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
Over a hundred ghostly stories, and at least one from each county of West Virginia! Haunted Hikes. Haunted Houses.Remember those ghost stories you used to tell around the campfire?Well, here they are. . . Classic West Virginia Ghost Stories, the terrifying tales and macabre lore that will give you the shivers!-Greenbrier Ghost-Telltale Lilac Bush-Booger Hole -Strange Creek-Saul Outruns a Witch's Doings-Silver Run Tunnel and how to get there!-Ikie's Tomb-Hedger HollowAnd bunches of headless ghosts, ghost dogs and old ghost tales!In this book, you will find: Old Haunted House and Schools, Hank's Last Stop!-Ghostly places to visit including the address/GPS to find them.HAUNTED HIKES and discover the area where the ghost story took place!
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.
Powder House
Julie Danner has been running away from home for nine years. She hoped leaving small-town Hopes Ridge and starting a career in journalism would silence the voices in her head causing her to question her own sanity. But when her wheelchair-bound dad calls, asking for help with her unraveling mother, she's forced to go back home and confront the woman she hoped to never see again. If returning home weren't bad enough, the house Julie moves back to may be haunted. At first, she tries to ignore the signs. But Julie soon discovers that she has an ability more powerful than mere intuition - the other side is desperately trying to send her a message. The clues start to add up, to reveal a horrible truth about what happened inside Julie's house long ago, and just how connected to the violent and evil past she might be. While a serial killer still lurks, Julie moves from skeptic to believer, and from journalist to cold-case investigator, enlisting her retired cop father to hunt down a murderer who may be closer than she thinks. Inside Powder House hides the stink of betrayal, lust, and a love twisted beyond anything natural - but will Julie uncover it all before it's too late?
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?
The Girl Who Was Buried in Her Ball Gown
After one of the best evenings of her life at the junior high school ball, a young girl experiences her first kiss. During the amazing, yet awkward moment, something goes horribly wrong and her life is turned completely upside down. Soon she realises that her new existence has been severed from the usual humdrum of a typical teenage girl, and that she has been hurled into the world of the supernatural. Who can she trust, where can she turn? And what is it that she finds so uncomfortable about another girl, that has befriended her in this spooky realm? Why is this impostor leading her to places she does not want to go and pretending to be someone that she is not? As the young girl drifts along unknown paths she begins to unravel the mysteries, learns of new threats that are unpredictable and finds herself in situations that cannot be controlled. She discovers that these erratic menaces, are more than able to cross both lines, creating havoc wherever they appear. Will she find all of the answers and be able to pick up the pieces, or will she be lost in this shady oblivion forever?
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
Louis de Vauquelin is an ancient French vampire created in 1668 and now living in modern-day Los Angeles. His life in self-imposed exile has become peaceful and relatively carefree until time suddenly begins to unravel, forcing him to navigate the already chartered waters of his past.Vauquelin fumbles his way through history in reverse, ripping the scabs off of old wounds and mourning the loss of his futurepast joys, while attempting to keep certain skeletons firmly locked in their closets where they belong.But the past has a way of making its presence known, especially when one is reliving it. Vauquelin's mundane modern existence is systematically erased, compelling him to confront all his missteps over the last three centuries and acknowledge his defeats.As he regresses through time, he surrenders to his brutal nature and faces an unexpected choice that could alter his life completely, and in turn, extinguish the only true happiness he ever knew.Beguiled by Night is a complex tapestry of time, horror, and beauty deftly woven with gore and redemption, returning the vampire genre to its proper roots of elegant violence.Content guide: Citizens of Shadow is a steamy, paranormal m/m romance with mature themes. Reader discretion is advised. View the author's website for detailed content lists.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Company
Curtis doesn't know how he came to haunt Thornfield Manor, a beautiful but empty house in the middle of the California mountains. All he knows is the boredom of his ghostly existence: trapped, alone, with pieces of his memory slowly falling away.Then one day a young woman shows up. Charlotte Landry has returned to her childhood home to discard an embarrassing "coping device"-an imaginary friend named Jenny. Jenny has purple eyes, a vivid imagination, and the disturbing propensity to think on her own. Curtis can see Jenny. Jenny can see Curtis.For the first time in years, Curtis has company. Jenny brings fun, frustration, and hope to his non-life. The more time Curtis spends with Jenny, the closer he comes to solving the mystery of his past. But as he grows attached, Curtis fears what will happen to Jenny once he's ready to cross over-for he suspects this unloved imaginary friend is more than what she appears.
