Flicker
Flicker is a modern-day ghost story set in a haunted diner. When Charlie Brace buys, refurbishes, and opens a diner that's been up on blocks for many years, he gets much more than he bargained for, from neon signs that flicker insanely, to a quirky staff, to odd customers, to an even stranger hobo-philosopher who picks through his dumpster while lecturing him on the moon and mythology, to the amorous advances of the previous owner's widow, to a mysterious mother and child who appear at the diner one morning carrying steaming baskets of pies that are, in a word, charmed, to the appearance of ghosts with murderous intentions.Are the mother and child ghosts or do they just bake great pies? What about Charlie's head waitress, who dresses like a woman from the 1950s and spouts diner lingo no one has used in years? What about the man in the dumpster? What about the widow, who seems to be holding back about her husband's death? And what about the customers, who grow anxious and impatient whenever the pie runs out? Who exactly are the ghosts, why are they haunting the diner, and why do they want to kill Charlie?L. Rett Boswell is also the author of The Leadership Secrets of Squirrels and SKELETON: A Bare Bones Mystery.
The Ravenshire Chronicles
"To those that seek solace or adventure in the forest that lie before you, pay heed, for whatever you do, never enter beyond the shadows of the dark and sinister branches of Ravenshire. For strange and awful things are bound to befall on those who do." Betwixt these covers are the strange and awful accounts of a young boy named Merrick, who deliberately ignored the warning to stay out of Ravenshire and the dire and dreaded consequences as a result. Do you dare enter the forest? Do you dare open the book?
The Ties That Bind
"Night has a habit of mixing that which in the day appears simple and ordinary to make it confusing and occasionally frightening." 2018: two women tragically die in a car accident in Oxfordshire, England. 1918: a murder takes place in a fenland village in Cambridgeshire, England. The two events are connected but which event influences the other? The dramatic debut novel by well known children's author, Peter Crussell, is a compelling story of two families divided by time yet united by death.
The Last Christmas
FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVE A CRYPTIC INVITATIONTO RETURN TO THE ANCIENT SCOTTISH CASTLE THAT IS THEIR BIRTHPLACE FOR A LAST CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.SOON AFTER THEY ARRIVE, THEY REALIZE NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS. A PROTECTIVE GHOST WARNS THEM OF A CURSE, THE MATRIARCH OF THE FAMILY PROVIDES MYSTERIOUS CLUES TO A TREASURE, AND THEY MUST DECIPHER THE SECRET OR LOSE EVERYTHING - INCLUDING THEIR ANCESTRAL FAMILY -- IN JUST SIX MORE DAYS. Four adult children of Benevolence Dayne who are different in every way receive an all-expenses-paid invitation to return to Torcall Castle in a remote part of northwest Scotland. Benevolence has never been close to any of them, but each comes home for a different reason.A set of inexplicable clues leads the Daynes on a Christmas hunt for an old clock and treasure that dates back to the battle for Scottish independence at Culloden. The phantoms in the castle want to help, but an ancient curse will bring down the Dayne clan and its ancestral home if they are unsuccessful.They have until six p.m. on Boxing Day - December 26th. Can they decipher the puzzle and save everything by then, or will their failure cost them everything?
The Turn of the Screw (Deluxe Library Binding)
The Turn of the Screw is an 1898 horror novella by Henry James. Classified as both gothic fiction and a ghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted. The governess soon becomes persuaded that the two children are secretly aware of the ghosts' presence.In the century following its publication, The Turn of the Screw became a cornerstone text of academics who subscribed to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the brilliance of the novella results from its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense within the reader.
The Transylvania Twist
A shaky truce. A pregnant Medusa. And a dedicated doctor who keeps legends alive.Even during a truce, I have my hands full as a MASH surgeon to an army of warring gods-especially when Medusa herself turns up pregnant. I frankly have no idea what to expect when a Gorgon's expecting, but I have an even bigger problem when my presumed-dead former-fianc矇 sneaks into my tent with enough emotional baggage to fill a tank.He's been fighting for the other side, which technically makes him my enemy, and now he needs me and the power I've kept secret for so long: I can see the dead. It's a blessing and a curse. Literally. Because the gods will smite me in a second if they suspect.But the other side is developing a terrible new weapon, and the only person who can stop the carnage was just murdered in a covert lab behind enemy lines. So I have no choice but to pull on my combat boots and go AWOL with my ex and a moody berserker to confront a ghost with a terrible secret.Too bad uncovering the truth could make me enemy #1...Warning: This book contains a Star Wars-obsessed werewolf, an adorable hellhound, demigods in peril, action, romance, and friends who put each other first-in a MASH camp where everybody knows your business.
The Ghost and the Witches' Coven
The mediums of Beach Drive don't take rumors of a witches' coven seriously-not until it threatens one of their own.Meanwhile, Officer Brian Henderson can no longer ignore the secrets of Marlow House. Can he handle the truth?
