The House of A Broken Shadow
I never summoned up my courage to this level before. Never ever tried to confront an evil spirit or thought about it. Non than less, I never dreamed of anything demonic.My past was a little horrifying I would say. I can't forget it, even if I want to. I tried everything to erase it from my mind, but I failed as always. Those days still haunts me. And when I remember those days, my blood runs cold. Hello, my name is Isabella. And this is my story. A ghost story.
A Flowering Wound
"It was only in my dearly loved evenings that I still felt at home." - Joseph RothTwo of the stories in this collection by John Howard have their setting in a certain west London suburb-the calm prospect of its small houses and tree-lined roads is deceptive. And throughout this selection of stories, whether in outer London or hyperinflationary Berlin, Romania in the febrile 1930s, or the austerity Britain of recent years, we encounter people who live on the peripheries of their cities and societies-and at the edge of their own lives and illusions. They might think they know the rules, but it often turns out they do not, after all. Or perhaps the rules changed-silently, abruptly. In these stories past and present come together with wounding consequences for those caught out by the system-or its absence.
The Fatal Move
"I cannot endure these frequent fits of terror much longer."Written in Belfast and Bangor during the partition of Ireland, the six strange stories comprising Conall Cearnach's The Fatal Move are unusual documents of the time. "Cearnach" was the pseudonym of F. W. O'Connell, a peculiar Protestant divine, linguist and Irish language scholar, oddball essayist, and early national broadcaster. His sole fiction collection showcases a wide scope: the conte cruel, the ghost story, the locked-room mystery, and the science-fictional satire. What unifies the stories is O'Connell's playful, outward-looking perspective, inspired by his love of the diverse cultures and languages of the world and his home country in equal measure. A unique figure in Irish life, Cearnach's character is perhaps more present in these stories than the anxieties of the time in which they were written. For this volume, Reggie Chamberlain-King provides an extensive introduction examining O'Connell's life and works.
Finder’s Keeper’s
It is a widely-believed theory that the past, present and future are all, inexorably, linked together - and that, if certain conditions are allowed to prevail, we can look into past or future events as though they persist in the present day. Unfortunately, such knowledge often comes at a price which those who might seek it are unwilling to pay - and the brief glimpses obtained by often dubious methods are sufficient to warn of the consequences thereby. For most people this thirst for knowledge of other times than their own is confined to foraging the shelves of a library - or a visit to some seaside teller of fortunes who has a gift of predicting things yet to come. Concealed among these fairly innocuous pastimes, however, are the perils of encountering some spirit or entity whose existence transcends the boundaries of time - and who, if given the opportunity, will take advantage of the susceptible mind. This is a tale of just such an individual - whose own quest for knowledge leads him seriously awry. May it serve as a warning to anyone who follows.........
The Wraith of Raven's Wood
Ghosts can take many forms; the souls of the departed; reflections of past events - or those who just frustrate us by moving things around. There is, however, a fourth kind, defying all description - who delight in inflicting suffering and pain. For the most part, however, they do us little harm - inhabitants of a nether world from which they, rarely, venture forth. They exist, primarily, in tales told around the fireside on cold, Winter's evenings - when the rattle of a door latch or the creak of a floorboard bestows upon them a reality they seldom possess. Still, there are some who will swear to having seen the genuine thing - usually when susceptible to those kinds of delusions born of a drink, or two, at the local hostelry. That is not to say, of course, that all such tales are untrue - and the man, or woman, who simply brushes them aside may, one day, regret their blatant denials. Within the pages of this book you will find a cautionary tale of a man - who, through his own stubbornness, allows himself to be seduced into just such a trap. However, be warned before opening the cover and simply seeking a couple of hours of spooky entertainment. There are, without doubt, beings such as these just waiting for the moment when your guard is let down.......and your expression of absolute disbelief transforms into one of utter dread.........