The Avenging Angel
This book is the sequel to my first occult thriller, GO ASK THE DEAD. In THE AVENGING ANGEL the central protagonist, Amanda Manning, despite a wonderful marriage and children, resumes an obsessive affair with the very handsome ghost William, despite his very bad character. Her obsession destroys her marriage and poisons her relationship with her children. In the end, she only has William. He leads her on a very degrading path to destruction. The ending is really not what one would expect at all.
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.
Cassie and the Carrow
Cassandra, that is Cassie is a nine year old girl who lives with her parents and baby brother on their family farm. Quite often she can be seen riding in the spare seat of her father's tractor with just a mass of blonde hair just sticking up above the windscreen. Early one June evening Cassie was by the river waiting for her father. She listened to what was being said by the tall trees and river. There she met the ghost of a soldier and his girlfriend. All through the summer, Cassie talks to the trees and river and is shown some events from the river's history. The river communicates with Cassie, they become friends. Has Cassie got an overactive imagination, an ability to communicate with the river or is she caught in a time slip? That is for the reader to decide. Cassie would tell you herself if she had the words.
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.
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.
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 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!
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 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.
Is It A Ghost?
Erika Darlington is an 18-year-old girl who noticed for a long time that there was a guy who lived in her room and no one could see him except her. She finds his absence terrifying and his presence comforting and safe until he starts talking with her.
Constance & Enzo's Tea Time With Peyton
From the author of the Rose's Ghost Trilogy and Asylum comes a thrilling new tale featuring familiar characters...Peyton's come a long way from the awkward twelve-year-old girl we met in That Summer, but her incredible gift is still wreaking havoc with her life. In her ongoing quest to find others like her, she's unknowingly left a trail of breadcrumbs to her front door - for commiserating friends and desperate souls, alike. But she couldn't have predicted the lengths one visiting stranger would go to take advantage of her ability to talk to the dead. She's never been good at predicting people's actions, dead or alive, But this time her weakness - combined with the all-encompassing need of her captor - results in her disappearance.Her advantage? Those who love her will do everything they can to find her and bring her home, including the recruitment of two uniquely qualified women. Will Margot - a pioneer in the world of science and the supernatural, and Charis - a sometimes reluctant, but highly gifted psychic - succeed in using their own special talents to see clues the police simply can't?
High Spirits
Discover a magical collection of ten hauntingly fantastical short stories, underscored by universal themes of fellowship, love, and hope.A spectral highwayman returns from the gallows to help a locksmith restore his fortune, a magician's apprentice must deal with the aftermath of a magic trick gone terribly wrong, a lonely pensioner is comforted by a nurse from beyond the grave, and many more...Striking a poignant balance between whimsical and melancholy, this collection of fantastical short stories offers readers a unique and engaging selection of speculative fiction tales which explore powerful themes that will touch the hearts and minds of readers alike. Imbued with a bittersweet charm and a dash of wit, High Spirits deals with the living and the dead, the bizarre and the paranormal, all in a way that will enchant readers and provide a glimmer of hope against a sombre backdrop.Perfect for fans of classic ghost stories and imaginative fantasy alike, these tales will satisfy your curiosities and speak to your deepest human desires to connect and empathise, making them ideal for readers of Neil Gaiman, M. R. James, Roald Dahl and many others. Stories include: ❋ The Spirit of the Place ❋ Tyburn's Shadow ❋ The Most Magnificent Menka ❋ The Dark Heart ❋ My Fellow Man ❋ Familiar's End ❋ The Box in the Belfry ❋ The Last Laugh ❋ Beloved ❋Two Left Feet ❋
Irish Mist
As the guests raised their glasses in a toast to Edith's 45th birthday, the house shook from its foundation to the top of its steel roof, the windows rattled in their frames, and a deafening blast came from the direction of the far-back shed."Whoo Hoo! Isn't this a party! Happy Birthday, Edith!"Her mother talked to walls, her grandmother listened to Owls, and she played tag with a little boy who wasn't there, a child who followed Maisie and Gramma B on their transmigration from the tiny outport of Never You Mind, Newfoundland to Back of Beyond, Saskatchewan.Irish Mist is the saga of the interwoven destinies of two families and three generations, of worlds seen and unseen, of wisdom and healing in the face of tragedy.
