Not of this World
Who is the phantom figure haunting the Pugneys at Thornes Wakefield Weird happenings at Lupset estate Wakefield Old Brick works on Dewsbury road Wakefield Who was driving the phantom car on the M62 near Brighouse How did the chiffonier predict death The ghost`s of Marsden tunnel Huddersfield Where did the phantom sleigh go in South Dakota USA Strange happenings at the Bolderado Hotel Deadwood South Dakota USA Was it the ghost of Nancy Drew the wartime heroin seen dancing at the London hotel Who is ghost haunting the stone coffin in the wall at Knaresborough These are just a few of the interesting stories that are a must read in my book.
One Hundred and One Mysterious Incidents and other Eldritch Tales - Hardcover Edition
The complete omnibus of short stories and novelettes by Ebony Jasper Eldritch: One Hundred and One Mysterious IncidentsThe Shadow Roads of NightThe Beast in These PagesThe Stranger Next DoorDeus Ex ChasmaTheodoreThe Impossible Death of Chrissy DeanMister NobodyThe Gallow ManIt Fell From AboveThe Young Witch Jenkins: A Crash-Course in FerromancyThe Young Witch Jenkins: A Crash-Course in Mob GodsThe Young Witch Jenkins: A Crash-Course in VampiresEldritch Tales
Julius Julius
With biting wit, Aurora Stewart de Pe簽a satirizes the creative industry she's spent years in. From the people who brought you the invention of advertising comes Julius Julius, a rambling architectural wonder, outpost of the very first ad man of ancient Pompeii, built on the backs of generations of creative survivors who just want to lie on the floor of a conference room and cry about the lumber account without being sexually harassed. Welcome to the world's oldest advertising agency, where ghosts control the board room AC, an ancient executive assistant runs a cave full of thousand year old billboards, and there are bones in the walls. In a trio of voices from different time periods, we move through the mythical Agency, interrogating the process of stoking desire for a living. We meet the Senior Brand Anthropologist, who's being surprised by dirty bars of Irish Spring she can't remember buying, the Creative Director, whose ascent involved an ad campaign starring his dead best friend, and the Account Supervisor, whose only crime is not being a genius. (But the Fisherman Jack Tuna Campaign was her idea, despite what it says on the awards submissions.) Stewart de Pe簽a's debut novel reveals the cracks in the veneer of the creative industries, and the crisis of consciousness underneath in a novel full of compassion, humour, and blonde sausage dogs.
A Christmas Carol (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a cherished classic that has captivated readers since its first publication in 1843. This delightfully illustrated edition brings to life the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who despises Christmas and all things joyful. On a cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge is confronted by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of the dire consequences of his greed. Marley foretells the arrival of three spirits-the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come-who will guide Scrooge through a profound exploration of his life and choices. As he witnesses the impact of his actions on others, including the struggles of the Cratchit family, Scrooge learns invaluable lessons about compassion, generosity, and redemption. A Christmas Carol offers a compelling tale about the power of change and of the importance of kindness. This publication features thirty vintage illustrations from an edition of A Christmas Carol that was published in 1900, along with a detailed biographical timeline.
Ghost Stories and Weird Tales
This volume collects the first two compilations of ghost stories written by H. Russell Wakefield (They Return at Evening and Others Who Returned) and six stories published in Weird Tales. Wakefield represented the end of the original 'antiquarian ghost story' authors, staying true to form while many others transitioned to more ghoulish or Lovecraftian horrors. "The ghostly influences at work in these stories are all malignant, powerful. One seeks in vain to escape the sinister fate that they bring. Wakefield does not dispel the ghastly atmosphere by explaining as natural phenomena, his ghosts. He leaves them there, ghosts to the end. They are horrible and fantastic, and fearsome." (1928 review)"These are stories of lasting quality, stories which should go on the library shelf, to be read or reread on dark Winter evenings. They are far superior in plot to many of the so-called classics of the Victorian era, and every bit as finely written." (1929 review)
Lady in the Lake
They help ghosts find justice, but when the case is personal, will their feelings get in the way of their job? Fresh off a successful case, Cheryl and Adam are beckoned to Cheryl's hometown Ridge Point by a ghost eager for justice. Cheryl's ex-husband could be the ghost's murderer. Racked with guilt, she wants to turn him in before he hurts anyone else. But when they get to Ridge Point, they find a town terrorized by a serial killer on the loose, and Cheryl's ex-husband is nowhere to be found. Or is he? Ominous notes left on their motel room door and threats from strangers suggest that her ex has her in his sights and on his list of future victims. Will Cheryl and Adam find him before he decides to make his move?