The Jerry McNeal Series, a Paranormal Snapshot Collection Volume 5
The Jerry McNeal Series, a Paranormal Snapshot Collection Volume 5Marine Veteran Jerry McNeal was born with a psychic ability that allows him to know when something will happen before it happens. Jerry can also see and speak with spirits, making for some "lively" conversations.Join Jerry McNeal and his ghostly K-9 partner as they put their gifts to good use.Books in this three-book collection: Spirit of DeadwoodFor fans of The Jerry McNeal Series comes a full-length, standalone Jerry McNeal novel, with Jerry, Gunter and a cast of lively spirits who are sure to entertain.In a story within a story, disabled Marine veteran Tyler Jones, aka Jonesy, unknowingly rents an apartment in the same historic town. Hiding in the shadow of his former self, Jonesy soon finds himself pushed out of his comfort zone by Grandma Lilly, the lively spirit of a former Deadwood madam determined to help the man realize his worth and help him heal the heart of Juanita Stim, the widowed mother who rents him a room in her house overlooking the legendary city.A fun-filled ghostly adventure with a hint of romance, Spirit of Deadwood is for those who dare to believe in the unbelievable.Star TreatmentThis 14th installment of the Jerry McNeal Series has Jerry and Gunter heading to Texas.Along the way, Jerry finds himself dealing with unexpected visitors who challenge his patience and further test his psychic abilities.Among the visitors is the ghostly spirit of Texas Ranger, Clive Tisdale, who is not a fan of dogs, refuses to tell Jerry why he is there, and if his presence has anything to do with Texas Ranger Raymond Hale.Raymond Hale oversaw mob informant Antonio Maioriello until both men went missing years earlier and were presumed dead until recent weeks when Maioriello's image started showing up in tourist photos taken outside the Alamo.At first, this was presumed to be a camera malfunction, as no one recalled him being present at the time the photos were taken.Then Maioriello showed up in a photo with the niece of Bruno Deluca - the man Maioriello informed on before being placed in the witness relocation program, and Deluca used his influence to demand answers.Now, not only must Jerry locate the spirit who is causing the chaos, he must convince Bruno Deluca that Maioriello is truly dead.Will Jerry and Gunter get to the Alamo in time to defend it from another invasion?Will Tisdale change his stance about dogs?Find out in Star Treatment - book 14 of The Jerry McNeal Series.Merry MeFeeling guilty at not having made his engagement to April official over the Christmas holidays, Jerry seeks to join her and Max for their annual after-Christmas getaway to Frankenmuth, Michigan.Not only is he looking forward to visiting the quaint Bavarian town, but since the town is known to visitors as a Christmas town, he sees this as a way to recreate the holiday spirit and finally make a commitment to both April and her daughter.What Jerry doesn't expect is to be drawn into a bidding war at a local estate sale or play referee to two spirits who discover he can see them and demand he help settle their differences.Just when Jerry thinks he has things under control, the Ghost of Christmas Past makes his presence known in the merry little town, causing things to feel a tad less jolly.Will Jerry be able to restore the status quo in the beautiful Christmas town in time to ask April to be his bride before they return home? Or will his plan be thwarted by things beyond his control?
Sweet Delicious Candy
A curated story collection featuring fifty terrifying and disturbing dark fiction drabbles.
The Haunted Baronet
Haunted Baronet is a spellbinding tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue, blending elements of Gothic horror with atmospheric prose and unforgettable characters. Gripping from the first page to the last, this chilling masterpiece will keep readers on the edge of their seats, daring them to uncover the secrets that lie within the haunted halls of Ashbourne Manor. The story revolves around a tantalizing mystery surrounding the cursed baronetcy, enticing readers to uncover its secrets alongside the protagonist. With twists and turns aplenty, "Haunted Baronet" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning pages to discover what lurks in the shadows. Beyond its supernatural elements, the book delves into themes of fate, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, offering readers food for thought long after they've finished reading.Despite being written over a century ago, the story is still effective at creating a creepy atmosphere and building suspense.
Ghost Stories
This luxurious hardback anthology brings together 15 classic ghost stories by some of the genre's most acclaimed writers, presented in a beautiful gift edition with gilded page edges. This ghoulish collection is a perfect companion for lovers of the paranormal, featuring classic tales from Golden Age of the ghost story. Inside you will find haunted mansions, dark crypts, vengeful curses, silent specters and other supernatural delights of the genre, artfully conjured by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James. Stories include: - 'The Oval Portrait' by Edgar Allan Poe - 'The Wailing Well' by M. R. James - 'The Withered Arm' by Thomas Hardy - 'Afterward' by Edith Wharton - 'A Ghost' by Guy de Maupassant - 'An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street' by Sheridan Le Fanu This beautiful collection is presented with silver gilded page edges, ivory paper and wonderfully gothic endpaper illustrations, making it a wonderful gift for any horror lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
Try Not to Die
Are you ready to play the most important game of your life?Step onto the backlot of a real studio and experience the rush of being a playtester for the biggest reality competition show of the year: Slashtag. But when you discover the show is set in a haunted hotel, once home to a notorious serial killer, you realize you may have just made the worst mistake of your life.Trapped in a twisted world of puzzles, challenges, and evil spirits, you must use your skills to survive and unravel the mystery behind The Propitius Hotel. Will you push further into the hotel, or risk it all for a chance at one of the show's many horrific endings?Try Not to Die: On Slashtag is a prequel to the novel Slashtag, but can be enjoyed on its own. Whether you're a die-hard Slashtag fan or new to the world, this book will have you on the edge of your seat as you Try Not to Die!
A Book Of Ghosts
"A Book of Ghosts" by S. Baring-Gould is a chilling collection of supernatural tales, encompassing ghost stories, paranormal encounters, and eerie happenings. Set against the backdrop of Victorian literature, these Gothic fiction narratives delve into haunted tales and spectral encounters that haunt the reader's imagination. Baring-Gould weaves a tapestry of apparitions and ghostly apparitions, each story steeped in Victorian folklore and the macabre. From haunted houses to mysterious happenings in the dead of night, the author explores the depths of Gothic horror with an expert hand, evoking a sense of dread and fascination in equal measure. Through eerie encounters with spirits and otherworldly beings, Baring-Gould invites readers into a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs, leaving them enthralled by the uncanny and the unknown. With its rich language and atmospheric settings, "A Book of Ghosts" stands as a testament to the enduring allure of supernatural literature in the Victorian era and beyond.
The Trinket Box
Sixteen year old Edmund is on holidays with his Mum in Dorset. After some car trouble they head off to get help in the sleepy little village that they come across, Edmund sees something very unusual. Little does he know the twists, turns and the terrifying adventure that awaits him!