The Ghost and the Witches' Coven
The mediums of Beach Drive don't take rumors of a witches' coven seriously-not until it threatens one of their own.Meanwhile, Officer Brian Henderson can no longer ignore the secrets of Marlow House. Can he handle the truth?Large Print
The Apparition in the Kitchen
Things at the beautiful, historic Granger-Teague home are quite pleasant. The family has finally begun building itself back up, following a series of crises. Following the death of Faye, Jerry's beloved wife and best friend since childhood, things had been difficult. With help from friends and family, he began putting his life back together. And there were three people who had his back no matter what. There's Anne Granger, his daughter-in-law. She's the one who picked him up and got him going again. She's an angel, as far as Jerry is concerned. He loves her in what many consider an unhealthy way. She means so much to Jerry; he doesn't think anyone will ever understand. There's Marilyn Beales. He worked with her at the high school for years. She was the counselor. Having gone to school to study mental conditions and such, turned out to be right helpful once she started dating Jerry. She had known his wife, and understood his anguish. Marilyn is good to Jerry. They love one another, but have no intention to marry. They give each other what the other needs in many ways. Then, there's Faye. Despite the fact she has been dead for almost a decade, Faye and Jerry still have a quite active relationship. She is still seen frequently in the family home. She keeps an eye on things, keeps people in line, and torments the cat. She continues to show her devotion to the man she cheered on and supported all of her life; her husband. Faye had never left his side. Yes, things in Jerry's life are certainly looking up, but not without a hitch. There's never a dull moment in Jerry's life! But, he has it made. He has his beloved daughter-in-law, the beautiful high school counselor, and his deceased but not departed wife ... the apparition in the kitchen.
The Apparition in the Kitchen
Things at the beautiful, historic Granger-Teague home are quite pleasant. The family has finally begun building itself back up, following a series of crises. Following the death of Faye, Jerry's beloved wife and best friend since childhood, things had been difficult. With help from friends and family, he began putting his life back together. And there were three people who had his back no matter what. There's Anne Granger, his daughter-in-law. She's the one who picked him up and got him going again. She's an angel, as far as Jerry is concerned. He loves her in what many consider an unhealthy way. She means so much to Jerry; he doesn't think anyone will ever understand. There's Marilyn Beales. He worked with her at the high school for years. She was the counselor. Having gone to school to study mental conditions and such, turned out to be right helpful once she started dating Jerry. She had known his wife, and understood his anguish. Marilyn is good to Jerry. They love one another, but have no intention to marry. They give each other what the other needs in many ways. Then, there's Faye. Despite the fact she has been dead for almost a decade, Faye and Jerry still have a quite active relationship. She is still seen frequently in the family home. She keeps an eye on things, keeps people in line, and torments the cat. She continues to show her devotion to the man she cheered on and supported all of her life; her husband. Faye had never left his side. Yes, things in Jerry's life are certainly looking up, but not without a hitch. There's never a dull moment in Jerry's life! But, he has it made. He has his beloved daughter-in-law, the beautiful high school counselor, and his deceased but not departed wife ... the apparition in the kitchen.
Wall of Ghosts
There is a monster caught inside Michael's head. Trapped inside a nightmare house, the Wraith wants nothing more than to be freed from its prison. To escape, well, Michael must die.Michael's therapist believes there's a mundane explanation to the dreams, but her efforts to find the why of the Wraith would bear no fruit.Three years of reliving the same horrifying visions night after night, well, that's enough to drive anyone mad.He tries to keep everything together with routines and his job, but when he finally agrees to help a newfound ghost with her own unfinished business in exchange for her aid, everything and everyone starts turning up dead.The Realm of the Wraith is ever-expanding. Sooner or later, it will find Michael and have its revenge.Wall of Ghosts is the third book in The Torn Veil series. The Light Rail and That Night in the Park preceded this work.