Monster in the House
Rookie paranormal investigators. Hellish demons. A family desperate for help. Adam and Cheryl are trying to get their budding paranormal investigation business off the ground when they get a call from the Lee family. Horrifying demons are terrorizing them at night, and they're desperate for help. But when Adam and Cheryl go to the Lees' home, they find a nightmarish situation that is worse than any case they've ever taken on. Demons possess the middle daughter and even snatch members of the family away. Cheryl must use her unique psychic medium abilities to save the Lee family from the evil lurking in their home, but will she lose her life in the process? Will any of them survive? Monster in the House is a paranormal suspense novel. If you like paranormal investigations, ghosts, general creepiness, and plots with shocking twists and turns, you'll love this book.
At the Bottom of the Garden
A murderess becomes the guardian of two very unusual girls in this mesmerizing gothic novel from acclaimed author Camilla Bruce. Clara Woods is a killer--and perfectly fine with it, too. So what if she takes a couple of lives to make her own a little bit better? At the bottom of her garden is a flower bed, long overgrown, where her late husband rests in peace--or so she's always thought. Then the girls arrive. Lily and Violet are her nieces, recently orphaned after their affluent parents died on an ill-fated anniversary trip. In accordance with their parents' will, the sisters are to go to their closest relative--who happens to be Clara. Despite having no interest in children, Clara agrees to take them, hoping to get her hands on some of the girls' assets--not only to bolster her dwindling fortune but also to establish what she hopes will be her legacy: a line of diamond jewelry. There's only one problem. Violet can see the dead man at the bottom of the garden. She can see all of Clara's ghosts . . . and call them back into existence. Soon Clara is plagued by her victims and at war with the gifted girls in her care. Lily and Violet have become a liability--and they know far more than they should.
The Best Gothic Tales and Ghost Stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Deluxe Hardcover Book)
Love you to Death
Love you to death: ghost stories for Valentine's DayDo you love ghost stories? Of course you do. Do you love romance? Who wouldn't? What if the love stories were between the living and the recently deceased; or even with the ghosts of those dead for thousands of years...From the disturbing imagination of Leilanie Stewart, author of the award-winning Belfast Ghosts trilogy, comes eight new spine-tingling tales of ghostly romance. These original and previously unpublished tales of affairs that blend the ethereal and the corporeal, all set on or around Valentine's Day, will satisfy your morbid curiosity for paranormal liaisons on the most amorous day of the year.But the question remains: if bonds can exist between those in the world of the living and ones who walk among the dead, could such romance really Love you to Death?
The Body in Br繳 na B籀inne
Moira, Deirdre and Nuala are at it again as they help unsettled spirits in their journey on the Otherside.Moira Gallagher's unique ability to see and converse with departed spirits has led her to establish a detective agency with her sisters. Together they help restless spirits move on from this world by solving the problems they were unable to on their own before their untimely deaths.In these four new adventures, the second book in the Gallagher Girls Mystery Series, the sisters risk their lives to hunt down a killer, help a World War 2 sailor with his unfinished business, prove a car accident was no accident and turn a beloved Irish tradition on its head.Join these spunky Irish lasses as they continue to take on new clients of the deceased variety in this cozy paranormal mystery.
EP - 5 Stories
In the tradition of those vintage 5-song extended-play vinyl EP records, here is a collection of five new short stories, in genres ranging from historical horror to modern psychological horror..