Merry Me
Feeling guilty at not having made his engagement to April official over the Christmas holidays, Jerry seeks to join her and Max for their annual after-Christmas getaway to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Not only is he looking forward to visiting the quaint Bavarian town, but since the town is known to visitors as a Christmas town, he sees this as a way to recreate the holiday spirit and finally make a commitment to both April and her daughter. What Jerry doesn't expect is to be drawn into a bidding war at a local estate sale or play referee to two spirits who discover he can see them and demand he help settle their differences. Just when Jerry thinks he has things under control, the Ghost of Christmas Past makes his presence known in the merry little town, causing things to feel a tad less jolly. Will Jerry be able to restore the status quo in the beautiful Christmas town in time to ask April to be his bride before they return home? Or will his plan be thwarted by things beyond his control? Find out when Jerry, Gunter, and the gang return in Merry Me, book fifteen of The Jerry McNeal Series.
Classic Ghost Stories
Tales from the classic era of ghost stories, one of the most popular and enduring fiction categories. A selection of mysterious and intriguing tales from the shadows, featuring M.R. James, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Edith Wharton and Algernon Blackwood, with F. Marion Crawford's The Doll's Ghost and Guy de Maupassant's The Apparition. Ghost Story Anthologies. Ghost stories appear in most traditions around the world, with tales of the supernatural and the presence of ancestors felt around the campfires of storytellers. With new introductions, these specially curated collections bring together the twisting narratives of Charles Maturin, H.P. Lovecraft, Edith Wharton, Algernon Blackwood and many more classic and ancient sources.
Now It’s Dark
"Have I not always loved terrible things?" - "The Seventh Wave"A student's research into an obscure pulp writer takes on increasingly sinister tones; three friends reunite to fight an evil they thought they'd escaped decades earlier; a woman in a seemingly perfect marriage finds herself haunted by the mysterious absences in her memories of their life together.In her third collection, Lynda E. Rucker reminds us that mystery lurks even in the most banal settings-a British holiday park, a Moldovan tower block, a stretch of industrial wasteland-but as these ten stories reveal, there can also remain a dreadful beauty amidst the horror.
Here with the Shadows
"Far better to choose an absence than to have an absence forced upon you."These stories by award-winning author Steve Rasnic Tem drag from the darkness ghosts that haunt us all. Between these covers lurk the spectres of grief, loss, and loneliness: a man discovers he is far from alone in his empty home, a forlorn wife is gifted with an unusual child, a contractor contemplates the sad message left by a grieving father, a blind woman discovers a spiritual manifestation at the edge of a forest, a spectral presence appears in a lonesome Colorado wheat field . . . Here with the Shadows is a volume of supernatural impressions and quiet vacancies, and in each story Tem reminds us that sometimes only a whisper separates us from the eternal.
Haunts
What do we actually mean by the word haunt? In this new set of stories inspired by the term, Jack Ross invokes a series of his favourite haunts via voices from the past, beginning with Samuel Butler's Erewhon and concluding with Emanuel Swedenborg. In between he visits with Irish ghost-story maestro Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, along with others ranging from James Joyce to H. P. Lovecraft - not to mention Scheherazade herself, creator / narrator of The 1001 Nights. Most importantly of all, perhaps, he tries to settle accounts with his own father, the architect of a vast entangled empire of native bush and weeds at the back of their suburban quarter-acre section in Mairangi Bay. The book ends with the novella Cartographies of the Afterlife, an exploration of the penumbra between life and death, based on accounts from recent visitors. In the immortal words of Bette Davis: 'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night.'
Ghosts
Everyone likes a good ghost story. You'll find this collection both entertaining and haunting. Some of the biggest names in horror have come together to offer their take on what it might be like to be a ghost, and an angry ghost, the kind of ghost not soon forgotten. Have you ever seen a ghost? If you've seen a ghost like one of these, well, then likely you are reading this as a ghost--and angry, with a story of your own to tell. Now, look over your shoulder. Go ahead. Be frightened by what you see. You may, in fact, already be haunting these pages. Beware the ghost in the machine!
The Ghastling
A beautifully designed modern day penny dreadful - short stories guaranteed to slip you a bit of the weird, the uncomfortable, the creepy, topped up with a garnish of terror.
The Damnation Chronicles
Three short companion stories to the bestselling Book of Shadows series are collected here in one spine-chilling volume.A Firebrand of Hell: Salem is ablaze with dreadful talk of witchcraft. The village girls have fallen into fits-shrieking in agony, writhing on the floor, contorting themselves into grotesque poses. Reverend Parris proclaims them tormented by witchcraft and soon the accusations begin. Fear imbues every whisper. Suspicions are rampant. Neighbours cast sidelong glances at each other. Some say the Devil himself has come to Salem.It's only a matter of time before they come for the notorious Rebecca Hale.The Witch of Gallows Hill: Seven years after the tragic All Hallows' Eve that changed her life forever, Abigail Jacobs braves Salem's haunted Northern Woods in search of the lost spell-book of the witch of Gallows Hill. But she soon discovers the dead won't give up what is theirs without a fight.What will Abigail be willing to sacrifice to claim the mysterious Book of Shadows?The Haunting of Siren's Inn: The murderous spirit of a jilted lover returns every seven years to haunt the Siren's Inn and relive the night of his bloody crimes. While a winter Northeaster ravages the seaside hamlet of Gloucester, ghost-hunting occultist Abigail Jacobs and her daughter, Anna, have only one chance to lay his malevolent spirit to rest before he claims another victim. But the old inn is full of secrets, and nothing is as it seems.Their survival is left in Anna's hands, and it won't come without a price.
