck in the grip of amnesia, she struggles to piece together her identity - and what led her to the fateful clifftop. Lost in a world of local legends and incredible coincidences, James must decide whether to believe her stories of a paranormal protector... or if her tales are nothing more than psychological trauma.As his grip on reality begins to unravel, he's faced with the increasingly difficult task of sifting fact from fiction. A strange music box, a lullaby, and a curious family heirloom yield valuable secrets that lead him deeper and deeper into a reality that his rational mind dismissed as mere superstition.And when the woman's past finally catches up to her, can James unearth the truth to save the past and present maidens of Maiden Point?Perfect for fans of authors including Sarah Maine, Laura Purcell, and Wendy Webb, Maiden Point is a hauntingly beautiful novel that grapples with timeless themes of redemption, regret, and overcoming the ghosts of the past, all set on the rugged and beautiful Cornish coastline. Scroll up and grab your copy today...
When Ghost Meets Ghost
Henry Tristram is a man haunted by the past. When he inherits a remote estate in the English countryside, he thinks he's found the perfect place to escape his demons. But when strange things begin to happen in the old, crumbling mansion, Henry realizes that he's not alone - and that the ghosts of his ancestors may have a message for him. A haunting tale of love, loss, and the power of the supernatural, this book is sure to keep readers up all night.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 Haunted House
This ghost story collection features tales by Charles Dickens and other notable Victorian authors. From the creepy empty house in Dickens's title story to the chilling curse of Elizabeth Gaskell's 'The Old Nurse's Story, ' these tales will keep readers up at night.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 Sociable Ghost
A collection of short stories that follows a journalist as she investigates various supernatural mysteries. With its witty writing and engaging plots, this book is sure to entertain fans of both 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.
Legends Of Torquay, &c
This is a collection of local legends and ghost stories from the seaside town of Torquay in Devon, England. From haunted hotels to ghostly apparitions, these tales will send a chill down your spine. This is a fun and spooky read for anyone interested in the paranormal.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.
Way Of The Ghosts
Bring out your inner ghoul as you read this entertaining compilation of ghost stories, perfect for a rainy-day scare, a quick break from reality, or to enthrall your guests around a campfire. You'll enjoy embarking into the spirit world with stories that will draw you in and hold tight to your imagination. Which story will make the hairs on the back of your neck rise? Civil war zombies that come back to fight from the beyond, or how about undead pirates that take down any ship that comes into their path? These stories are sure to reach the fright in any reader for generations to come.
Linny Lockwood ..; Volume 2
Linny Lockwood is a classic novel written by Catherine Crowe. This chilling tale of ghosts, murder, and revenge has captivated readers for generations.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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
When Reason Dreams
We live in a rational age in which science and modern technology have removed doubt and ignorance. We no longer fear the dark, we no longer need to use superstitious symbols to protect our houses and families. We know what is happening in the world and are in contact with friends and family who might live miles away. Ours is a rational world... or is it? These short ghost stories are not set in remote Scottish castles or haunted Victorian houses. They are about the modern world, places where you would not expect to encounter the supernatural. Just because we can see the world on television, speak with people across the oceans and know exactly what causes natural phenomena, the happenings that so terrified our ancestors, does not mean that ghosts have disappeared. Scientific progress has not buried the supernatural. Children play with long dead ghostly friends, a cruise ship is haunted, a Stuart tragedy reveals its secret in a horrifying way, a married man revisits his past in Florence where he meets his death lured by the ghost of a former lover, a doctor fails to save his wife's death in a car accident and is haunted to destruction by her spirit, a man is obsessed by a dream, an art dealer steals a painting from an old lady but her ghost returns to pursue him, a man buys a First World War memorial plaque and wished he had never seen it. Reason and logic still dream.
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?
When Reason Dreams
We live in a rational age in which science and modern technology have removed doubt and ignorance. We no longer fear the dark, we no longer need to use superstitious symbols to protect our houses and families. We know what is happening in the world and are in contact with friends and family who might live miles away. Ours is a rational world... or is it? These short ghost stories are not set in remote Scottish castles or haunted Victorian houses. They are about the modern world, places where you would not expect to encounter the supernatural. Just because we can see the world on television, speak with people across the oceans and know exactly what causes natural phenomena, the happenings that so terrified our ancestors, does not mean that ghosts have disappeared. Scientific progress has not buried the supernatural. Children play with long dead ghostly friends, a cruise ship is haunted, a Stuart tragedy reveals its secret in a horrifying way, a married man revisits his past in Florence where he meets his death lured by the ghost of a former lover, a doctor fails to save his wife's death in a car accident and is haunted to destruction by her spirit, a man is obsessed by a dream, an art dealer steals a painting from an old lady but her ghost returns to pursue him, a man buys a First World War memorial plaque and wished he had never seen it. Reason and logic still dream.
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)
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.
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.
One Last Touch
I had never seen a ghost before I came to Alswell Manor...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 a standalone romantic horror perfect for fans of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Spells For Forgetting.
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!
Byron Bishop
Vilified by the community as a notorious delinquent, Byron has spent his best years as a petty criminal in order to provide for himself. He isn't alone, however... Byron has a secret companion who acts as a second conscience, a second set of eyes, and a second pair of hands. He has Baron, whom he can only describe as a brother, a twin, and a ghost. With Baron's help, Byron joins a criminal syndicate, which he sees as the first step toward a better life, but he is soon in over his head when a sinister group of assassins with their own supernatural gifts encounters and forcibly recruits him. With the body-count rising, Byron desperately tries to find a way out, but he and Baron don't always see eye-to-eye. How can Byron hope to escape and wash the blood from his hands, when the loyalty of his own conscience is compromised?
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.
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...
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...
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...
Arkham
A thrilling adventure on the other side of the Cthulhu Mythos: the stars are right at last... Twenty years have passed since the ancient war between the Great Old Ones and their bitter enemies swept Owen Merrill away from the world he thought he inhabited. As a seventh-degree initiate in the Starry Wisdom Church, he knows that the time is close when Great Cthulhu will awaken in his temple-tomb in drowned R'lyeh and end the war once and for all. Neither he nor any of the servants of the Great Old Ones is prepared, however, for the last desperate counterstroke of the Radiance--the unleashing of the Color out of Space, an alien form of matter that can end all life on Earth. As the final conflict looms, Owen flings himself on a last desperate quest to stop the descent of the Color out of Space. His journey will take him from the ruins of a New Jersey college town to a long-forgotten stair descending into a Virginia graveyard, and then to the Dreamlands and beyond. Helping him are a renegade Radiance negation team commander, a sorcerer out of archaic legend, the youngest of the Great Old Ones, and his own witch-daughter Asenath, but against him stands the massed might of the Radiance, a being of the outer voids summoned by the enemies of the Great Old Ones, and the Color out of Space itself...
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.
