The Girls and the Ghosts of The Old Manse Revisited
"With an intriguing premise, this novel brings Irish history vividly to life, told with an arresting voice through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl."- ERINA REDDAN When Roxanne and her family move into The Old Manse, a former 19th century manse in the countryside in Northern Ireland, a new chapter of exciting adventure and peril opens for the almost-thirteen year old budding writer. The Girls and the Ghosts of The Old Manse Revisited by Ruth Skilbeck will take readers on a journey with Roxy, her family, her new friend Margy, and girls from earlier times; over three years from the conflict of the early 1970s Troubles, at home and on road trips including a near fatal van crash in a Swedish blizzard. But what is haunting the house? And what are the mysterious disappearing flames Roxy sees on the peat bog? Will she uncover the mystery of the girls who lived there before? Each of the novels in Ruth Skilbeck's Australian Fugue series can be read as a standalone novel.Read as a series, the novels proceed through recursion, going back in time, with The Girls and the Ghosts of The Old Manse Revisited also moving forward decades in its ending.
Irish Ghost Stories
Irish Ghost Stories shares spooky tales from Ireland, covering stories from Kildare's magic Earl to lights in Limerick, a ghost in Antrim, a scary room in Maynooth, and Wexford's Loftus Hall. It even tells of when poet Francis Ledwidge's ghost appeared in Meath. These eerie stories about Ireland's old castles and hidden rooms are a mix of made-up stories and strange events that can't be easily explained.
Rookstone
Supernatural comedy capturing the feel of, and nostalgia for, the 1990s, while looking forward to a world where everyone can share a laugh and even the dead are enjoying life...Springtime, 1994. Grunge. The Kremlin Accords. Cool Britannia is on the way! For Gary Stone, Rookstone Castle is just another lucrative restoration project, and a welcome one, until its owner shows him a sixty-year-old photograph of his own brand-new van.Unsettled, he gets to work, but is soon terrorised at 02:17 each morning by an ancient spirit with an urgent message. Failing to understand her warning, his team become unwitting accessories to a jewel heist when the castle is robbed.Besieged by the police and the media outside, hostage to dangerous criminals inside, the working-class hero must confront the not-so-working-class villain, whether he wants to or not. Trapped in a castle full of ghosts with a psychopath and a disobedient little dog, Gary also finds himself responsible for the actions of a bunch of hangry builders who are running out of sandwiches. Honestly, he can't see how things could possibly get any worse - which only illustrates the limits of his imagination.
Rookstone
Supernatural comedy capturing the feel of, and nostalgia for, the 1990s, while looking forward to a world where everyone can share a laugh and even the dead are enjoying life...Springtime, 1994. Grunge. The Kremlin Accords. Cool Britannia is on the way! For Gary Stone, Rookstone Castle is just another lucrative restoration project, and a welcome one, until its owner shows him a sixty-year-old photograph of his own brand-new van.Unsettled, he gets to work, but is soon terrorised at 02:17 each morning by an ancient spirit with an urgent message. Failing to understand her warning, his team become unwitting accessories to a jewel heist when the castle is robbed.Besieged by the police and the media outside, hostage to dangerous criminals inside, the working-class hero must confront the not-so-working-class villain, whether he wants to or not. Trapped in a castle full of ghosts with a psychopath and a disobedient little dog, Gary also finds himself responsible for the actions of a bunch of hangry builders who are running out of sandwiches. Honestly, he can't see how things could possibly get any worse - which only illustrates the limits of his imagination.
Blackkerchief Dick
Before she became a queen of crime fiction, Margery Allingham wrote this haunting, high-seas adventure-a tale of smugglers, spirits, and one enigmatic sailor bound to the sea and something darker.Step into the salty air of 17th-century England, where legends are born in the creak of ship timbers and the whisper of sea winds. Blackkerchief Dick is a swashbuckling, supernatural-tinged tale set on Mersea Island, blending ghost story, historical adventure, and poetic myth.At its heart is Dick, a mysterious sailor with a black kerchief knotted at his throat, whose fate becomes entangled with smugglers, spirits, and a community haunted by its own past. With lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Margery Allingham, later renowned for her crime fiction, weaves a spellbinding debut full of maritime mystery and folk legend.For fans of classic tales with a supernatural edge, this lost gem is a voyage worth taking.
The Haunted House
Eight rooms. Eight authors. Eight chilling encounters with the spectral side of Victorian life. First published as the 1859 Christmas issue of Charles Dickens's popular periodical, All the Year Round, The Haunted House is a unique collaboration and a cornerstone of Victorian supernatural fiction. The premise is simple: A group of skeptical friends takes over a dilapidated, supposedly haunted manor. They divide the massive, decaying house among them, determined to wait for Christmas and write down every spectral encounter--or lack thereof--that befalls them. This celebrated anthology features the finest writers of the era, each contributing a distinct, atmospheric, and unforgettable story tied to a different room of the house: Charles Dickens anchors the volume with the opening and closing narratives, framing the experiment and penning the macabre tale of The Ghost in Master B's Room and the concluding The Ghost in the Corner Room. Wilkie Collins delivers a mystery from The Ghost in the Cupboard Room. Elizabeth Gaskell contributes the moving and unsettling account of The Ghost in the Garden Room. Stories by Hesba Stretton, George Augustus Sala, and Adelaide Anne Procter fill the remaining, shadowy corridors. Blending skepticism and superstition, mystery and morality, The Haunted House is a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian obsession with ghosts. This edition is complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of Charles Dickens, giving insight into the life and legacy of the author widely regarded as the greatest novelist of his age. Discover the secrets hidden within every shadowed corner of this classic Christmas ghost story.