The Haunting of Rosehill
"Aye, Miss Ward," she said, her voice soft but weathered, like the creak of an ancient door. "There are always tales in houses like these. Some true, some... twisted by time. I've been here long enough to know that Rosehill has a way of keeping its secrets. Whether or not it decides to share them is another matter." In the shadowed halls of Rosehill Manor, Evelyn Ward yearns to escape the suffocating confines of Regency society. When she discovers an ancient garden where a single, cursed rose blooms out of season, she is pulled into a web of dark superstition and chilling secrets. Strange whispers echo through the manor, and ghostly scratching haunts the night as the curse plaguing the Sinclair family tightens its grip. Drawn to Henry Sinclair, the brooding heir burdened by his family's tragic legacy, Evelyn is determined to uncover the truth. But as she unravels the sinister origins of the curse, she risks being consumed by the very darkness that haunts him. Each step brings her closer to a terrifying choice: break the curse, or become its next victim. Praise for the Haunting of Rosehill: "One of the most hauntingly beautiful things I've ever read."- Anni Taumata, Goodreads "In the same league as The Woman in Black and Northanger Abbey!"- Philippa Williams, Goodreads "It made my heart melt into a million pieces." - Sarah Madeline, Goodreads "A fantastic debut novel from Samantha Blok... Bridgerton meets Supernatural. If you loved Crimson Peak, you will love this read."- Mollie Smith, Goodreads "So beautifully written. In-depth and thought-compelling... If you like suspense, ghosts and romance, this book is for you. I couldn't put it down." - Amanda Gold, Goodreads "From the very first page, Blok's prose swept me into a world of eerie beauty, where the atmosphere and setting were almost as alive as the characters themselves... a stellar debut."- Emily Hidalgo, Goodreads About the Author: Samantha Blok is the author of The Haunting of Rosehill, a debut novel that transports readers into a world of gothic romance and chilling intrigue. With a passion for crafting intricate characters and compelling narratives, she weaves stories that linger long after the final page is turned.Genre: Gothic Romance, Historical Fiction, Horror, Regency Romance, Mystery, Supernatural ThrillerExperience the spellbinding romance and haunting mystery of The Haunting of Rosehill now!
The Haunting of Murder Hotel
First, there was the haunted asylum.Now, it's a haunted hotel. I know what you're thinking. Is it really haunted?Brad says it is. Of course, he's also in prison for the murder of his wife while they were staying at the Brantley Hotel.As a parapsychologist who studies apparitional experiences, it only makes sense that I check it out, along with the others in my team-Riley and Gabriel.Gabriel believes Brad. Riley is just excited to stay at a haunted hotel. Me? I think way too many murderers try to claim possession as a way to excuse their actions.My feelings changed when a ghost attacked me in the bathroom. And then again in my bedroom. And then again during a ritual when we were trying to communicate with the ghost of someone who'd died at this hotel.Turns out there were a lot of ghosts and a lot of dead bodies.
True Tales Of The Supernatural
12 GHASTLY REAL GHOST STORIES FOR CHRISTMASAccording to ancient folklore, the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning on Christmas Day, mark a period when the barrier between the living and the dead becomes blurred, allowing phantoms to wander our world. What better way to honour those 12 disquieting days than with the same number of ghostly tales?Brace yourself for harrowing accounts such as: The eerie hotel resident who liked to watch in Rapunzel...The terrible act of kindness in One Last Holiday...The man with death in his eyes in Deadbeat Daniel...The wraith who craved togetherness in Misery Loves Company...The unholy horror in the library in By The Book...The unnatural echoes that tormented a family in Upstairs, Downstairs...And remember, amidst the sparkle of tinsel and the joy of gift-giving, the spirit of Christmas isn't always merry. Sometimes, it lurks in the shadows, eager to trace icy fingers down your spine...Ready for those delicious, spine-tingling chills?
The Rectory
SOME SECRETS ARE BETTER LEFT BURIED...Beau Winters is on the brink. A writer who can't write, trapped in a life that isn't her own. After a bitter divorce, she dunks down with her best friends Hannah and Joe, but their toxic relationship and chaotic lifestyle are driving her to the edge. With a looming publisher deadline and crippling writer's block, Beau is desperate for a change.Then, a chance email offers an unexpected escape: Bluebell Cottage, a secluded haven in the wilds of Scotland with its own private beach and church ruin. Quaint, cosy, and perfect for a lone writer in need of solitude. No distractions-except for the sinister creak of an empty rocking chair. No noise-aside from an old record player that plays spontaneously. No company-apart from the unseen presence lurking in the attic. As Beau battles her growing unease, paranoia and isolation, she wonders whether she has made a disastrous mistake. Meanwhile, down in Chester, Hannah is seething. She offers Beau a shoulder to cry on, a room in their house, meals at their table, and now she disappears off into the sunset without a word of thanks? What Beau doesn't understand is that Hannah has scars - festering wounds that will force her to hunt Beau down and make her understand just how deep they run. And Beau had better be ready, because she has no idea what her best friend is capable of, and she has no idea of the darkness that lies hidden in Hannah's past.In a chilling clash of friendship, betrayal, and hidden horrors, Beau is about to discover that some secrets are better left buried, and some houses are better left alone....AND SOME HOUSES ARE BETTER LEFT ALONE
Bless the Mother
Time may heal all wounds, but time stands still for the dead.Twenty years have passed since the horrific night in the Whispering House. Now, Abigail lives a relatively normal life as an independent bookstore owner while her sister, Constance, struggles to navigate crippling physical and psychological damage.But when Abigail inherits the house, old memories and childhood traumas are awoken.Abigail becomes drawn to the dreamlike allure of the house, enticed by the potential of reconnecting with their dead mother.Meanwhile, Constance's dormant terrors return with frightening violence.Will they finally connect with their dead mother and cleanse the house of the evil tearing their family apart, or will the house continue its reign of psychological horror?One thing is certain...they will discover the unsettling truth of Constance's connection to the house and a secret Abigail's hidden since that fateful night in the fire.Suspenseful and immersive, Bless the Mother is the second novel in The Haunting of the Whispering House paranormal horror series from author L.C. Marino.