The Turn of the Screw
he Turn of the Screw is an 1898 horror novella by Henry James that first appeared in serial format in Collier's Weekly magazine (January 27 - April 16, 1898). In October 1898 it appeared in The Two Magics, a book published by Macmillan in New York City and Heinemann in London. Classified as both gothic fiction and a ghost story, the novella focuses on a governess who, caring for two children at a remote estate, becomes convinced that the grounds are haunted.In the century following its publication, The Turn of the Screw became a cornerstone text of academics who subscribed to New Criticism. The novella has had differing interpretations, often mutually exclusive. Many critics have tried to determine the exact nature of the evil hinted at by the story. However, others have argued that the brilliance of the novella results from its ability to create an intimate sense of confusion and suspense within the reader.The novella has been adapted numerous times in radio drama, film, stage, and television, including a 1950 Broadway play, and the 1961 film The Innocents. On Christmas Eve, an unnamed narrator listens to Douglas, a friend, read a manuscript written by a former governess whom Douglas claims to have known and who is now dead. The manuscript tells the story of how the young governess is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the deaths of their parents. He lives mainly in London but also has a country house, Bly. He is uninterested in raising the children.The boy, Miles, is attending a boarding school, while his younger sister, Flora, is living at a summer country house in Essex. She is currently being cared for by Mrs. Grose, the housekeeper. Miles and Flora's uncle, the governess' new employer, gives her full charge of the children and explicitly states that she is not to bother him with communications of any sort. The governess travels to her new employer's country house and begins her duties.Miles soon returns from school for the summer just after a letter arrives from the headmaster stating that he has been expelled. Miles never speaks of the matter, and the governess is hesitant to raise the issue. She fears there is some horrible secret behind the expulsion but is too charmed by the adorable young boy to want to press the issue. Soon thereafter, around the grounds of the estate, the governess begins to see the figures of a man and woman whom she does not recognise. These figures come and go at will without ever being seen or challenged by other members of the household, and they seem to the governess to be supernatural. She learns from Mrs. Grose that the governess' predecessor, Miss Jessel, and another employee, Peter Quint, had had a sexual relationship. Before their deaths, Jessel and Quint spent much of their time with Flora and Miles, and this fact has grim significance for the current governess when she becomes convinced that the two children are secretly aware of the ghosts' presence.Later, without permission, Flora leaves the house while Miles is playing music for the governess. The governess notices Flora's absence and goes with Mrs. Grose in search of her. They find her in a folly on the shore of the lake, and the governess is convinced that Flora has been talking to the ghost of Miss Jessel. When the governess finally confronts Flora, the girl denies seeing Miss Jessel and demands never to see the governess again. At the governess' suggestion, Mrs. Grose takes Flora away to her uncle, leaving the governess with Miles, who that night at last talks to her about his expulsion the ghost of Quint appears to the governess at the window. The governess shields Miles, who attempts to see the ghost. The governess tells Miles he is no longer controlled by the ghost and then finds that Miles has died in her arms, and the ghost has gone.
Beyond Possession (The Afterlife Series Book 4)
It started when her heart stopped... The Devil wants revenge. As Claire Sylvester and her lover guard the evil souls in the cave known as Hell on Earth, an angel's mistake causes the soul of a child to be suspended in the ether - ripe bait for any passing evil. While Claire's twin brothers are working on their telepathic abilities, Tony's wife struggles to come to terms with the death of her mother, seeking solace elsewhere. A natural disaster strikes, playing right into the Devil's hands as he selects young children to bend to his will.The twins need their sister's help, but she remains mysteriously quiet. Will they ever hear from her again and can innocent young lives be saved from a fate worse than death? "An excellent, thought-provoking, fast-paced tale of the supernatural... This book has something for everyone: comedy, the supernatural, and even a love story thrown in." Readers' Favorite Fans of 'Being Human' and dark humour enjoy the Afterlife series which currently comprises five supernatural thriller books: Book 1: Beyond Death Book 2: Beyond Life Book 3: Beyond Destiny Book 4: Beyond Possession Book 5: Beyond Limits Book 6: Beyond Sunnyfields (2021)
Beyond Sunnyfields
"A beautifully written story that explores spiritual warfare and strong themes like demons, family, death, hell, reincarnation, and the primordial struggle between good and evil." Readers' Favorite The Devil loves the young and innocent. Tony's daughter is both. Eva is a very special child. No one knows just how special until angels and demons are drawn by her light, and Eva and those who love her are in mortal danger. Claire enlists the help of angels to protect her precious niece. Meanwhile in the physical world enter Dee Benson, chosen for her skills and otherworldly connections. Will Tony and Dee be able to protect Eva from evils, intent on delivering her to their hellish master? Beyond Sunnyfields is an action-packed tale of afterlife atrocities causing destruction on earth and beyond. For fans of the supernatural and action and adventure. "Dark and gruesome in parts, but a real page turner that kept me guessing right to the end. Loved it!" Reading Addict Reviewer *PLEASE NOTE* This novel contains disturbing content and cruelty to both minors and adults.'
Happily Ever After, Again
Happily Ever After, Again is electrifying, heart-pounding romance suspense melding sensuality, danger, and intrigue in this fast-paced page-turner. Who killed Bratten Drake?Bratten's murder leaves Lauren grief-stricken while questioning motives of his partner, his assistant, and his best friend.Against Ever-After protocol, Bratten's ghost mysteriously appears to help Lauren solve the murder, but places her in danger.Will Lauren live Happily Ever After, Again?