The Haunted House
Eight rooms. Eight authors. Eight chilling encounters with the spectral side of Victorian life. First published as the 1859 Christmas issue of Charles Dickens's popular periodical, All the Year Round, The Haunted House is a unique collaboration and a cornerstone of Victorian supernatural fiction. The premise is simple: A group of skeptical friends takes over a dilapidated, supposedly haunted manor. They divide the massive, decaying house among them, determined to wait for Christmas and write down every spectral encounter--or lack thereof--that befalls them. This celebrated anthology features the finest writers of the era, each contributing a distinct, atmospheric, and unforgettable story tied to a different room of the house: Charles Dickens anchors the volume with the opening and closing narratives, framing the experiment and penning the macabre tale of The Ghost in Master B's Room and the concluding The Ghost in the Corner Room. Wilkie Collins delivers a mystery from The Ghost in the Cupboard Room. Elizabeth Gaskell contributes the moving and unsettling account of The Ghost in the Garden Room. Stories by Hesba Stretton, George Augustus Sala, and Adelaide Anne Procter fill the remaining, shadowy corridors. Blending skepticism and superstition, mystery and morality, The Haunted House is a fascinating glimpse into the Victorian obsession with ghosts. This edition is complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of Charles Dickens, giving insight into the life and legacy of the author widely regarded as the greatest novelist of his age. Discover the secrets hidden within every shadowed corner of this classic Christmas ghost story.
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The 10:45 pm Show: The Dark Alley pulls readers into a chilling narrative of love, deception, and unspeakable tragedy, set against the eerie backdrop of the Regal Multiplex Theatre. A modern marvel standing proudly in the heart of the city, the theatre hides beneath its sleek, contemporary exterior a dark and forgotten history. Built upon the ruins of an old cinema, the Regal Multiplex is a symbol of progress-but some remnants of the past, it seems, are far from gone.At the heart of this haunting tale is Melicia, a talented actress caught between two men whose differences could not be more stark. Clement, her true love, whose devotion is overshadowed by his growing jealousy, and Baron, a charismatic and ambitious director, whose magnetic presence becomes an irresistible rival for Melicia's affections. As the tension between the men escalates, Melicia finds herself torn between love and loyalty, while Clement's suspicions escalate into rage. The fragility of their relationship crumbles under the weight of Baron's unsettling interference, culminating in a violent confrontation that results in the mysterious and sudden disappearance of both men.When The Dark Alley film reel is rediscovered after decades, it is decided that the film will be shown in Hall No. 8 of the Regal Multiplex. At 10:45 p.m. that fateful night, secrets thought buried for over forty years begin to resurface. The film, once presumed lost, holds the answers to a mystery that has haunted the theatre and its inhabitants for decades-answers no one is ready for, or at least no one willing to accept.Enter Detectives Park and Jenson, seasoned investigators, who took on the case when a lone survivor escaped the theatre, igniting a fresh wave of unsettling questions. What seemed at first like a straightforward investigation into a sole survivor quickly unravels into something far darker. The detectives uncover chilling details about the disappearances, revealing a disturbing pattern of missing couples, each linked to the night The Dark Alley was screened just weeks before. As they dig deeper, they uncover long-buried truths, exposing a conspiracy much more sinister than they could have imagined. Their investigation ultimately leads them to the unresolved disappearances of Clement and Baron, connecting dots no one had seen coming.As Park and Jenson delve deeper into the hidden truths within the theatre's walls, they realise that the line between justice and revenge is far more complex than they initially thought. With every step closer to uncovering the truth and the motives behind it, they face not only deceit, lies, and greed within the theatre staff but also the restless spirits of the past-spirits that refuse to remain silent. Or perhaps, it's something more sinister? A carefully crafted illusion designed to warp their perception of reality, blurring the line between truth and fiction. Are these spirits seeking revenge, or are they using the living to uncover the justice they were denied?In this suspense-filled tale, love, loss, and long-hidden secrets collide in ways no one could have anticipated. The 10:45 p.m. Show isn't just about a cursed film-it's a journey through broken lives, vengeful spirits, and a terrifying truth that threatens to destroy everything in its wake. As the secrets of the past slowly unravel, one thing becomes undeniable: some darkness never fades, and some truths were never meant to be uncovered.