The Ghost and the Poltergeist
The Ghost and the Poltergeist Book 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery series Haunting DanielleLiving in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she's rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House. But after she brings home the twins, unexplained paranormal activities in the nursery perplex not just her, but the ghosts who frequently visit Marlow House.
The Ghost and the Poltergeist
The Ghost and the Poltergeist Book 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery series Haunting DanielleLiving in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she's rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House. But after she brings home the twins, unexplained paranormal activities in the nursery perplex not just her, but the ghosts who frequently visit Marlow House.LARGE PRINT FORMAT
Their Plane From Nowhere
THEIR PLANE FROM NOWHERE The TEDDY BEAR COLLECTION: book 1 In their small town in the Pocono Mountains, Earl Knox and Hank Grisset have never been considered among the pretty ones to anyone but each other. As lucky as Hank and Earl consider themselves to have found each other, that's about as far as luck has gone. All those Could'ah- Should'ah- Would'ah- moments a man never sees comin', but doesn't stop him from regretting them later in life. When Earl makes a critical decision that ultimately outs him and Hank, a mysterious plane shows up at their lake house. Coming out in a small town can erase friendships in a heartbeat. But when a rift in the family leads to a life-threatening accident, only their love and devotion for each other is gonna get them through this-that, and their plane from nowhere. Gay Fiction / Mature-Bear Romance / Paranormal Ghost Mystery / Family Drama / Long Time Lovers / Lumber Jacks / Hidden Love / Burn Level: Cruising / Heat Level 4 / Always Been, Always Will Be-HEA WORD COUNT: 26,906 The Teddy Bear Collection is a series of standalone books which share a common theme of Mature, Burly, Gay men; most of which having a little extra around the middle for hugging.The stories ranging from suspense to self-healing to a touch of paranormal, and they can be read in any order you like. Book 1: Their Plane From NowhereBook 2: Big Spoon & Teddy Bear Book 3: Ivan vs Ivan Book 4: TIME: Wounds All HealBook 5: Shaggin' the Dead
Root and Bone
Leona Monroe and her sister, Jewel Spencer, live in Ames, a sleepy little Appalachian town where nothing much happens. When it does, everyone knows everything-at least they think they do. The Spencer sisters have more insight. They come from a long line of Granny Women-healers, confidence keepers, and powerful magic wielders-able to see into the future, manipulate the natural world around them, and commune with the dead.When a girl is brutally murdered, it's clear the local law enforcement has no idea what's really at play. So it falls on Leona and Jewel to dig deeper into the mystery. In the middle of the investigation, strangers come to Ames who prove powerful and dangerous, setting Leona and Jewel at odds with dark magic, vengeful ghosts, and each other.With the help of a friendly spirit, the vast knowledge of their mentor, Granny Kay, and their own powerful magic, Leona and Jewel must work together to counter the evil descending upon their town. But their insecurities and fears prevent them from stopping another murder. They need to get it together. If their magic and sister bond isn't strong enough, their town will fall to darkness along with everything they hold dear.
The Apology
This "sweeping intergenerational saga" tells the story of a pampered and defiant South Korean matriarch thrust into the afterlife from which she seeks a second chance to make amends (Kirstin Chen)--and fights off a tragic curse that could devastate generations to come. In South Korea, a 105-year-old woman receives a letter. Ten days later, she has been thrust into the afterlife, fighting to head off a curse that will otherwise devastate generations to come. Hak Jeonga has always shouldered the burden of upholding the family name. When she sent her daughter-in-law to America to cover up an illegitimate birth, she was simply doing what was needed to preserve the reputations of her loved ones. How could she have known that decades later, this decision would return to haunt her--threatening to tear apart her bond with her beloved son, her relationship with her infuriatingly insolent sisters, and the future of the family she has worked so hard to protect? Part ghost story and part family epic, The Apology is an incisive tale of sisterhood and diaspora, reaching back to the days of Japanese colonialism and the Korean War, and told through the singular voice of a defiant, funny, and unforgettable centenarian. Paperback includes a Reading Group Guide, Jimin Han's family recipes, and a conversation with the author Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2023 - Shondaland's The Best Books to Read for Summer 2023 - San Francisco Chronicle's 17 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer - Publishers Weekly's Fall 2023 Adult Announcements: Literary Fiction - Goodreads's 88 Upcoming Books the Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read - Los Angeles Times's 10 Books to Add to Your Reading List in August - Apple Books's Best Books of August
Lottie Barrett Lives (Again)
Lottie Barrett Lives (Again) is a winter ghost-tale, what transpires when a cute little zombie chick arrives in 1960's small town America in time for the holidays. Struck down a century before by a witch's curse disguised as a fever, thirteen-year-old Lucretia died with the promise she'd come back someday and when someday comes and Lottie is presented with the opportunity to be a teenager, something she was denied the first time, albeit in a world much changed from what she once knew, she plunges in. It's an Archie and Veronica world. Everybody's parents bowl, all the kids collect comic books, there's a hangout place with burgers and shakes, pinball and bumper pool, and on Saturday afternoons in the fall, everybody turns out to cheer for the high school football team. For Lottie, going steady with the cutest boy in the freshman class, it's bliss but she has to contend with Charlene Pendergrass, the annoying alpha-girl wannabe-witch who brought Lottie back and thinks she owns her. Charlene is a big-mouth and a showoff and soon enough and mostly thanks to Charlene, Lottie's boyfriend's mom and prom-queen big sister are starting to see hints of the unthinkable, their son-brother dating a dead girl. They get sniffing around and when they enlist the aid of a hippy warlock and a couple of ancient matrons with a knowledge of the darker side of the town's history, mayhem ensues.
