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."
The Haunted Pajamas
璽€œThe Haunted Pajamas璽€ is a collection of humorous short stories with a supernatural twist, written by Francis Perry Elliott. Prepare to be amused and spooked by tales of ghostly encounters and bizarre happenings. Elliott璽€(TM)s witty prose and imaginative scenarios create a delightful reading experience, perfect for those who enjoy a lighthearted take on the supernatural. These short stories offer a charming blend of humor and the uncanny.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 Haunted Adjutant
The Haunted Adjutant and Other Stories by Edmund Quincy is a collection of captivating tales from the 19th century. This volume showcases Quincy's skill in crafting eerie and thought-provoking narratives. "The Haunted Adjutant," the titular story, draws readers into a world where the supernatural intertwines with everyday life. Other stories in this collection explore themes of morality, society, and the human condition. With a blend of ghostly encounters and insightful social commentary, Quincy's short stories offer a glimpse into the past while remaining relevant to contemporary readers. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate classic ghost stories and well-crafted short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work 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 Haunted Pajamas
璽€œThe Haunted Pajamas璽€ is a collection of humorous short stories with a supernatural twist, written by Francis Perry Elliott. Prepare to be amused and spooked by tales of ghostly encounters and bizarre happenings. Elliott璽€(TM)s witty prose and imaginative scenarios create a delightful reading experience, perfect for those who enjoy a lighthearted take on the supernatural. These short stories offer a charming blend of humor and the uncanny.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 Haunted Adjutant
The Haunted Adjutant and Other Stories by Edmund Quincy is a collection of captivating tales from the 19th century. This volume showcases Quincy's skill in crafting eerie and thought-provoking narratives. "The Haunted Adjutant," the titular story, draws readers into a world where the supernatural intertwines with everyday life. Other stories in this collection explore themes of morality, society, and the human condition. With a blend of ghostly encounters and insightful social commentary, Quincy's short stories offer a glimpse into the past while remaining relevant to contemporary readers. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate classic ghost stories and well-crafted short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work 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.
Restless Souls & Haunted Places Book 2
The series "Restless Souls & Haunted Places" takes you to the mystical locations of the pioneer days where spirits are said to be roaming buildings and battlefields of days long gone. A series of murders shocks the mining town of Jerome and leaves a trace of mutilated bodies. Is a mysterious soiled dove involved in those crimes? Traces lead to a connection between the unknown European beauty and an Apache legend about a monster banished inside the sacred Mount Graham.When rancher Ben O'Connor sets out to find his best friend's killer, he has no idea that he is about to face a bloody battle with an incomprehensible horror. He and the Apache join forces not foreboding that Ben will have to execute his soul mate to defeat evil.In volume two of the Restless Souls and Haunted Places series author and film maker Manuela Schneider weaves the mythology of the Apache's origins into a Lovecraft styled mystery and takes the reader along on the hunt for a serial killer against the backdrop of the glorious pioneer days of the Wild West.Order this novel now and join Ben and his new friends in the battle to defeat the horror of the possible destruction of every man in the untamed frontier country.
Burdens
A tale of an Afterlife. There are towers in the dark under yellow moons where your burdens are waiting for you to face them. You have a sword and your memory. Whether that is enough is up to you.
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.
The Magician’s Secret
At a stage magic show, sixteen-year-old psychic medium Nick Michelson notices a frightening knife-wielding female ghost standing on stage watching the magician perform his act. Later, she disappears and Nick thinks he's seen the last of her.At the beach the next day, a strange girl runs up to Nick and asks him to help her before she is brusquely escorted away by her group leader. After she leaves, the same ghost from the previous night appears before Nick, claims her daughter is innocent and begs Nick to help her. She then vanishes.Nick later discovers that the ghost's daughter is accused of her mother's brutal murder and is locked up at a psychiatric facility awaiting to be tried as an adult. After visiting the young girl at the facility, he reluctantly decides to help prove her innocence.But why was the ghost at the magic show? And how is the magician tied to the murder of an innocent woman?As Nick becomes more involved with the girl and her ghostly mother, things only get stranger in the coming days - and more dangerous for him, the magician and the magician's son. When an attempt is made on Nick's life, he vows to step away from the situation. But the ghost - and the murderer - aren't so quick to let Nick get away.