The Randolph Casey Horror Thriller Series
The first three books in the Randolph Casey Horror Thriller series are now available in a single terrifying volume. Meet Randolph Casey-university professor by day, paranormal investigator by night. When the disembodied whispers, mysterious footsteps upstairs, and the shadowy figures in the corner become too much to bear, he's the man to call... The Tenth Ward: Rand investigates a haunted hospital where he meets a terminally-ill girl tormented by an evil entity. Can he save her soul? The Perfect Possession: For centuries, demons have possessed people. Now, they're seizing an entire town. Rand returns in this terrifying sequel to save the unsuspecting residents of a small town from the claws of the devil. The Black-Eyed Kids: When a pair of demonic entities disguised as children kidnap a young girl, Rand has until sunrise to get her back. This collection of three supernatural horror thrillers is for readers who love stories about hauntings and battles with the demonic-the truest form of evil that exists in our world. You are only one click away from joining Rand Casey in his terrifying battles against mankind's oldest and most deadly enemy-the servants of the devil.
A Thin Ghost and Others
In "A Thin Ghost and Others," M.R. James, the master of the English ghost story, presents a chilling collection of tales guaranteed to unsettle and thrill. First published in 1919, these stories showcase James's signature style: antiquarian settings, scholarly protagonists, and a creeping sense of dread that culminates in unforgettable encounters with the supernatural. Within these pages, readers will discover a range of spectral horrors, from the titular "A Thin Ghost," to other eerie encounters. James's understated prose and meticulous attention to detail create an atmosphere of mounting tension, making this collection a must-read for aficionados of classic ghost stories and anyone seeking a shiver down their spine. Experience the subtle terror and enduring legacy of M.R. James in this timeless collection.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Tales Of The Horrible, Or The Book Of Spirits
Venture into the eerie and unsettling world of "Tales Of The Horrible, Or The Book Of Spirits," a collection of ghostly tales penned by an astronomer of the nineteenth century. This book delves into the shadowy realms of the occult, offering readers a glimpse into a world where spirits roam and the supernatural reigns supreme. Explore stories filled with suspense, fear, and the unknown, carefully crafted to send shivers down your spine. Perfect for enthusiasts of classic ghost stories and those fascinated by the paranormal, this collection captures the chilling essence of a bygone era, where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the darkness holds secrets best left undisturbed. Discover why these tales continue to captivate and terrify, offering a timeless journey into the heart of horror.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Tales Of The Horrible, Or The Book Of Spirits
Venture into the eerie and unsettling world of "Tales Of The Horrible, Or The Book Of Spirits," a collection of ghostly tales penned by an astronomer of the nineteenth century. This book delves into the shadowy realms of the occult, offering readers a glimpse into a world where spirits roam and the supernatural reigns supreme. Explore stories filled with suspense, fear, and the unknown, carefully crafted to send shivers down your spine. Perfect for enthusiasts of classic ghost stories and those fascinated by the paranormal, this collection captures the chilling essence of a bygone era, where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the darkness holds secrets best left undisturbed. Discover why these tales continue to captivate and terrify, offering a timeless journey into the heart of horror.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
What the Water Remembers
Charmed meets Nancy Drew when modern witch Kendra Hill sets out to uncover the connections between three ghosts and the Johnstown Flood of 1889, an abandoned cemetery, and a jar of teeth - before the hauntings push her out of her home. 'Small town charm' takes on new meaning in What the Water Remembers, Kendra knows from the first swing of her pendulum that she needs to help the ghosts of her Victorian home - Clara, and the mysterious dark-haired woman. Before even closing on their new home in Newport, Pennsylvania, Kendra and her husband George encounter a malevolent male ghost in unexpected ways; but in the face of a difficult housing market and feeling confident in Kendra's witchcraft, they move in. Jarred by dreams that feel like memories, Kendra's intuition and magic guide her down a path of mystery no amount of tarot cards or pendulums could have prepared her for.
Fragments
1774 - Charlotte is a renowned London actress who has the world at her feet. Until one day she disappears, never to be seen again. Present Day - Hazel has the job she has always dreamed of: writing plays in an iconic theatre in London. But when a secret room is discovered, and a ghostly presence begins to the haunt the theatre, she finds herself drawn into the centuries-old mystery. Piecing together the clues from fragments of memory and madness, Hazel must find out the truth...or be driven mad by it. A gothic horror novella, featuring tragedy, love, and loss on the London stage. Perfect for fans of gothic horror, Shakespeare, and historical fiction.
Irish Ghost Stories
Celebrate the chill of classic Irish ghost tales in this beautiful Collector's Edition, drawing threads from folklore, legend and ancient origins. Ghosts and spirits abound in this glorious gift edition of Irish tales, building on the history, mythology and the folklore of the Emerald Isle. Stories include The Child That Went with the Fairies, The Canterville Ghost, The Last of Squire Ennismore, and more. A range of celebrated Irish authors from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries offer mystical, atmospheric tales of lost souls and haunted landscapes.