You Are Invited
"Chilling, fast-paced, and addictive, with characters you'll both love and grow to fear. A must-read." - Darcy Coates, author of The Haunting of Ashburn HouseWhen Cath receives her invitation to The Event-a monetised retreat for social media influencers-she can't believe her luck. Irene Jobert is the most famous influencer in the world, and now Cath will be one of the five participants chosen to stay with Irene in a renovated Transylvanian monastery.The catch? Their every move will be livestreamed to millions of people around the world. Patrons pay for constant access to their favourite social media stars: Irene, the model; Nathan, the gamer; Jules, the blogger; Daniel, the fitness guru; and Cath, the writer.Nestled halfway up a mountain, the five are isolated, with nothing but the internet to connect them to the world. That is, until eagle-eyed livestream followers all around the globe notice a sixth participant. A dark figure lurking in the background.They thought they were alone. Perhaps they were wrong.
Depart, Depart!
When an unprecedented hurricane devastates the city of Houston, Noah Mishner finds shelter in the Dallas Mavericks' basketball arena. Though he finds community among other queer refugees, Noah fears his trans and Jewish identities put him at risk with certain "capital-T" Texans. His fears take form when he starts seeing visions of his great-grandfather Abe, who fled Nazi Germany as a boy. As the climate crisis intensifies and conditions in the shelter deteriorate, Abe's ghost grows more powerful. Ultimately, Noah must decide whether he can trust his ancestor ⁠- and whether he's willing to sacrifice his identity and community in order to survive. Depart, Depart! grapples with intersections of social justice and climate change, asking readers to consider how they'll react when the world changes in an instant. Who will we turn to? What will we take with us, and what will we have to leave behind? In our rapidly changing world, these are questions we grapple with. Focusing on finding and supporting community after disaster, Depart, Depart! is a story for these uncertain times.
The Collector
No one escapes the Collector.All Gideon Lawes has left is his scrupulous honesty. Employed to investigate a supposedly haunted house, Gideon vows to uncover the secrets of 32 Belcairn Road. But he gets more than he bargains for in the form of the Collector, a spirit relentlessly pursuing an unpaid debt.Drawn by chance into the lives of cheerfully generous Fairweather and darkly ironic Holford, Gideon discovers things about himself he never imagined. But with the Collector closing in, Gideon must choose between destroying the friendship he values most or sacrificing his self-respect for a lie. Whatever Gideon chooses, the Collector will claim another victim.The Collector is book nine in the Read by Candlelight series of gothic novellas wearing paranormal suspense and mystery around an evolving ensemble cast. Pour yourself a strong cup of tea and pick up The Collector today.
The Drummer Boy
What does the ghost of a 92nd Foot Regiment (The Gordon Highlanders) Drummer Boy want with a modern-day army nurse?Scott Grey, with his new paranormal psychic abilities, is still haunted by the death of his fianc矇e. After recuperating on leave in his hometown of Aberdeen, he is stationed in the Garrison Town of Tidworth where the Napoleonic Wars veteran Drummer Boy's tale of his time at the Battle of Waterloo unfolds. Will Scott survive this time travel haunting? 5-star reviews for this novel: Absolutely brilliant book Chris. So well written. I have no understanding of Wellington or Napoleon, but I understood what was in the book. I feel like I know Scott personally. Would recommend The Drummer Boy to anyone. Gripping, enthralling and more. Can't wait for the next adventure. Another good read from Chris! The historical research that goes into his stories pays off. I was transported through Scott's eyes to each and every event that took place. Sad to come to the end but look forward to the next one. Thank you Chris Yet again absolutely BRILLIANT. As expected, another outstanding read from Chris what a brilliant writer he is. Would highly recommend people to read this book as with the first book I felt like I was there with Scott. Please keep writing Chris waiting in anticipation for Scott's next mission. Would have given 10 stars but it only goes to 5 but well deserves 10.