The Ghost of Seagull Cottage
A haunting tale of of love, loss and finding one's place in the world.Widowed artist Annabel rturns to Guernsey seeking a fresh start for herself and her young daughter away from her late husband's controlling family. Seagull Cottage appears perfect, by the sea and with a low rent. The snag is it comes with a resident ghost, Daniel, a sea captain who died 70 u]years ago in 1946. He built the cottage and objects to anyne not family living there. He and Annabel have to come to terms with sharing what he still considers to be his home.After a difficult start they begin to share their pasts and an unlikely friendship blooms, becoming deeper as they spend more time together. Annabel realises she is falling for him but would she truly prefer a ghost to a real live man?Blending elements of romance, mystery and the supernatural into a compelling tale about the power of human connection and pressenting a modern twist on R.A. Dick's novel The Ghost and Mrs Muir and the classic movie of the same name.
The Visitors
The Powell family has almost given up on finding an affordable New England house to rent for the summer when the agent shows them the old Twitchell place, offered at a suspiciously low price. What everyone in town - except the Powells - knows is that the place has been haunted ever since cantankerous sea captain Ebenezer Twitchell murdered his wife and mistress and hid their bodies in the cellar. At first the ghosts aren't too much of a problem, although the flying dishes and blood-dripping walls are a bit of a nuisance. But when old Uncle George arrives for a visit and the ghosts sink his boat, it becomes clear their intentions are murderous and that the Powells' relaxing summer vacation has turned into a terrible nightmare....A pitch-perfect blend of horror and humor with just the right balance of scares and laughs, The Visitors (1965) was adapted for the William Castle film The Spirit Is Willing (1967). This first-ever reprint features the original dust jacket art by Charles Addams (The Addams Family)."[An] expertly spun yarn, droll and exciting, which moves swiftly and harrowingly to the last paragraph." - Boston Globe"A pot-pourri of the realistic and fantastic; of slapstick and hair-raising terror ... side-splitting, suspenseful." - Tulsa World"Once you begin this intriguing tale, each chapter ending with a blood-curdling crisis, you will be unable to put the book aside until the final dramatic climax." - Atlanta Journal"A most amusing and engaging ghost story ... for those who are looking for an ingenious plot, zany entertainment and a fast moving, charming story, it is tops." - Baltimore Sun
Bones Beneath the Soil
Matilda died almost a century ago, but she's only just fallen in love. The decades that Matilda Mueller spent haunting her childhood home left her with nothing but a sense of pity and disgust for the living. Abandoned and alone, she prides herself on her level-headedness and sense of superiority - despite the creeping evil that infests the back bedroom. But when darling Hannah and her new family move in, they disturb more than just a few cobwebs, and Matilda finds herself dealing with unfamiliar emotions and old memories best left buried. Matilda is willing to open her heart to Hannah - or somebody's heart at any rate - but a shadow looms darkly over the family and the Bones Beneath the Soil has plans for them all.Bones Beneath the Soil is a ghost story from the ghost's point of view Bones Beneath the Soil is a story of first love, true love and love across the spiritual realm. Bones Beneath the Soil is a story about dark secrets and deep secrets.Bones Beneath the Soil will be with you, always.
Memory and Bone
A troubled young ghost hunter. A vengeful spirit. They're the perfect match. Until they're not.By day, Jessica Roman-Dell is broke, unemployed, and newly evicted from her apartment. By night, she's the Friendly Neighborhood Ghost Hunter, an aspiring YouTuber and paranormal investigator hoping to find a real ghost so her channel can go viral.Following reports of paranormal activity behind the old Methodist church, Jessica encounters the spirit of a murder victim named Jerry lurking among the headstones. When Jerry follows Jessica home, she can't believe her luck: Jessica can get all the ghostly footage she wants for her channel while helping Jerry come to terms with his own death and solve his murder. Yet Jerry doesn't want his murder to be solved. In fact, he knows his killers. And he's going to make them pay.