Amber House
A haunted theater. A trail of blood. Amber House is gambling you won't get out alive.When Emmie receives a desperate plea for help from an old friend in Las Vegas, she doesn't hesitate-even if it means leaving her team behind. With Jason by her side, she steps into a city that never sleeps... and neither do its ghosts.Determined to protect her friend, Nova, from the violent spirits plaguing the historic Amber House Theater, Emmie quickly hits the limits of her psychic skills. The hauntings are relentless, the illusions too convincing, and a trail of blood leads straight to a magician who has come out of retirement to perform alongside Nova.But who can they trust in a house of mirrors?The answers are locked inside an aging woman who carries the weight of the theater's dark history-but she's powerless to stop what's coming. Mute and teetering on the edge of death, she's running out of time... along with everyone else.As the past and present collide on the glitzy stage, Emmie must uncover the deadly truth before she becomes the next act in the theater's final performance.Amber House is the seventh 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, J.R. Erickson, Cheryl Bradshaw, or Heather Graham will love this exciting new supernatural suspense book.Get Amber House to start your next chilling adventure today!Books by Dean Rasmussen: Shine House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 0Hanging House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 1Caine House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 2Hyde House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 3Whisper House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 4Temper House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 5Raven House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 6Amber House: An Emmie Rose Haunted Mystery Book 7Dreadful 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.
A Deadly Deception
New York City, December 1933. When Clara accepts an invitation to a New Year's Eve gala at the Grand Sterling Hotel, she hopes for a night of respite-to leave behind the lingering horrors of Hollowfield House and rekindle her fragile connection with Tuck, the one person who makes her question her self-imposed solitude. But beneath the glittering fa癟ade of high society, a chilling mystery drags her back into the darkness she thought she'd escaped.As midnight strikes, the unthinkable happens: a guest is found dead. When a fierce snowstorm traps everyone inside the hotel, tensions among the guests escalate, but the danger at the Grand Sterling isn't confined to the living.With her troubled past making her a prime suspect, Clara is the only one who can confront the malevolent entity that lurks in the shadows, stalking the guests with deadly intent. As more lives hang in the balance, she must unravel the mystery before she's accused of murder-or becomes the next victim herself.A DEADLY DECEPTION is the second book in the Clara Dawson paranormal mystery series set in 1930s New York. Each novel features a standalone mystery, but later books may contain spoilers for previous cases. For the best reading experience, it's recommended to read the series in order.
Haunted Hiker
The Haunted Hiker is a series of short stories. While out on hikes, Adam comes across found objects that bring the past and present together in unexpected ways. His true life events intertwine with his reality and imagination that leads him on random excursions. From the legend of The Leatherman to the Devils Tower.
The Ghost Who Wouldn't Leave
The Ghost Who Wouldn't Leave, the award-winning romantic comedy with a ghostly twist."Some houses have history. Hers came with the ghost of a Victorian playwright who refuses to leave..." When Lesley Tierney moved into a quaint Yorkshire cottage, she was looking for peace, solitude, and maybe a little inspiration to finally finish her novel. What she didn't expect was for the cottage to come with a permanent... and very opinionated... houseguest. Meet Nathaniel Ashcroft: Victorian playwright, incorrigible flirt, and... well, dead. Lesley's perfectly ordinary life is turned upside down when she discovers that Nathaniel's ghost is very much still attached to the house, and to his unfinished manuscript. With a flair for the dramatic and a tendency to rearrange the furniture when he's annoyed, Nathaniel makes it clear he isn't going anywhere until his story is complete. The Ghost That Wouldn't Leave is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud, and tear-jerking story of love, loss, and the connections that transcend even death.
Lisabetta
LEONARDO TAUGHT HIS KID SISTER TO PAINT... ... SHE TAUGHT HIM HOW TO SURVIVEA portrait's voice is captured in the eyes. Only beloved eyes may speak the truth in silence. My brother and I conversed this way for eleven years after my death. He called me through the art that was the best of us. I materialized to ease his grief and comfort his final moments.Leonardo heard my thoughts as a voice inside his head, as a waking dream, inside a memory. I listened back in the ways open to me. Leonardo shared his lifeforce with me the day I was born, refusing to let me die, and later, during his last days, when he lay close to death, I held his hand so he could feel the weight of my bones.To Leonardo, I remained, the fleshed-out Lisabetta of his middle-years. Such was our close connection, that even as an apparition, I had density. Leonardo taught me where illusion began and in 1519 it was my duty to show him where it ended.- Lisabetta
Lisabetta
FATE IS MORE MYSTERIOUS THAN A SMILEWomen artists were of little consequence within the Florentine sweatshops of paint and marble. We were invisible child laborers. Domestic slaves who faced life-threatening periods of serial motherhood if we survived childbirth the first time. Yet, we were also the hidden alchemists who had the audacity to help our brothers and fathers turn raw minerals into the golden age of art.I know what it's like to be ignored. History only ever recorded me squeezed between two commas in a population census, and after all my climbing and dedication and discipline, I was still not a vital enough statistic to warrant a footnote in the memoirs of art.The irony is that Leonardo's 'Mona Lisa', the most famous portrait in the world, lost her identity while the pampered wife of a silk merchant, Monna Lisa Giocondo, became a household name with the wrong face... MY face!And now, 'The Mona Lisa' smiles more radiantly as my new adventure begins.