Snow Behind the Door
After being reunited with her family, Snow, the child ghost of Bede Hall, retreats into her subconscious to escape the terrifying possibility of haunting Bede Hall forever. In order tosave herself, Snow must battle her way through memory loss, dream her way throughtime to reclaim her lost memories, make peace with a past life, and discover if reincarnationis a viable alternative to a fate worse than death.WHEN ONE DOOR SLAMS SHUT, ANOTHER DOOR CREAKS OPEN!
Isabel
La Llorona's legend speaks of two drowned sons, but her third child, Isabel, was forgotten. Overshadowed by siblings who rose to godhood, Isabel's fury smoldered in silence. Now, from a collection of chaotic handwritten notes left by a mysterious disciple, her story resurfaces in an interactive reading experience unlike any other. This version of Isabel requires the reader's hand in its final assembly. Each of the eleven "books" holds 8 horizontal lines. Once the lines are carefully cut along the dotted guides, each strip can be flipped independently to reveal one of 8 possible versions, over sixteen million combinations per book, and more than 3.4 trevigintillion variations across all eleven books. At just three minutes per reading, it would take longer than the lifespan of the universe to experience every possibility. Estimated cutting time: approximately one hour to fully prepare the book for flipping. All cut lines are marked, and detailed instructions are included inside the front cover. Each page becomes a living document, reshaped by your hand and reordered by your choices. Each shift in text reveals new pieces of Isabel: her rage, her sorrow, and the betrayal that burned her into something the world refused to remember. She wasn't just forgotten. She was transformed. What are we really discovering when we follow her story: an erased child's voice, or something she left behind to make sure we never stop looking? Isabel: The Forgotten Daughter of La Llorona is more than a story. It's a puzzle that never settles, a challenge that rewrites itself, and a haunting invitation to remember a girl the world tried to erase. Note: While Isabel is Book Three in the Candle Face Chronicles series, it's a standalone experience and doesn't require knowledge of Books One or Two.
Another Ghostly Trio
Three ghost stories. The Haunting of Esther Cox - a tale of a strange girl, a family haunted and an investigation that goes badly awry. And Then We Sever - a road trip takes a tragic turn into the Twilight Zone. The Persistence of Memory - a widow clings to the possibility that her husband might be communicating through their old piano.
A Ghostly Trio
Three spooky tales. In THE LADY OF THE MINCH an old man is haunted by troubles both past and present until the line between them blurs forever. In THE PEACH ROOM a marriage day does not go quite as planned for either bride or groom. In TRUTH DECAY a P.I. on a case finds that the past cannot be escaped, and that the price for trying is pain.
Anaconda!
Just a few short weeks ago, sixteen-year-old Nick Michelson discovered that he was a psychic medium destined to help restless spirits cross over to where they belong. One evening while working after-hours at his high school, an especially frightening ghost of a bloody soldier appears to Nick and attacks him. Nick sets out on a quest to learn who the ghost is and why he is haunting Nick's high school. Using his deck of tarot cards as a tool, he gradually begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the ghost's death.Meanwhile, Nick is experiencing disturbing dreams and visions during which he witnesses, through the eyes of a killer, the brutal mass murder of several of his classmates at his high school. As Nick gets drawn deeper and deeper into a web of mysteries surrounding his nightmares and the ghost of the soldier, he begins to suspect that the two are related - and that the horrific scene from his nightmares is actually a premonition of events that may - or will - come to pass. Nick must solve the riddle of his enigmatic premonitions and race against time to somehow prevent an unknown killer from shooting up his school - and not become the shooter's first victim in the process.