Memory and Bone
A troubled young ghost hunter. A vengeful spirit. They're the perfect match. Until they're not.By day, Jessica Roman-Dell is broke, unemployed, and newly evicted from her apartment. By night, she's the Friendly Neighborhood Ghost Hunter, an aspiring YouTuber and paranormal investigator hoping to find a real ghost so her channel can go viral.Following reports of paranormal activity behind the old Methodist church, Jessica encounters the spirit of a murder victim named Jerry lurking among the headstones. When Jerry follows Jessica home, she can't believe her luck: Jessica can get all the ghostly footage she wants for her channel while helping Jerry come to terms with his own death and solve his murder. Yet Jerry doesn't want his murder to be solved. In fact, he knows his killers. And he's going to make them pay.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and the Glamorous Ghost - Book 4
"Mr. Sherlock Holmes? I am or was, Lady Juliet Armstrong, Baroness Crestwell. Having been murdered, I am deceased and require your assistance."Thus began the strangest partnership in the long career of Sherlock Holmes. In Book One of this series we met the brash and bold, silly and sassy Lady Armstrong who wouldn't let a simple thing like death stop her from seeking the great Detective's help in solving the mystery of her violent and untimely demise.Further adventures followed and in Books Two and Three she and her dog Pookie became frequent companions to Holmes, Watson and yes, Mrs. Hudson. Sherlock Holmes and the Glamorous Ghost is the brainchild of author Harry DeMaio, creator of the famous Octavius Bear adventure series.Now, welcome to Book Four! Juliet and Holmes act on behalf of the Queen of Heaven, Confucius and Leonardo DaVinci. They interact with equine denizens of Paradise like Pegasus, a Unicorn and the Lipizzaners. On Earth they mix it up with Chief Inspector Lestrade and the hopeless Athelney Jones. Oh no! Martha Hudson is accused of murder. Once again, join us for more comic and lighthearted mysteries of madcap mystical mischief and mayhem! Don't forget her clever Bichon Pookie!
Echoes of Home
"Dripping with atmosphere and a mounting sense of dread, Echoes of Home delivers all the chills of a classic ghost story." Sammy Scott, Author of At Home with the Horrors & BETA"Haunting and atmospheric, but told with tenderness, Echoes of Home showcases M L Rayner as a modern voice for classic horror." Leigh Kenny, Author of CursedAfter accepting a generous opportunity to start afresh, Leslie Wills, a young man from Stoke-on-Trent, eagerly begins his long-distance journey to the Scottish Highlands of Elphin, a settled village that sits huddled amongst the dominating mountains. Its people are welcoming, and the beauty of the land is great. But deep within its Highland paths, a location rests hidden from the public's eye. A location which entices you to learn the truth of its troubled past. But once you bear witness to its sights and sounds, its presences will never allow you to forget.Uncover the truth, journeying back to a forgotten time. With a plot full of secrets and suspicion that will leave you longing for answers.
Whispers Through Time
A historic Canadian property becomes the canvas for a tale that spans generations. In 1914, a tragedy unfolded, leaving scars that linger far beyond the passage of time. In 1947, a visionary purchases the haunted remnants, seeking a new beginning for his family, but his young daughter senses a ghost from the far past. In the present, urban explorers unlock the secrets of the past while running a web design company. Photographs and sketches capture the essence of the property, documenting the whispers of spirits from another era. As the explorers navigate the abandoned corridors and forgotten chambers, the photographs unveil subtle anomalies until supernatural phenomena manifest that defy explanation. Amidst the subtle changes in decor and the flickering candle flames frozen in time, the explorers find themselves entangled in a mystery transcending the boundaries of the living and the dead, forcing the urban explorers to confront the unresolved secrets that echo through the corridors of time. Is a structure just that, or can it house remnants of horror, pain and sin? The urban explorers find they must confront the unresolved secrets that echo through the corridors of time.
Keterlyn
A young girl is found in the woods among the bodies of one hundred and thirty children. Six-year-old Keterlyn is the sole survivor of a horrifying paranormal atrocity. When Detective Janet Walsh is assigned to the case, she quickly realizes she is involved in something otherworldly. Walsh enlists supernatural expert Dr. Tony Small, and as the horrifying details emerge, they unearth a buried legend. The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
Burrow
BURROWby Derek HeathBorn with an agonising mark on his face in the shape of a crescent moon, Elliot Carlisle-or Moony-has lived with pain for most of his life. When he and his wife, Sarah Lee, move to a remote cabin on the riverbank to make a fresh start for themselves and try to repair their fractured marriage, he hopes to leave some of this pain behind. But there's something across the river, and it calls to him... As Moony becomes obsessed with digging his pit across the river, burrowing into the earth to get to whatever the voice believes is down there, Sarah Lee is faced with a burrowing of her own: crippled by guilt for the things she's done, and fear for the things yet to come, she is confronted by ghosts-visions of a yellow-faced man, a bloody and savaged ghoul, and a rabid, furious version of Moony himself-and all the while, the hole grows deeper... Burrow is a tale of obsession and, at its heart, a ghost story. But what is the thing at the bottom of the pit? And what are the terrifying figures that stalk them, if not ghosts?