The Unthinkable Shoes
A boy loses his shoes between heaven and the deep blue sea Finn Cleary is an excited five-year-old passenger heading for a new life on Titanic's maiden voyage. But fate not only denies him his New York destination, it also separates him from the girl he was destined to marry. Finn has tough shoes to fill, trying to compete with his older brother, but his death delivers a tougher quest. Bad timing and old jealousies threaten to trap his spirit in a permanent half-life and crush a star-crossed romance forever. To recover the threads of his lost future, Finn must heal an old score and honor his mother's strict orders to look after the only new pair of shoes he's ever owned or she'll skin him alive. But a promise, made in haste complicates his next incarnation. Finding Finn's lost shoes may be young love's only chance to stay together. An extraordinary love story of reincarnation and sacrifice.
Just Like the Bronte Sisters
A twisty spin on a gothic classic, Just Like the Bront禱 Sisters pairs Olympic skiing with romantic suspense, perfect for fans of Rachel Hawkins and Lisa Jewell."With a fast-paced story and no shortage of shocking plot twists, Just Like the Bront禱 Sisters is a story that will command your attention until the very last word." - Indies TodayThe Blue sisters were raised in the wintry paradise of a ski village, Jo Beth craving thrills and competition while Skylar clung to security. Then an accident changes everything and Jo Beth flees to Brazil, leaving her sister behind in Colorado with only the Bront禱s for company.Enter Mitch. After tragedy brings him right into Skylar's arms, a passionate Heathcliff/Catherine-like romance ensues. But trust is hard to come by for Skylar - did he harm her beloved Jo Beth? Loving Mitch could cost her everything, but can she really resist his magnetic pull?
Cruel Devices
Bestselling horror author Gavin Curtis thought he'd found the cure for writer's block when he stole an antique typewriter from terrified shop owners who begged him not to take it. But the machine harbors something ancient and evil, and whatever Gavin types becomes deadly reality. As mysterious deaths mount and the supernatural presence grows stronger, Gavin realizes he's unleashed a force beyond his control. Now he must find a way to stop the evil he's released-before it claims everyone he's ever cared about.
Camping with a Ghost
A quiet camping trip. A ghost with dirt pouring from his mouth. A secret that could get Nick killed.Seventeen-year-old Nick Michelson was promised two blissful days in the woods-no homework, no ghosts, and no demons. But when a ghost appears in the forest with a face Nick almost recognizes, everything changes. The spirit can't speak, can't rest, and may hold the key to a boy's mysterious disappearance.Nick swore he'd stop helping the dead after a deadly encounter with a Shadow Demon, but this case is too personal to ignore-especially when the ghost turns out to be a fellow student, Laurent Chauvet. Now Nick must choose between keeping a dangerous promise and exposing himself to a predator that has already claimed the lives of countless psychic mediums.As Nick digs deeper, secrets pile up: from a family that hides the truth to a judge with a dark connection to the case. If Nick isn't careful, the next name on the missing persons list could be his.Camping with a Ghost is a gripping YA paranormal mystery about love, loyalty, and the ghosts we can't outrun.
They Return at Evening
Originally published in 1928, They Return at Evening collects thirteen ghost stories that helped shape modern supernatural fiction. With a refined, often chilling style, Wakefield moves beyond traditional Victorian ghosts to depict a more psychological and modern form of horror-quiet, civilized, and deeply unsettling. These stories span cursed houses, haunted golf courses, and spectral telephones, balancing eerie understatement with sudden shocks. "The Red Lodge," "He Cometh and He Passeth By," and "The Seventeenth Hole at Duncaster," are now regarded as classics of the genre.
The Other Side
Book One in The Other Side SeriesGrief opens the door. But something else walks through.Kate Winslow had everything: a future, a fianc矇, a life full of quiet, simple plans. Then one rainy night, a car crash takes it all. When she wakes in a hospital room, battered and alone, she's told Everett Aucoin is gone. Vanished without a trace. No body. No explanation. Just footprints that lead into the woods-and disappear.The police rule it a disappearance. The coroner declares him legally dead. But Kate knows something isn't right. Because that night, just before the crash, she saw something running. Something human. Something not.Then the voices start.Her phone rings at 3:12 a.m. - but no one speaks. Her sketchbook fills with drawings she doesn't remember making. A little girl with hollow eyes appears beside her bed, then vanishes without a sound. Mirrors don't reflect quite right. And sometimes, when she's alone... she isn't.Just as she starts to question her sanity, Kate receives word that Everett secretly purchased a remote farmhouse under her name. With nowhere else to go, she drives there - deep into the forest, far from town, surrounded by lake, field, and silence.But the house remembers.It mourns. It dreams. And buried deep within its walls is a secret that's been waiting over forty years to be uncovered. A child went missing here in 1982. A child no one talks about. A child whose voice whispers through vents and static and shattered glass.As Kate investigates Everett's disappearance, she's pulled deeper into a mystery that spans decades, linking her life to a girl named Lilah Carson... and to something that doesn't want to stay on the other side anymore.Some spirits want peace. Others want revenge. And some never died at all.With each step, Kate discovers that Everett didn't just vanish-he crossed over. And now, the veil between life and death is thinning. The Other Side is bleeding through.And it's not alone.