The Meter’s Always Running
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, taxi driver Trisha Reede knows all the haunts and legends of the city built on the dead. After a long day of ferrying tourists, Trisha ejects a late evening out of line fare. But when he's found murdered, she questions her decision to let him out in such a seedy neighborhood. As the police investigation steers her way, she puts on the gas to solve the crime. As if she didn't already have enough baggage to deal with, newly dead Aunt Harriett shows up, helpful but cryptic, more dreamlike than real, warning of an enraged spirit searching for Trisha.
Dream Seer
"I'm beginning to understand why Jenna feels the need to get into the mill," Toby said. "Look at this picture." All three of them looked closely at a picture from 1896 of the mill workers. There, sitting on the floor closest to the camera, was a young girl-who looked exactly like Jenna...When Jenna Stevens moves to Orchard Creek, New York, she is immediately drawn to the old mill. At 12, she is unaware of the abilities she has that can connect with those who lie beyond the veil. Or to what measures desperate souls will go to achieve their deepest desires. To her, they're just dreams. Or are they? With ancient diaries, cryptic puzzles, and loyal friends, Dream Seer is a fast-paced pursuit to set things right before the veil closes-and Jenna's very essence ceases to exist. Because no matter what, history will always repeat itself.
Shattered
*Shattered is the perfect blend of ghost horror, with a dollop of psychological thriller and a sprinkle of mystery.* Some houses hold memories. This one holds secrets. Deadly secrets.When Charley Costin arrives at Fortwind House to care for her dying aunt, she's prepared for awkward silences and old grudges. What she isn't prepared for is Elizabeth Kane-sharp-tongued, paranoid, and tormented by violent hallucinations. Everyone says it's dementia, but Elizabeth is desperate to tell Charley something... something that someone doesn't want her to hear.But Fortwind House, her aunt's eerie residence, holds more than just memories. As Charley grapples with her aunt's escalating illness, she encounters an unsettling energy lurking within the old walls. Doors open on their own. A bell rings in the dead of night. A presence lingers just beyond sight. And then there's Axl Maddox-the brooding, secretive gardener who knows more than he's saying.As Charley unravels the tangled web of deceit and betrayal, she realises that her aunt's time is running out-and so is hers. Because some secrets refuse to stay buried, but some people will kill to keep them that way.A chilling, edge-of-your-seat thriller packed with family drama, dark secrets, twists, deception, and a secret that won't let go. *Trigger warnings - Profanity, emotional and physical abuse, murder, terminal illness, eating disorders, violence.*
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
St Bertrand de Comminges is a decayed town on the spurs of the Pyrenees, not very far from Toulouse, and still nearer to Bagn癡res-de-Luchon. It was the site of a bishopric until the Revolution, and has a cathedral which is visited by a certain number of tourists. In the spring of 1883 an Englishman arrived at this old-world place-I can hardly dignify it with the name of city, for there are not a thousand inhabitants. He was a Cambridge man, who had come specially from Toulouse to see St Bertrand's Church, and had left two friends, who were less keen archaeologists than himself, in their hotel at Toulouse, under promise to join him on the following morning. Half an hour at the church would satisfy them, and all three could then pursue their journey in the direction of Auch. But our Englishman had come early on the day in question, and proposed to himself to fill a note-book and to use several dozens of plates in the process of describing and photographing every corner of the wonderful church that dominates the little hill of Comminges.
Rose House
Did you ever see something that isn't there?On the verge of a divorce he doesn't want, Lou heads to Louisiana where he'd grown up. There he finds a remarkable old house-three stories, abandoned, overgrown, and in desperate need of some tender care.When a family tragedy scars him even more, he throws himself into the restoration, gradually bringing the old place back to life. But in doing so, he uncovers secrets long hidden, shadows of a past best forgotten.With the help of Addie, his plucky housekeeper, and Sandi, the cynical cop, Lou starts to unravel the mysteries of Rose House, and the tragedy that took place there.
The Hawthorne Blow
Lake Superior just gave up one of its dead. When Sam Halvorsen rescues recreational diver, Heather Case, they inadvertently set loose an evil that has been trapped at the bottom of Lake Superior since The Hawthorn went down during a frigid storm in November, 1886. After hearing reports of a ghost-ship and frozen bodies in the middle of July, Sam and Heather realize they have to rescue their town. But they don't even know what they are up against. Now, sixteen-year-old, Lily Swanson's powers have awakened once again. But Sam, Heather and Lily will need the help of a retired professor to decipher Lily's visions so that they can return the battered Hawthorn to the bottom of Lake Superior before the whole town is exterminated. And as each additional body falls, a chance at victory is lost. Until there is just one...
Phia Rose
Phia Rose is a young psychic medium who bought the three-story brick Queen Anne of her dreams. A grand house that had been built in 1892 by Joshua McCarthy. It had been handed down from father to son until it practically fell in Phia's lap. Convincing her childhood best friend and assistant Quinn to stay with her by giving him the third floor of the house to make his own. Phia named her new home Rose Manor. But as she would soon learn a new name was not enough to erase the dark secrets time had embedded in its walls. When a Ghost named Micheal made his presence known. The mystery of Rose Manor's long-buried secrets begins to unfold.