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Violet Hunt
The first volume of a two volume collection of outstanding supernatural fictionViolet Hunt was a British author who was notable for her early feminist principles, which led her to form the Women Writer's Suffrage League in 1908. Born in Durham in 1862, Hunt was the daughter of the artist, Alfred William Hunt and the novelist, Margaret Raine Hunt. When the family moved to London in 1865 it became part of the Pre-Raphaelite group including John Ruskin and William Morris. In keeping with many of her contemporaries Hunt wrote short stories, novels, and biographies, becoming an active feminist who authored works in the 'New Woman' genre. She remained unmarried, but had several affairs with older men, including Somerset Maugham, H. G Wells and a long-standing relationship with Ford Madox Ford. Hunt wrote two notable collections of supernatural stories, 'Tales of the Uneasy' and 'More Tales of the Uneasy'. Although her supernatural fiction output was not large and has possibly been neglected, its quality is and remains highly regarded by authorities on the genre. Violet Hunt died in 1942.This first volume contains the novella 'Love's Last Leave', and seven short stories including 'The Night of No Weather', 'The Coach' and 'The Blue Bonnet' .Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Violet Hunt
The first volume of a two volume collection of outstanding supernatural fictionViolet Hunt was a British author who was notable for her early feminist principles, which led her to form the Women Writer's Suffrage League in 1908. Born in Durham in 1862, Hunt was the daughter of the artist, Alfred William Hunt and the novelist, Margaret Raine Hunt. When the family moved to London in 1865 it became part of the Pre-Raphaelite group including John Ruskin and William Morris. In keeping with many of her contemporaries Hunt wrote short stories, novels, and biographies, becoming an active feminist who authored works in the 'New Woman' genre. She remained unmarried, but had several affairs with older men, including Somerset Maugham, H. G Wells and a long-standing relationship with Ford Madox Ford. Hunt wrote two notable collections of supernatural stories, 'Tales of the Uneasy' and 'More Tales of the Uneasy'. Although her supernatural fiction output was not large and has possibly been neglected, its quality is and remains highly regarded by authorities on the genre. Violet Hunt died in 1942.This first volume contains the novella 'Love's Last Leave', and seven short stories including 'The Night of No Weather', 'The Coach' and 'The Blue Bonnet' .Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Violet Hunt
A Second Volume of the exceptional, though often neglected, fiction of Violet HuntViolet Hunt was a British author who was notable for her early feminist principles, which led her to form the Women Writer's Suffrage League in 1908. Born in Durham in 1862, Hunt was the daughter of the artist, Alfred William Hunt and the novelist, Margaret Raine Hunt. When the family moved to London in 1865 it became part of the Pre-Raphaelite group including John Ruskin and William Morris. In keeping with many of her contemporaries Hunt wrote short stories, novels, and biographies, becoming an active feminist who authored works in the 'New Woman' genre. She remained unmarried, but had several affairs with older men, including Somerset Maugham, H. G Wells and a long-standing relationship with Ford Madox Ford. Hunt wrote two notable collections of supernatural stories, 'Tales of the Uneasy' and 'More Tales of the Uneasy'. Although her supernatural fiction output was not large and has possibly been neglected, its quality is and remains highly regarded by authorities on the genre. Violet Hunt died in 1942.This Leonaur edition contains, the novella, 'The Corsican Sisters', and four short Stories including 'The Tiger-Skin' and 'The Cigarette Case of the Commander'.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Violet Hunt
A Second Volume of the exceptional, though often neglected, fiction of Violet HuntViolet Hunt was a British author who was notable for her early feminist principles, which led her to form the Women Writer's Suffrage League in 1908. Born in Durham in 1862, Hunt was the daughter of the artist, Alfred William Hunt and the novelist, Margaret Raine Hunt. When the family moved to London in 1865 it became part of the Pre-Raphaelite group including John Ruskin and William Morris. In keeping with many of her contemporaries Hunt wrote short stories, novels, and biographies, becoming an active feminist who authored works in the 'New Woman' genre. She remained unmarried, but had several affairs with older men, including Somerset Maugham, H. G Wells and a long-standing relationship with Ford Madox Ford. Hunt wrote two notable collections of supernatural stories, 'Tales of the Uneasy' and 'More Tales of the Uneasy'. Although her supernatural fiction output was not large and has possibly been neglected, its quality is and remains highly regarded by authorities on the genre. Violet Hunt died in 1942.This Leonaur edition contains, the novella, 'The Corsican Sisters', and four short Stories including 'The Tiger-Skin' and 'The Cigarette Case of the Commander'.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
Not for the Night-Time
This collection of four fine supernatural stories set in the Victorian era includes: "Who Was He?" "Not Explained," "Dog or Demon?" and "Number Two, Melrose Square." Includes an introduction by Karl Wurf.