Series Collide, Volume 4
Magic awaits... Escape into fantasy worlds beyond imagination and yet as comfortable as home. Twenty stories explode with the fantastic: Magical creatures, theatrical witches and sexy ghosts (that help people, too). Kids and puppies, dead romantic couples, and superheroes saving the world! From happily ever afters to a touch on the darker side, Series Collide: Volume 4 packs a wallop of a fantasy story punch. Escape into these pages. There's some magic just waiting for you... Featured stories include Kristine Kathryn Rusch's "Dragon's Tooth," and "Puckish Behavior," and Dean Wesley Smith's "Luck Be A Lady," and "Blind Date."
A Ghostly Suspect
A funeral, a ghost, a murder . . . It's all in a day's work for Emma Lee Raines . . .especially when the ghost turns out to be someone very dear to her heart. Debbie Dually, psychic and friend who has guided Emma Lee since the she was bopped on the head from a falling plastic Santa, local undertaker Emma Lee Raines is told she's suffering from "funeral trauma." Debbie Dually is the one who informed Emma Lee that she wasn't crazy, she was a Betweener, someone who can communicate with ghosts with the not-so-dearly departed. In fact, she told Emma Lee how she was the only one that could help solve their murder to help them rest in eternal peace. This time Debbie Dually finds herself needing Emma's help. This means solving her own murder. Emma goes deep undercover as a fake psychic in order to see into the past and help Debbie cross over. Emma Lee doesn't realize this opens up a whole can of new Betweener clients that refuse to leave her alone. When Emma Lee is tagged as the number one suspect in Debbie Dually's death, her handsome state trooper boyfriend, Jack Henry, has no choice but to come back to Whispering Falls and get to the bottom of what is going on before it's too late and Emma Lee goes to the state pen for a very long time.
Famous Ghost Stories
Delve into the eerie and unsettling world of the supernatural with "Famous Ghost Stories." This carefully curated collection brings together some of the most chilling tales ever written, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. From haunted houses to restless spirits, each story explores the darker side of human existence and the mysteries that lie beyond. Perfect for late-night reading or sharing around a campfire, these timeless stories capture the imagination and remind us of the enduring power of the ghost story. Discover why these tales have captivated readers for generations and experience the thrill of 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Famous Ghost Stories
Delve into the eerie and unsettling world of the supernatural with "Famous Ghost Stories." This carefully curated collection brings together some of the most chilling tales ever written, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. From haunted houses to restless spirits, each story explores the darker side of human existence and the mysteries that lie beyond. Perfect for late-night reading or sharing around a campfire, these timeless stories capture the imagination and remind us of the enduring power of the ghost story. Discover why these tales have captivated readers for generations and experience the thrill of 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 Haunting of Baker Street
Even legends pass away - but they don't necessarily pass on! Now, over 100 years after their deaths, Sherlock Holmes and his biographer and beloved, John Watson, haunt the space in Baker Street where they became famous. The new building has trouble keeping tenants until Caitlyn and her girlfriend Martie move in. They agree to deal with the tributes to the famous duo left at their door, but they didn't bargain on dealing with their ghosts, or with helping Holmes and Watson continue to solve the mysteries and crimes contained in the curious letters still sent to 221B Baker Street! This collection of connected stories - each exactly 221 words long with the last word beginning with B - follows Sherlock and John into their post-demise career, with the help of modern sweethearts, Caitlyn and Martie.
Tomorrow Again
When their telepathic link is severed, teenagers Kit and his twin sister Bash, newly separated by 3,000 miles and 3,000 years, must overcome their personal differences between metaphysics and science to fight an ancient curse. Book 3 of 'The Bede Trilogy', is a magical realism time-slip adventure written in literary prose for 'middle-grade and Y/A fans' of all ages.
The Cornish Widow
Connie Maxwell has a secret. Though broken in body, her spirit runs free. Dreamwalking might be useful if only she could control it. But it's one thing roaming the Cornish Coast and quite another witnessing a murder - especially when she can't influence the outcome. Annie Hearn has absconded after the suspicious death of her neighbour, and the authorities are about to pounce. But in a county of people hell-bent on bringing her to justice, Connie alone believes in her innocence. With time running out, a chance encounter brings evil to Connie's door. Nobody is who they seem, and Connie's background is an ever-changing mystery. Who is Connie? And is saving Annie the reason for her burdensome gift? A gripping Golden Age historical series perfect for those who like a touch of psychic suspense with their mysteries.
The Cheltenham Torso
Her visions stopped. The murders didn't. Can she piece together the clues in time? Grief-stricken after Vera's death, Connie has left dreamwalking behind. But as World War II casts its shadow over England, secrets brew beneath the surface of sleepy Cornwall--and Crossley, the rogue occultist, has vanished into hiding. When the psychic division recruits Crossley as a double agent, Cora spirits Connie away to Cheltenham. What begins as a refuge quickly spirals into danger, thrusting Connie into a web of intrigue and an unexpected murder mystery. As Crossley resurfaces with plans to unleash his most audacious occult feat, Connie faces perilous choice. Can she unravel the truth behind the murder and stay one step ahead of Crossley's sinister designs? And what of the enigmatic figure who has suddenly returned to her life--friend or foe? The Cheltenham Torso is the spellbinding fourth installment in Jacqueline Beard's Constance Maxwell Dreamwalker Mysteries. This atmospheric story blends historical mystery with the enduring power of the unknown, set against the darkening backdrop of World War II Britain. ______________________________________________________ Praise for the Constance Maxwell Dreamwalker Mysteries: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very well written mystery with lots of plot twists, a bit of the supernatural and a very likeable heroine. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Seriously I just couldn't stop reading... ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I especially enjoyed Jacqueline's descriptive style of writing about the villages, beaches and cliffs which makes you feel as if you are actually there rather than just looking on. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author took me back in time with a wonderfully crafted tale of murder. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ... you won't want to stop reading... ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The writing is wonderful, the characters awesome, and the plot so exciting.