The Monk
Ambrosio is an extremely devout monk about 30 years old. He was found left at the Abbey doorstep when he was too young to tell his tale and monks took him and raised him in the monastery. When his constant companion, a novice named Rosario, admits that he is a woman named Matilda, who disguised herself so that she could be near him, begins a struggle in Ambrosio between his religious vows and his personal temptations and ambitions, which leads to abuse, violence, incest and murder.
The Headless Horseman
The story takes place in Texas soon after the War with Mexico. Louise Poindexter, a beautiful newcomer, is courted by two men - the arrogant and vindictive Cassius Calhoun and the dashing but poor mustanger Maurice Gerald. Calhoun plots to eliminate his rival when tragedy strikes: Louise's brother, the young Henry Poindexter, is murdered. All clues point to Maurice Gerald as the assassin. At the same time a headless rider is spotted in the environs of the Poindexter plantation.
Desert Magick
A SynergEbooks Publishing House bestselling series. Book 5 of 5. Shocking secrets reveal a disturbing past in Daisy and Bridgette's family tree, secrets that would change history if mortals ever learn about them. But they have other problems that need their immediate attention. The young Dream Catcher will lose her sanity unless the new coven can save the girl. And a necromancer, obsessed with destroying Daisy's family line, weakens the veil between the living and the dead. The new coven must invoke ancient and dangerous magick to protect everyone, but they could lose Daisy forever.
Under The Willows
After her husband is killed by a drunk driver, Kelly Harris and her son TJ move to Ohio to a sprawling Victorian house left to her husband by his grandmother. Dealing with her overwhelming grief is a struggle for Kelly as she adjusts to life in her new town. Within a short time, however, life takes an unexpected turn when the Alexa unit in her son's bedroom starts to cry, and a little girl's voice comes out of it asking for help. At first, Kelly is freaked out and grabs her son and dashes from her house in the middle of the night, spending the night in the nearest motel. But Kelly isn't willing to be chased from her home by a ghost, so decides to find out what the ghost wants. Mixed into this drama is a detective Kelly meets and becomes drawn to. Rob Porter is investigating the disappearance of a child named Marilee, and is taken aback when Kelly's ghost mentions Marilee's name. In fact, the ghost says "Marilee's with me." Whether that means the child is a ghost as well is a question Rob and Kelly hope to answer.
Arrivals and Departures
A haunting collection of seven character- and setting-linked stories set on one of the most spectacular and pristine places in North America: Block Island. Rhode Island. A story of how old lives cross new lives, sometimes taking the form of reincarnated spirits, but not the horror kind. Within these entertaining tales are weird apparitions, haunted lighthouses, disembodied voices, and ominous threats in the night. But Pender's ghosts are not evil, they are the good kind: where long dead promises are fulfilled, crippling doubts and failings are redeemed, and lonely people find spiritual fulfillment and love. Magic permeates in C. Jennings Penders' Block Island-based stories. By the author of TAKING OFF A COAT: RUMINATIONS ON THE INFINATE SOUL, and a collection of stories RANDOM ACTS: STORIES OF REDEMPTION.
West Virginia Ghost Stories
West Virginia Ghost Stories: The ClassicsBy Jannette QuackenbushOver a hundred ghostly tales-at least one from every county in West Virginia.Do you remember the stories your granny used to tell?The ones about headless riders, ghost dogs, and restless spirits that never quite found peace? Those old stories live on in West Virginia Ghost Stories: The Classics, a collection of the Mountain State's most haunting legends.Inside, folklorist Jannette Quackenbush brings together chilling accounts passed down through generations: - The Greenbrier Ghost - the spirit who returned to testify from the grave- The Telltale Lilac Bush - where justice came through roots and branches- Booger Hole and Strange Creek - towns haunted by their own dark pasts- Saul Outruns a Witch's Doings - a battle of cunning and superstition- Silver Run Tunnel - the phantom bride that still appears along the tracks- Ikie's Tomb and Hedger Hollow - where restless souls never sleepThese stories, along with dozens more, are drawn from old newspapers, family lore, and oral traditions gathered across Appalachia. You'll find haunted houses, ghostly rail tunnels, and eerie cemeteries, complete with directions and GPS coordinates so you can visit the places where the legends began.As founder of the 21 Crows American Folklore Archives, Jannette Quackenbush has spent more than four decades preserving the folklore and hauntings of Appalachia. She is also the creator of Dark Journeys with Jannette, a project that brings history and the supernatural together through field research and public night hikes-including her Moonville Night Hikes, the Search for Dead Man Hollow, Silver Run Tunnel Treks, and Haunted Hiking Expeditions (Where the Natural World and the Supernatural World Collide(c)).Each page of West Virginia Ghost Stories: The Classics opens a door to the state's mysterious past, where the veil between the living and the dead is thin-and every story carries the echo of those who came before.