Nick’s Awakening
Sixteen year-old Nick Michelson has been seeing strange things lately, things he can't explain. So when his uncle tells him that some of the men in his family can see ghosts, Nick freaks out and decides he's going to ignore the spirits. But as he will soon learn, that's easier said than done - especially once he encounters James Pearce, an angry spirt hell-bent on finding out who killed him. Reluctantly, Nick agrees to help. So with the help of his Tarot cards and his new mentor Katrina, Nick embarks on a journey to help the solve the mystery surrounding James's death. But once word gets around about Nick's ability, there's more than one ghost vying for his attention.
The Shadows We Keep
Dive into the chilling world of "The Shadows We Keep," a spine-tingling anthology that unravels the darkest corners of the human psyche and the supernatural. This collection features five haunting tales, each woven with mystery, dread, and the echoes of lost souls yearning for peace.In "The Forgotten Souls," follow young Ethan as he ventures into the Whispering Woods, where the spectral whispers of the past threaten to consume him. Discover the tragic fate of a grieving mother in "The Specter in the Fog," who haunts the shoreline, forever searching for her lost child. Journey to the depths of despair in "The Haunting of Hollow Manor," where Amelia confronts the dark legacy of a cursed family and the souls trapped within their ancestral home.Uncover the chilling secrets of Shadow Lane in "The Cursed Whispering Woods," where a brave girl's quest leads her to a shocking revelation about the darkness lurking within. Finally, experience the relentless pull of the ocean's depths in "The Abyssal Gaze," where a brave soul learns the true cost of curiosity.With richly drawn characters, atmospheric storytelling, and unexpected twists, "The Shadows We Keep" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Each story serves as a haunting reminder of the shadows we carry and the memories we leave behind. Perfect for fans of psychological horror and ghost stories, this collection is a must-read for those who dare to confront the darkness within and around us.
Mobile Mayhem
Patty is a reluctant retiree in a Florida Mobile Home and RV Park. Socially awkward, she tries to reshape her new life with an ever-changing array of neighbors. Ever-changing, you say? Maybe if they would quit dying on her... Friends are hard for Patty; did she just point the newest murder investigation straight at her best friend? Patty HAS to solve it or lose her friend!
Avalon
Andrew was both surprised and delighted to inherit a house from his aunt, Hilary. After she moved to New York, he hadn't seen or heard from her for years. He moved in with his girlfriend, Rachel, and when two friends came to stay, they discovered the house was haunted.Unknown to Andrew, his aunt had also arranged for Leonard and Sonia to assist him in dealing with the haunting. Unfortunately, Rachel knows Leonard from a past love affair, which complicates both their relationships.Andrew eventually recalls that Hilary had caused him to forget their time together. As his past begins to resurface, he remembers living there and being part of her occult group. When he understands why she made him forget, he becomes entangled in a deadly encounter in which he and his friends are confronted by Azazel, one of the most powerful of the fallen angels.
They Hunt
Juvie sucks. Getting hunted by a ghost while locked up? Even worse.Shiloh took the fall to keep her friends safe. But now she's stuck on the inside and Leonard is coming for her. Only this time, he's not wearing a body.She used to fight ghosts by finding who they were possessing, but that doesn't work anymore. She has to learn how to fight spirits as they are, which is not easy to do when all she has in her arsenal are some salt packets and a plastic spork.She just has to stay alive until her friends find a way to get her out of here, but she doesn't know if they will be able to. Francesca is still trapped between worlds. Miles is desperately trying to hide who he is as another cop is starting to uncover his secret identity, and Jonah ... whatever that drug did to him, it left cracks nobody knows how to fix. Shiloh doesn't know if he can come back from it, or if the boy she loves is gone.One thing is clear: if they want to survive this, they have to destroy Leonard once and for all, and to do that ...They need to become real ghost hunters.CONTENT WARNINGS: Contains graphic violence, depression, suicide, domestic abuse, self-harm, and adult language.