Do Not Resuscitate
"Do Not Resuscitate - An inventive combination of high-stakes hospital drama mixed with supernatural horror, fueled by a terrifying villain from beyond the grave who turns a medical intern's life upside down with his nefarious plan to get revenge for his own death." -Erik Bork, author, screenwriter on HBO's Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the MoonWhen medical intern Harry Lindmark's patient gruesomely dies, he fears an Angel of Death is loose in his hospital. Soon, however, Harry falls under suspicion when unexpected deaths mount. His desperate investigation to clear his name reveals a nightmarish conspiracy-hungering souls of those long-dead are killing his patients, led by the vengeful soul of former physician Sylvester Morrow, as heartless in death as he was in life. Their motive is as unimaginable as it is grotesque-they are seeking escape from a painful afterlife limbo by claiming bodies left vacant at the moment of death only to be restored to life through modern medical resuscitation.Burdened with his infant's death and a wife grieving alone due to his long hours, Harry must now confront a more urgent challenge. How can he overcome entities that have already escaped the limits of life itself? The dead have their own plans for the living they envy, leaving Harry in desperate pursuit of some solution to save all those he cares about.In today's hospitals, instruments of healing can so easily be turned into instruments of death. With a belief in worlds existing beyond, Do Not Resuscitate becomes uncomfortably possible.
Death, the Knight, and the Lady, a Ghost Story
Delve into the supernatural with 璽€œDeath, the Knight, and the Lady, a Ghost Story, 璽€ a chilling tale by H. De Vere Stacpoole. Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this gothic narrative unfolds a spectral drama that will grip readers from beginning to end. Experience the eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot that define classic ghost stories. Stacpoole's evocative prose brings to life a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and ancient secrets are revealed. Perfect for lovers of gothic fiction and historical mysteries, this story promises a thrilling 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Death, the Knight, and the Lady, a Ghost Story
Delve into the supernatural with 璽€œDeath, the Knight, and the Lady, a Ghost Story, 璽€ a chilling tale by H. De Vere Stacpoole. Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this gothic narrative unfolds a spectral drama that will grip readers from beginning to end. Experience the eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot that define classic ghost stories. Stacpoole's evocative prose brings to life a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and ancient secrets are revealed. Perfect for lovers of gothic fiction and historical mysteries, this story promises a thrilling 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
Mr Ermey’s Funeral
In 1985, an eleven-year-old boy, David Hartman, disappears.Five years later, Mary Townsend, a sixteen-year-old high school pupil and talented young artist, commits suicide. No note is left, no reason given.But when another pupil takes their own life, Mary's old friends must reunite to figure out what happened to the Hartman boy all those years ago, before they too share Mary's fate.Meanwhile, shaken by the death of his star pupil, the ageing Art teacher, Mr Ermey, is rapidly losing his grip on reality.Paul Roscoe's debut novel is a supernatural and psychological mystery about young adults struggling to uncover the truth behind long buried secrets. But in Bracton, a small town set in England's North West, nothing is as it seems, and the truth they seek threatens their very existence.On the journey to Mr Ermey's Funeral, disappearing is easy.