Rot
She used to be a nurse, caring for the sick and wounded. But now, she is a prisoner of her own misery - trapped by poverty, despair and alcoholism. Her life is a nightmare, and she has no control over anything. Her body is tormented by gout, her mind by self-loathing.But things are about to get worse.As winter approaches, a mysterious rot begins to spread in her house, infecting everything and everyone it touches. It is a deadly force that consumes both flesh and soul, leaving behind only decay and madness.Will she be able to escape the rot, or will she succumb to its horrors?
Inheritance
Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts--a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. 1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him...Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about--and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth--and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya's unease--and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted...but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle's office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as "the first lost bride." It's becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it...
The Haunting of Hern Hall
When three innocent children play a game that ends in fatal consequences, it sets in motion a series of events that will haunt their family forever...After the horror of World War One, disillusioned army chaplain John Elliot arrives at Hern Hall, an isolated estate in the English countryside. Shrouded by mist, the mystery of its tragic past seems to haunt the shadows when John glimpses the face of a drowned child beneath the dark waters of the lake.Despite suffering from shellshock, John has made a promise to his friend Will, who died in the trenches whilst saving John's life. It is a promise he is determined to keep.Before being introduced to Will's grieving parents, Lord and Lady Chiddingstone, he first meets Will's sister Lucy, a beautiful, blind and mysterious young woman.After being invited by Lord and Lady Chiddingstone to remain as a guest at Hern Hall, John has a series of unsettling and eerie encounters, even attending a seance conducted by the infamous Madame Blanche, a spiritualist medium whom Lady Chiddingstone hopes can communicate with her dead sons.As John grows closer to the family, he uncovers more about their traumatic past, and the disturbing secrets hiding in the walls and tunnels of Hern Hall.Is the family cursed as an ancient legend tells, and can the ghosts and the living ever find peace, or are they destined to be forever haunted by death?
Camp Summit
Ten unlucky passengers on a flight to Alaska are plucked from their seats by the power of a vortex lost to time and find themselves at the dated and empty, but fabulous Camp Summit.As a group, they seek answers; all the while, one-by-one, Camp Summit begins to reveal its nefarious plot to corrupt minds and entrap its guests...forever. The only hope to escape is a ghostly train stopping by the hotel's dedicated station on the mountaintop, but that's not for a week. Days pass in mayhem: s矇ances, supernatural attacks, cannibalism, spilled blood, coming to an apex in a horrific ball.
Mistletoe at the Mill
Book 3 finds Cathy continuing her adventures at Riverside Mill, Green Valley, in the Northwest of England. She meets up with the intimidating vampire family of Ashway Towers and the boggart family who are the Protectors of the Portal.With Christmas approaching, will the secret of the mysterious portal finally be revealed?Visits to the neighbouring covens of Upper Valley and Lower Valley bring their own kind of adventures to Cathy.Will a setback in her romance with Adam make or break the partnership?Enjoy the seasons of the Pagan year - Mabon (Harvest), Samhain (Halloween and of course Yuletide (Christmas).
Friends and Spectres
"If there is anything about which the present generation is bewilderingly well-informed it is the subject of spooks." - "Seraphita"Friends and Spectres is a companion volume to Ghosts of the Chit-Chat (2020), an anthology of ghost stories by authors who had been members of the Cambridge University Chit-Chat Club along with M. R. James. Here the associations with MRJ are less formal, but stronger and more enduring: for it is the bond of genuine friendship that ties these writers to him.The majority of pieces here were originally published under pseudonyms, and over half appeared first in amateur magazines or local newspapers. All deal with the supernatural, and several of the stories are themselves spectres-or more properly "revenants", only now re-emerging into the light after decades of oblivion. There are rediscoveries here of "lost" tales by Arthur Reed Ropes, E. G. Swain, and the enigmatic "B."