Black Moss Hills
After a devastating event separates the family, a father and his son are forced to move to rural Louisiana. Their fate seems to turn around when after a series of circumstances, they are offered a historic Antebellum home to restore and reside in. But what secrets will this old mansion harbor? When strange occurrences begin to happen, the family decides to delve into its history for clues, but will it be too late? Can they uncover the secrets that have been locked away for so many years, or will the dark past of the property come back to alter their family forever?
Dickens at Christmas
A selection of the best of Dickens' Christmas stories and writings, in one beautiful edition.It is said that Charles Dickens invented Christmas, and within these pages you'll certainly find all the elements of a quintessential traditional Christmas brought to vivid life: snowy rooftops, gleaming shop windows, steaming bowls of punch, plum puddings like speckled cannon balls, sage and onion stuffing, miracles, magic, charity and goodwill. This beautifully produced Vintage Classics edition gathers together not only Dickens' Christmas Books ('A Christmas Carol', 'The Chimes', 'The Battle of Life', 'The Cricket on the Hearth' and 'The Haunted Man') but also stories that Dickens wrote for the special seasonal editions of his periodicals All the Year Round and Household Words, and a festive tale from The Pickwick Papers. A must-have for Christmas, this edition should be as necessary to your festivities as holly, mistletoe and silver bells.
Reclamation
Since his deaths, Trevor Hall couldn't help but feel he was different. The events that led to his demise are a mystery, but when the voices start, he knows he must solve the puzzle, or go insane. Compelled by the array of spirits occupying his mind, Trevor struggles to understand what has happened to him. As his memory clears, he discovers the three entities possessing him have come to prevent other spirits who have already crossed, from taking control of humankind and reclaiming their lives. As more entities find and possess human hosts, Trevor's task becomes more difficult. With the fate of humanity at stake, Trevor and his new personalities must find a way to block the portal and send the existing spirits back to the other side before their numbers grow beyond containment.
Beguiled by Night
A queer, centuries-old vampire. A fracture in time. A chance to rewrite his bloody past-or be consumed by it.Vauquelin has lived too long. Born an aristocrat in 17th-century France, one fateful accident-a single broken carriage wheel-forever binds him to an immortal existence of beauty, hunger, and regret. After centuries of exile, he flees to America, hiding in the glittering sprawl of Los Angeles. But when time itself begins to unravel, Vauquelin finds himself falling backward through history-adrift in the wreckage of his own sins.Each era drags him closer to the ghosts he thought he'd buried: a lost love, a shattered faith, and the monstrous appetites that once defined him. His modern existence dissolves into memory, and the fragile peace he's built begins to bleed away.As he hurtles toward the cobblestoned streets of old Paris, Vauquelin must face the brutal truth of what he's become-and the man he once was. But within the chaos of his collapsing timelines, something unexpected flickers to life: hope.To seize it, he must make an impossible choice. Will he embrace the darkness that made him immortal-or risk everything for the faint promise of redemption?Perfect for readers of Anne Rice and V.E. Schwab, Beguiled by Night is a lush, time-bending gothic romance about love, damnation, and the high cost of eternal life.
A Necessary Blessing
"A stunning debut novel of family secrets, ancient magic and healing - perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine and Christina Courtenay."Ruth Turner has a unique ability. She can walk through time, seeing the village, religious community and inhabitants as they used to be. Abandoned by her philandering husband, she makes new friends amongst village leaders, Greg Iles, the village blacksmith, Granny Compson, a retired farmer's wife and Lord Peter Brazington, the prickly Earl of Haverliegh, owner of Roelswick Estate. As Ruth learns more about village history, she uncovers many secrets, which change her life and affect her closest friends, putting her at the centre of ghostly retribution. Can she use her new knowledge to unravel the cause of all the trouble before her community is torn apart again? A Necessary Blessing is the first book in the Roeslwick Chronicles by Sarah Head. Set deep in the heart of the Cotswolds, it charts the story of a rural village where modern and ancient practice work side by side. Where past beliefs inform present customs, promoting future action, we understand how water is a necessary blessing to us all.