Baron’s ghost
The lord of the castle had died. It meant big changes for him. This is his story from that moment. Readable on any device with the free app above.Chapter sixteen. I watched the family enter the cars. It was an impressive sight, black Rolls and Bentleys, one following another along the gravel driveway, then disappearing between the trees. The ghost of the librarian was waiting near the graveyard when I arrived on the path. I moved to wait near him. He had chosen the best spot to view proceedings without interfering. I saw the cars arrive, and waiting footmen help the family out. I watched uneasily as I saw the hearse, a black Rolls from the funeral parlor, approach slowly up the pathway. I saw my sons and some young men from the villages take the coffin from the hearse and start up the path, their feet shuffling in nervy small steps, not wanting to drop the coffin. I felt the same way, and stepped forward to catch it as one half stumbled. He recovered, which was just as well. The librarian stretched out an arm to keep me back. "You don't want to make them nervous," he said. "Indeed I don't," I said ruefully. When the last people had gone through the gate, I saw, to my astonishment, a row of ghostly Earls of Sedgemont, going back all the way to the first Earl. Among them were a few members of Royalty. I recognized the more recent ones, but some ancient Kings had pride of place near the head of the row. "They like to do this," said the librarian. "Do what?" I asked. "They always attend the Earl's funeral," said the librarian. "What an honor," I said. "I never knew." Now that it was empty, I saw them step forward onto the path, and follow the others through the gate. I saw a vast crowd of villagers behind them. "The villagers of the ages," said the librarian. "Where do they come from?" I asked. "They haunt the villages, and cottages in the fields and on the estate," said the librarian. "Especially the ruined ones." I was awed. I had no idea my burial would be such an occasion. The villagers did not go through the gate, but sang a quiet hymn. A thousand ghostly voices in perfect harmony. "Follow me," said the librarian. He led the way through the crowd of relatives, staff, and ghostly guests to the graveside. We stood on the opposite side of the grave, which was empty.The casket was lowered into the ground without mishap by strong young men. While the priest was talking my ghostly ancestors and their royal guests filed past the grave, stooped, and threw a handful of sand into the grave. Not real sand, but they went through the motions quite quickly so that everyone would have a turn while the priest spoke. Each looked across the grave and met my eye, and nodded respectfully. I felt greatly honored. "Where do the earls stay?" I asked. "In the old wing of the castle, my lord," the librarian said. The sight of so many of the ancestors he had read so much about was quite overpowering him. "There are many rooms in the old wing," I said. "They are empty and in need of repair, and some are quite dingy, but they prefer to be on the estate," he said. The living departed, solemn and subdued. The ghostly guests took their leave of the earls, particularly those of their own era, and vanished one by one. The earls followed, and then the thousand strong crowd of villagers from the ages vanished quickly. The gravediggers were busy filling in the grave, while the priest watched to see it all done properly. Author pagehttps: //www.amazon.com/author/robertfieldsAlso by Robert FieldsDiary of a ghost https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B077YL8V64The day I died https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZDQ16GWars of the galaxies 100,000 ad https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B077XKC2R8The one and only true time https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B079K5WY2P
Tales of Death
Three stories of the Afterlife In Be Quiet at the Back a schoolteacher must face the truth about his teaching methods. There will be Hell to pay. In Falling a squad of British soldiers find themselves transported to a place where the oldest fight of them all is taking place. Will they serve? In Ghost Nor Bogle Shalt Thou Fear an accident leads to a visit to hospital and a deal with the Reaper that does not go as expected.
The Larkhill Barrow
Three stories of CARNACKI: GHOSTFINDER In THE BLOODED IKLWA an old soldier is plagued by a vengeful spirit and a weapon that is both spectral and lethal. In THE LARKHILL BARROW an investigation in a Neolithic burial barrow leads Carnacki to experimentation with sound and vibration with almost catastrophic results In THE SISTERS OF MERCY a soldier's hospital needs Carnacki's help to rid it of a spectral manifestation These were the first three Carnacki stories I wrote back in 2009 and originally appeared in the now rare chapbook box set CARNACKI: GHOSTFINDER. They are reprinted here as an introduction to my take on William Hope Hodgson's character
The Governess
***WINNER OF THE ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE SOCIETY'S INAUGURAL DOYLEAN HONOURS AWARD, POETRY AND FICTION*** "Well deserved, it's a fantastic read." Charles Prepolec, editor of The Gaslight Sherlock Holmes and Professor Challenger: New Worlds, Lost Places In 1930, down-on-his-luck reporter Edward Malone seeks out The Lost World's Professor Challenger for one last, audacious journey into the ultimate unknown. A short story presented as a chapbook in the Edwardian style, with period illustrations.
Unseen Odds
Author: 竅+ Shirley Bahlmann Description: Are there really such things as ghosts? Have you ever personally entertained a visitor from the spirit world? How would you know for sure? Whether you've had an otherworldly experience or only heard of one, or even if someone has played a prank on you and scared your socks off, you'll find yourself mesmerized by this haunting collection of true pioneer stories. The tales range from heart-warming spiritual encounters to spooky spirits that make you tremble in your skin; from thoughtless big brothers to heart-breaking cousins. Read about: * a chair that rocked itself* the sleek horses that became bony nags overnight* a ghost still roaming the hills of central Utah* an angel on horseback From real brushes with the world of spirits to pranks that those fun-loving pioneers played on one another, you竅穩ll be riveted to your seat when you lose yourself in these tales of unexplained mystery. You may want to leave the light on. Product Details: Format: Paperback Print: Black & White Size: 6x9 Page Count: 168 ISBN: 9781555177348 Imprint: Bonneville Books Office Use: 1L212
The Stoneground Ghost Tales, Compiled From the Recollections of Roland Batchel, Vicar of the Parish
Delve into the eerie world of "The Stoneground Ghost Tales," a collection of chilling stories compiled from the recollections of Roland Batchel, the vicar of a quaint parish. Edmund Gill Swain masterfully crafts tales of the supernatural, weaving together elements of English folklore and the unsettling quiet of rural life. Each story unveils a new haunting, a spectral encounter, or a brush with the unexplained, capturing the imagination with its vivid imagery and suspenseful narratives. First published in 1912, these ghost stories reflect the Edwardian fascination with the occult and the enduring human fascination with what lies beyond. Prepare to be captivated by the spectral residents of Stoneground and the mysteries they guard, in this timeless collection of classic ghost stories.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