The Blue Bear
Ghosts? Monsters? Warlocks? All in a day's work.Dean Sherwood likes to think he leads a simple life. He enjoys shopping for vintage clothes, listening to jazz records, and flirting with the owner of his neighborhood coffee shop. He works as a personal assistant for his bad-tempered uncle, and he is pathologically incapable of leaving well enough alone. One morning, while running an errand, Dean stumbles across a beautiful woman trapped in the basement of a local club's lodge. That would be surprising enough, but this woman also has a tail.Dean's seen this kind of thing before, though. Like his uncle before him, he moonlights as a supernatural investigator, and without a second thought he frees the creature from her enraged-and hungry-captors. Despite his uncle's encouragement to drop the case, Dean's curiosity compels him to find out more. Where did the woman with the tail come from? Who summoned her into our world, and why? He tries to infiltrate the insular world of the club, but gets tangled up with a pair of self-taught wizards. They're hunting the creature themselves, and they aren't pleased to find Dean getting in the way.Time quickly runs short. The creature's beauty draws people like moths to a flame, and she kills without warning or explanation, guided by her own inexplicable logic. If Dean can't find a way to stop her, more deaths will surely follow. Then, just as he thinks he's found a solution, another monster appears. It's a huge, shapeless thing made of thorns and malice, out of control and commanding a power that no earthly force can match. Dean must juggle both threats, defend the innocent club members, and prevent the two wizards from inflaming the situation. If he fails, dozens of lives will be in danger. But even worse than that, he'll have to admit it all to his uncle!
The Last Act
The stage is set for a chilling performance...Nora Sinclair has always felt at home on the dance floor, but when she lands the lead role in a major production of Chicago at Boston's legendary-and haunted-Majestic Theatre, she quickly realizes she's out of her depth. Acting is new, but that's not the only thing unsettling her. The Majestic holds secrets much darker than any role she's ever taken on.As rehearsals begin, strange occurrences plague the cast-a whisper in the wings, a shadow where there shouldn't be one, and the unmistakable scent of roses hanging in the air. At first, Nora chalks it up to nerves, but when she discovers a hidden tin filled with old letters, she uncovers a story that has been long hidden.Drawn into the lives hinted at in the letters, Nora must piece together a mystery that's been buried over a century. As the lines between the past and present blur, she'll need to trust her instincts-and the surrounding spirits-to uncover the truth and find her place on the stage.A tale of lost love, hidden secrets, and the timeless magic of the theater. Perfect for fans of paranormal mysteries, historical intrigue, and those who believe the past can still speak to us.
The Forgotten
"One thing I learnt early...don't meddle with anything that isn't human...that's never been human...trust me on that."The walls between Charlie White's real life and purgatory are thinning. The realm beyond is increasingly affecting not only her, but her closest companions. The danger deepens the more her two worlds collide.Charlie has been warned there is more to the Dream than she can comprehend in this life. She knew she was not alone in limbo, but she never dared to seek out the others. One of them, though, is about to find her. Dragging her further into the world beyond.As she fights not just for her life, but for the lives of her friends, Charlie is forced to question her deepest fears and desires. How long can she hold onto those she loves? What does it mean to be betrayed? And when does justice become malevolence?
The Harvest
"Hunter weaves a tale that has the "modern horror fairytale" feel of books like Coraline or IT, while weaving in mature topics that add weight to the narrative. His exploration of grief, found family, and the search for purpose create some truly hard-hitting moments. I was thoroughly rapt by this novel." -Carlos E. Rivera, author of The Local Truth, Blackout, and A Hole in the WorldSomething is coming for the children.Tim Waverly, a young teacher, escapes London's spiralling housing costs by becoming a live-in caretaker at an abandoned orphanage. But his arrival triggers a series of frightening events.An ancient evil has awakened. A new Harvest has begun.As Tim and those around him become engulfed in a dark nightmare, he is forced to confront his deepest fears in order to save countless innocent lives.The Harvest is a work of terrifying imagination from a new voice in horror. Both frightening and deeply moving, Alex Hunter's debut novel will linger long after you turn the final page.