Dark was the Night
Dark horror stories about ghosts, demons, and evil human beings. Mature content."A lovely collection of poignant, thoughtful and chilling stories." -Yvonne Navarro, author of AfterAge " ...evocative, compelling, and mercilessly dark." -Alan Baxter, multi-award-winning author of Served Cold and Devouring Dark "...heart-breaking, grim, and Gothic... rich in detail, vital in history and heritage, and marks an astute triumph of literary tragedy..." -Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including That Which Grows Wild and Doorways to the Deadeye
The Messy Man
Ellen Marx sees ghosts.Her mother Rita just wants her to be a 'normal' eleven-year-old kid. But that's tough to do when you receive a birthday card from your dead father. Following a trail of breadcrumbs left by her dad, Ellen sets out on a journey to unravel the mystery surrounding her father's disappearance and ends up unearthing secrets best left buried. The third and final book in the haunting trilogy, The Messy Man brings to a close the story that began with The Nightmare Room and The Hungry Ones. "Sorensen has a knack for cliffhangers that make you want to start reading the next chapter immediately."- Frank Errington, Cemetery Dance Online "Chris Sorensen is the only horror author to make me love-not one, but TWO-haunted house stories."- Rachel, Shades of Orange "Think of your absolute favorite sequel, no matter the franchise. Got it in mind? This is what Sorensen has accomplished for me with The Hungry Ones."- Tracy Robinson, Sci-Fi & Scary
Brunswick, Maryland
Is there paranormal activity in Brunswick, Maryland?In every historian's career, they eventually arrive at the intersection that introduces them to the paranormal. As they navigate ghost stories, myths, and legends, they find that most contain a little more truth than fairytale. This book dives into the ghosts, myths, and legends of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Town of Brunswick, Maryland. Author James R. Castle identifies the "ingredients" that make Brunswick a haunted location. These ingredients include Brunswick's Native American history, the Potomac River as an energy source, the events of the Civil War, and finally, the dangers and tragedies of the railroad industry. Is there any truth to these local ghost stories, myths, and legends? Are the voices of Brunswick's past crying out to be heard once more? Get comfy, dim the lights, and open this book to decide for yourself.
Ghost Island
Evelyn and her family have had a hellish year, so they plan to seclude themselves on an island in northwest Washington for a few months. However, they soon realize the island is not as quiet and peaceful as they had hoped. Strange dreams and scary events lead Evelyn to research the island's history. With the help of her new friend, Meg, and the local Sheriff, she discovers the island has a gruesome history and more than enough reason to be haunted.While the colorful residents of the island's past may make for a good book, Evelyn and her family aren't sure they want to vacation in the same house a serial killer once called home. The question of what happened to his wife keeps Evelyn hooked while they wrestle with the idea that ghosts really do exist. But the spirits are restless and new victims haven't arrived on the island for a long time. It isn't long before Evelyn and her family are forced to fight for their lives. How do you protect yourself from someone who is already dead? With everything you have.
Under the Willows
After her husband is killed by a drunk driver, Kelly Harris and her son TJ move into a sprawling Victorian house in Ohio that her husband inherited from his grandmother. Dealing with her overwhelming grief is a struggle as she adjusts to life in a small town. And, just as she's beginning to feel more comfortable, life takes another unexpected turn.The Alexa unit in her son's bedroom starts to cry, and a little girl's voice comes out of it asking for help.At first Kelly is unnerved by the presence of the voice. After ruling out all the other likely possibilities, she begins to put the pieces together, and suspects the child is a ghost. Unwilling to be uprooted from another home, she decides to find out what the child wants. Maybe she can help.Kelly isn't the only one interested in the voice. Detective Rob Porter is investigating the disappearance of a child named Marilee. As the two cross paths, Porter is taken aback when Kelly's ghost mentions Marilee's name. In fact, the ghost says "Marilee's with me."Whether that means the child is a ghost as well is a question Rob and Kelly hope to answer.
A Beacon and the Darkness
The Loop Breaker: A Beacon and the Darkness takes us through a time of tumultuous change for sixteen-year-old Lee Ann Daniels who is recovering from the death of her mother. Lee Ann is forced to deal with this tragic loss while experiencing the culture shock of being forced to move in with her father who lives in the tiny town of Laverne. Lee Ann has no desire to return to this piece of nowhere nestled in the wooded hills of Tennessee, a place where she was born but never really knew. Once settled, Lee Ann begins to explore the surrounding woods of the wildlife preserve adjacent to their property, and soon begins to hear strange sounds that seem oddly human. Soon she actually sees apparitions in the woods, people from another time, plaintively seeking her aid. Lee Ann realizes quickly that she is the only one who can see what's taking place. After some research and discussion with people in the town, Lee Ann hears about the legend of Thief's hollow, a story used to explain the strange goings on. As the hauntings intensify, scenes unfold before Lee Ann that contradict the stories she's heard and read about. It begins to dawn on Lee Ann that she is uncovering a shameful and tragic event the town sought to cover up, connected with her own family. Lee Ann with the help of local psychic Felicity and her newfound friends, David, Jasmine, and Katrina seeks to help the lost souls break out of the loops they are caught up in as they constantly repeat the last moments of their lives. On the anniversary of the tragic events, Felicity and Lee Ann's school friends assist Lee Ann as she attempts to help these restless spirits to cross over to the next plane of their existence. Lee Ann faces the greatest challenge of her young life, but first, she must let go of her own grief and fear.