The Killing Ritual
When evil rises, a demonologist makes his stand. This time, it's not just spirits that haunt him. After foiling the plans of the powerful Bale family and barely escaping the haunted Herron House alive, demonologist Rand Casey's problems have only begun. The Bales-and their demon allies-now seek revenge on Rand and his family. With nowhere left to turn, Rand and his friend and colleague, Miller, decide to seek help from the reclusive Arthur Briggs, once a renowned demonologist himself. But others hunt Briggs too-the Bale family wants to settle an old score with Arthur by sacrificing his life and soul as part of a sickening ancient ritual. Once Rand and Miller uncover this sinister plan, it's up to them to save Briggs from his terrible fate. Outmatched and out of time, Rand must once again pierce the shadows to overcome the demonic forces of hell. Can he emerge victorious once more, or will the darkness finally consume him? The Killing Ritual is a supernatural horror thriller for readers who love stories about hauntings and battles with the demonic-the truest form of evil that exists in our world. You are only one click away from joining Rand Casey in his terrifying battles against mankind's oldest and most deadly enemy-the servants of the devil.
The Day of the Door
Once there were four Lasco siblings banded together against a world that failed to protect them. But on a hellish night that marked the end of their childhood, eldest brother Shawn died violently after being dragged behind closed doors. Though the official finding was accidental death, Nathan Lasco knows better, and has never forgiven their mother, Stella.Now two decades later, Stella promises to finally reveal the truth of what happened on The Day of the Door. Accompanied by a paranormal investigative team, the Lasco family comes together one final time, but no one is prepared for the revelations waiting for them on the third floor.Praise for The Day of the Door"The Day of the Door is psychological horror at its best! Unresolved trauma within a dysfunctional family takes a blood chilling supernatural turn. Keep your Jacob's Ladder handy because this book is electrifying and terrifying."-N.J. Gallegos, author of The Broken Heart"The Day of the Door by Laurel Hightower is a sparking crucible of family strife from its brutal opening scene to its shocking end. Three adult children, whose lives have been shattered by the trauma of their brother's death, finally get to confront the person responsible: their mother Stella. But that isn't the whole story, is it? The Day of the Door is a propulsive, often terrifying read that diced my nerve endings. Take a deep breath before you dive in because Hightower always holds you under."-Chris Panatier, author of The Redemption of Morgan Bright and The Phlebotomist"An intense shard of trauma, poised to cut you. Hightower is a master at extracting the heart of a haunting and stuffing us into the claustrophobic hollow left behind. I will never get the s矇ance out of my head."-Hailey Piper, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Queen of Teeth and Cranberry Cove
Burn the Girls
Would you sacrifice everything to save the ones you love?Constance is a fiercely independent high school senior living in rural James City County, Virginia. After their father abandons the family, she and her sister Abigail move into their late cousin's home with their mother, Delilah. Constance quickly becomes frustrated by her new life and her mother's obsession with their family's legacy. In defiance, she aspires to make a new life for herself and leave this place forever.But when a life-altering tragedy strikes, Constance is thrust into adulthood and a fight for survival against unimaginable forces.Brutal visions haunt her.Deeply disturbing and immersive paranormal experiences challenge her perception of reality.And worse, something is taking hold of her little sister, Abigail.How far will Constance go to save her sister and restore their family's legacy?Suspenseful, heart-breaking, and wildly imaginative, Burn the Girls is the first novel in The Haunting of the Whispering House paranormal horror series from author L.C. Marino.
The Following
Harper has a gift.Since a near-death experience as a child, she has the ability to reach the other side.While this unique ability is not without its downsides, Harper uses it for good: solving crimes, helping find missing persons, and giving loved ones one last chance to say goodbye.But now something lurks on the other side of the veil. Something evil, something strong, and it's making its way through.It's waiting for Harper.Harper and her team must not only find a way to face this being but also to defeat it. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The cost of failure is far too high.The Following: Book Two continues the terrifying and often comedic escapades of Harper and her ghost hunting crew.
We Come Bearing Curses
Nestled in primeval forests and misty valleys is the isolated community of Haven Shire. This quiet town holds a terrible secret that only the brothers Thatch know- this is where the world ends.Born and raised in the shadows of Haven Shire, George and Phineas Thatch must face their past and worst fears and prevent cosmic horrors from invading our plane of reality.Along with an eclectic team of misfits, they will put their lives on the line to stop a family of murdering cultists from summoning the apocalypse. Against an army of horrors from beyond the Veil, these unlikely heroes will use every weapon at their disposal. Even those that bear the curse of their past.They just have to resolve their family trauma at the same time.
Slightly Spooky Stories V
SLIGHTLY SPOOKY STORIES VGhosts, sixth sense and things not of this world aren't always scary, though they can be. Some help or warn, frighten or comfort those who perceive them. Others are here for their own purposes, waiting for a chance to move on. We might see, hear or feel them, perhaps they'll only reach us through our subconscious.Are ghosts memories and echoes of the past, contacts from another time and place, or figments of our imagination? Whether you believe in them or not, ghosts, spirits and mysterious spooking happenings all provide stories. This collection contains 24 of them.