The Maelstrom of the Leaf Academy
When Jocelyn Graves left the Leaf Academy after her solo investigation she was determined to return for another look. Only not by herself. The Gulf Coast Paranormal team accompanies Jocelyn as she faces down her fears at the haunted school. As they deploy for the paranormal investigation, ominous black feathers began to appear and the team has to work hard at avoiding the entity's dangerous invitation. An evil ghost in a leather jacket targets one of the team members and Sierra begins to hear ghostly music that leads her down a dangerous path. Will she be able to return to Joshua?Midas and his team will have to stay on top of their game if they want to figure out what is behind this hundred-year-old haunting. Is there really a maelstrom spirit residing at the Leaf Academy or something else entirely?The Maelstrom of the Leaf Academy is Book Eleven in the Gulf Coast Paranormal series by M.L. Bullock.
The Ghosts of Punta Morro
As hard as Simon Donovan tries to reinvent himself as a charter schooner captain, he found that he can't run from the ghosts of his past. El Demonio has taken Itz矇l and threatens to kill her if he doesn't give him a shipment of illegal rifles he has in his possession. In the final book of the Run for the Devil trilogy, Donovan is faced with a deadly choice: give El Demonio his guns, and plunge peace-loving Campeche into a deadly drug war or lose the woman he loves. With everything to lose, Donovan turns to some dubious allies for help including a notorious vigilante he doesn't trust, a cynical ex-policeman, and El Demonio's archenemy, the ruthless narcoterrorist known as the Thunderbolt. He even gets some unexpected help from the shadow world as he risks joining the ghosts of Punta Morro to save the woman he loves.
The Ghosts of Punta Morro
As hard as Simon Donovan tries to reinvent himself as a charter schooner captain, he found that he can't run from the ghosts of his past. El Demonio has taken Itz矇l and threatens to kill her if he doesn't give him a shipment of illegal rifles he has in his possession. In the final book of the Run for the Devil trilogy, Donovan is faced with a deadly choice: give El Demonio his guns, and plunge peace-loving Campeche into a deadly drug war or lose the woman he loves. With everything to lose, Donovan turns to some dubious allies for help including a notorious vigilante he doesn't trust, a cynical ex-policeman, and El Demonio's archenemy, the ruthless narcoterrorist known as the Thunderbolt. He even gets some unexpected help from the shadow world as he risks joining the ghosts of Punta Morro to save the woman he loves.
Painted
The art was meant to stay on the walls. But no one told them...When art appraiser Anita Cassatt is sent to catalogue the extensive collection of reclusive artist Leo Kubin, it isn't the chill of the secluded house making her shiver, it's the silent audience of portraits clustered on every wall, watching her.The lawyer didn't share the dead artist's instructions for handling his art, and Anita and her team start work ignorant of the instructions designed to keep them safe. Safe from the art.There are secrets hiding in Kubin's house. But as Anita and her team discover, some secrets don't want to stay hidden.Described as Caravaggio meets Poltergeist - Painted is a gothic ghost novel with a decent serving of psychological unease and a healthy fear of the dark. Perfect for lovers of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House.Just imagine the Antiques Roadshow, if Stephen King was the host...
Der Sammler
Schon seit Jahrhunderten sucht der Sammler in der Nacht die Menschen heim, um sich an ihren Tr瓣umen zu laben. Als er seinen Hunger in einem Altenheim stillen m繹chte, bemerkt ihn ein demenzkranker Bewohner. Doch nur die Pflegesch羹lerin Alexandra schenkt dem alten Mann Glauben. K繹nnen die beiden den Sammler aufhalten?