Ghost Stories of Shepherdstown, Vol. 1
Anthology of ghost stories written by local authors in Shepherdstown, WV. A Revolutionary War era house in Wizard's Clip, the President's residence at Shepherd University, Elmwood Cemetery, the local Presbyterian Church, and the infamous Mecklenburg Inn. These are a few Shepherdstown locations where these fourteen stories written by local authors begin.Watch out! In the end they linger to shadow you home.
The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance
World-renowned illustrator Seth returns with three new Christmas ghost stories for 2020.After receiving word that his Uncle Henry has gone missing, W.R. travels to his town to join in the search, but soon suspects his uncle is already dead. After an unusual encounter with a traveling salesman, W.R. has a nightmare about a terrifying puppet show--and a ghostly clergyman.
The Morgan Trust
World-renowned illustrator Seth returns with three new Christmas ghost stories for 2020.Intrigued by a travel guide's mention of tales of hauntings, Selby Pyle, an "Amateur Psychic Investigator," sets out for a village deep in the Welsh mountains--where the moss-covered walls of an unfinished Shangri La left behind by a deceased entrepreneur is far from the strangest thing he encounters.
The Haunting at 2095
2095 is a house that two families both live and share yet not at the same place in time.Based on a real-life story, follow Becca Fletcher from a 1990-child to present day as she grows and experiences paranormal activity in her home. Seeing things that no child should: a ghost-lady making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in her kitchen, lights and a garbage disposer turning on and off by themselves, footsteps in the hallway at night, white-misty apparitions above her head, doppelganger family members, mimicking sounds, door knobs turning in front of her very eyes when she knows no one is on the other side, deadbolts opening entirely on their own, dogs barking at thin air and running away. Becca tries to seek help, but is denied based on her family's Catholic faith with a simple, "Ghost's are for Halloween," leaving her guilt ridden for most of her life.Also follow Julia Walter and her family during an unwanted job-transfer and move in Ohio. See how their situation worsens and leads to Julia's last days of her life.How does this all come together? See how 20 years later, while attending a networking event, Becca is set free from her guilt when a total-stranger from a crowd comes forth telling her why Julia came into her life. Becca truly learns how EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON!
Ghost Stories of Shepherdstown, Vol. 1
A Revolutionary War era house in Wizard's Clip, the President's residence at Shepherd University, Elmwood Cemetery, the local Presbyterian Church, and the infamous Mecklenburg Inn. These are a few Shepherdstown locations where these fourteen stories written by local authors begin.Watch out! In the end they linger to shadow you home.
The Falcon and the Owl
LARGE PRINT EDITIONA small plane crashes in the Pennsylvania Wilds ...... and only Ann Kinnear has the ability to discover the force that brought it down.Will the secret the victims carried die with them, or come back to haunt her?Ann Kinnear is indulging her love of aviation by working toward her pilot's license at Avondale Airport-and protecting her privacy by discouraging the attentions of a filmmaker intent on documenting her spirit-sensing abilities.Little does she know that a fiery plane crash in the Pennsylvania Wilds will embroil her in a race to track down a contract on which two rivals are banking their futures. And when airshow pilot Gwen Burridge launches a smear campaign against Ann, she is even more determined to uncover the truth.Ann travels to the crash site and learns what brought the plane down-but it's only part of the story.Will Ann land safely, or be the latest victim of a secret someone is willing to kill to keep?Find out now in Book 3 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels!'Tis unnatural, Even like the deed that's done. On Tuesday last, A falcon, towering in her pride of place, Was by a mousing owl hawk'd at and kill'd.- William Shakespeare, "Macbeth"
Hpi
Journey with the paranormal group called HPI or in better terms...Halo Paranormal Investigations. HPI investigates ALL things paranormal and the team members are Fortean Investigators. We take on the challenges of investigating ghosts, demons, cryptids and UFOs. We unlock the unknown with the key of knowledge.
Ghostly Youth Anthology - Volume One
Ghostly youth Anthology is full of shocking surprises, hidden among nine short stories overflowing with exciting adventures, mysterious moments and of course, ghostly encounters. Sit back and enjoy the works of the Ghostly Rites Crew... Natan Annabell-Hansen, Melaine Weiner, Carole Weave Lane, Mary Woldering, C A Keith, Mara Reitsma, Cathy-Lee Chopping, Michael Lynes and Elizabeth Green
Father’s Books
Walter Bartoski always told anyone willing to listen-not that many were-that his estranged son and daughter would treat news of his death as cause for celebration; yet when it actually happens they show up at their childhood home, where their keys still turn in the locks, where their memories still stalk the dingy rooms and hallways, almost close enough to touch. But now something else stalks those same stale spaces; something lurks in the darkness of the basement, watching, whispering.They are not the ones it's been waiting for.But now that they're here, they'll do.