The Damned
"THE DAMNED" of tales by way of Algernon Blackwood, the author endeavors to amalgamate a myriad of his fictional musings right into a cohesive and handy anthology, ensuring that readers of every age can immerse themselves inside the wealthy tapestry of his creativeness. The compilation, aptly titled "THE DAMNED," offers a various array of narratives that variety from the fascinating and amazing to the subtly unsettling, skillfully drawing readers into the realms of horror and marvel. Presented at a less expensive fee, Blackwood's tales are designed to captivate audiences, with a few narratives delivering on the spot fascination, whilst others lightly insinuate themselves, progressively enveloping readers. The collection, unified in an unmarried draft, serves as a treasury of compelling thoughts, showcasing Blackwood's mastery in the horror style. This version of "THE DAMNED" features a hanging new cowl and a professionally typeset manuscript, rendering the undying testimonies each modern and without difficulty readable. With this thoughtfully crafted compilation, Algernon Blackwood's exploration of the supernatural turns into no longer handiest a literary journey but a visually attractive and on hand experience for fanatics of horror and fiction throughout generations.
Friends Like Dust
"Friends Like Dust is a paranormal page-turner that will haunt you to the last page." Pamela K. Kinney, author of Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters and the YA fantasy, Demon Memories. Even ghosts have secrets-and Vivien learns those secrets can be deadly. Vivien Brewer doesn't make friends easily. She loves to read and enjoys her own company. But when she moves to France with her military family, she meets Mignon, who soon becomes her best friend. The only problem? Mignon is a ghost who died when she was the same age Vivien is now. At first, it's wonderful having a friend, especially one who helps Vivien learn the French language. But an elderly woman warns her that Mignon has a dark secret. For the third time in her young life, Vivien finds herself befriending a ghost-but this time, the friendship may prove fatal. Can Vivien learn the secret in time to save herself and everyone else in this haunted home? Can she conquer the forces of darkness once more swirling around her and find some measure of peace for her newfound friend? And why do these spirits always speak to her? Friends Like Dust is the most spellbinding visitation yet in the sensational Army Brat Hauntings series.
The Book of Werewolves
Unmask the truth behind the legend: Embark on a captivating investigation into the history and myth of werewolves.Delve into a world where folklore and fact collide, guided by the renowned Victorian scholar Sabine Baring-Gould. This unique treatise begins with a meticulous examination of shape-shifting myths across cultures, from ancient Greece to medieval Europe. Prepare to encounter fascinating literary references and delve into the scientific theories once used to explain the phenomenon.But "The Book of Werewolves" is far from an academic tome. As you progress, prepare for a thrilling shift in tone. Baring-Gould takes you on a dark journey through "true crime" accounts of individuals accused of lycanthropic acts. From cannibalistic serial killers to those driven by macabre obsessions, these unsettling case studies, including the infamous tale of Gilles de Rais, offer a glimpse into the darker corners of human psychology.Though their connection to werewolves may seem tenuous, these accounts raise intriguing questions about our fascination with the beast within. Is lycanthropy merely a monstrous myth, or a reflection of our primal fears and desires?"The Book of Werewolves" invites you to explore this enigmatic subject from a multitude of angles. It's a captivating blend of historical analysis, chilling true crime, and folkloric wonder, guaranteed to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the legend of the werewolf.
The Ghost of Mackey House
The Mackey House is a century-old house that has been converted to a quaint bed and breakfast in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. When a struggling writer returns to Mackey House for a writing retreat, he learns that the husband of the owner of the B&B has gone missing. Inspired by the enigmatic statue on the front lawn, he begins researching the tragic and twisted history of Mackey House, and its predecessor the Mackey Hotel, for his next novel. He teams up with a local Sheriff's deputy investigating the husband's disappearance, and they uncover secrets that will put them, body and soul, in the gravest danger.
The Portrait
The Portrait is set mainly in the late summer/early autumn 1928, and opens in France where Richard Anderson, in his mid-thirties, a wealthy publisher and writer is researching for a book he is writing on his home, Shearwater Manor, a 17th century manor house in Berkshire. The house was very run down when Richard first saw it five years earlier, having been empty for almost one hundred years, since the death of Thomas Courtney, he young squire. His ill-fated life and untimely death had deterred all prospective purchasers until, that is, the arrival of the level-headed and skeptical Richard Anderson. He ordered extensive renovations to return the manor to its former glory, and has been living there for three years, alone, except for the servants, all of whom live out, apart from Maurice, the butler, who has a room at the manor. Whilst in France, Richard meets Yvette Moreau, a young French woman in her early twenties, and after a whirlwind romance the pair fall in love. Yvette has no family, so they return to Shearwater Manor, with plans to marry some weeks later, to enable Richard's closest friends, the Appleby's, to attend the wedding. On their arrival at the manor, Yvette sees a portrait hanging in the sitting room and asks Richard about it. He tells her it is the portrait of Thomas Courtney, who became squire of the estate in the 1820s after the death of his father. He relates the tale of Thomas's short and tragic life, and his eventual suicide, following the death of his wife, Catherine, in a riding accident. However, Richard could never have imagined the effect this subsequently has on Yvette. From that point she becomes obsessed with the story, having vivid dreams and imaginings, with the result that tragedy lies in wait.
72 Hours
72 Hours. Three Days.Rivers Hospital, the place that was once infamous as an asylum opens its doors to Dr Rebecca Carter, a psychologist and writer. She was given three days to gather her final research into the experimental and cruel methods used in the asylum in the 19th century. Patients whisper of people trapped in the walls, and a Shadow Man who haunts the hospital. Rebecca follows the story of a Dr Floyd, an eminent and popular doctor in the asylum, and Jenny, a patient.But the shadows are watching. She has only 72 hours left.
