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Ever thought what would happen if the things you interact with in your everyday life posed as a source of terror?The water you look at every day, or the Uber ride you take to your favorite coffee shop or the elevator you take to your office ....what if they begin to haunt your lives?13 Haunting Stories presents 13 short tales portraying the simple parts of life as an inspiration for horror and paranormal experiences.This book will make you question with fear, even the things that have always seemed normal and reassuring.Dive into a journey of the scariest, horrifying episodes of terror and revisit your own life in a way you may have never imagined!Because the greatest horror lives within you!

A queer paranormal horror novel in the style of showrunner Mike Flannagan, showing the complex real-life terror inherent in grief and mental illness<BR> <BR>After the tragic death of their father and surviving a life-threatening eating disorder, 18-year-old Ellis moves with their mother to the small town of Black Stone, seeking a simpler life and some space to recover. But Black Stone feels off; it’s a disquieting place surrounded by towns with some of the highest death rates in the country. It doesn’t help that everyone says Ellis’s new house is haunted — everyone including Quinn, a local girl who has quickly captured Ellis's attention. And Ellis has started to believe what people are saying: they see pulsing veins in their bedroom walls and specters in dark corners of the cellar. Together, Ellis and Quinn dig deep into Black Stone’s past and soon discover that their town, and Ellis’s house in particular, is the battleground in a decades-long spectral war, one that will claim their family — and the town — if it’s allowed to continue.<BR> <BR>Withered is queer psychological horror, a compelling tale of heartache, loss, and revenge that tackles important issues of mental health in the way that only horror can: by delving deep into them, cracking them open, and exposing their gruesome entrails.

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It turns that even a witch can't run from her past forever.A lesson I learned the hard way.But now I'm back home, and things are going well. Or they were for about five minutes.With the town-saving fall festival days away, the inn's renovation have fallen apart, running me ragged and right into a crime scene. A suspicious death has sent gossip flying faster than you can say bibidi babidi boo, threatening to put Silverlake on the map for all the wrong reasons .It'll take all witches on deck to solve this crime and save Silverlake before it's too late.

These stories will grab your attention until the end of each tale. The characters may be different, but at some point, their lives cross into a parallel world. The twists and turns of fate guide the reader into a world of ghosts and goblins, where murderers lie in wait for the unsuspecting. You'll never know what's to come, and that's just how the author likes it. There's coach trippers, who die one by one - by why and by whose hand? A killer strikes at a Harry Potter exhibition in Oxford: Druids challenge Druids, and the Green Man himself appears in their midst: a group of friends die in horrific circumstances, and a toy figure is always found lying by the victim - perhaps the names Scarlet, Mustard, Plum seem familiar: a ventriloquist's dummy is not at all what he seems and a dead and buried girl just won't die, until she catches her murderer. Of course, there's normal people too, who bring humour and pathos into the tales - well, there'd have to be, wouldn't there, or you'd never believe what you're reading or hearing! It's all part of the magic of mystery - and you're the magician, who gets to unlocks it.

Biting wit and lush descriptions combine in this striking new edition of Oscar Wilde's short story collection, which contains Wilde's most famous story, "The Canterville Ghost." Originally published in 1887 in the British literary magazine, The Court and Society Review. "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime: A Study of Duty" headlines this anthology, first published in 1891. In addition to the title work, Wilde added "The Canterville Ghost," "The Model Millionaire," and "The Sphinx Without a Secret." Editions dated after 1900 (including this one) also contain "The Portrait of Mr. W. H."In the 132 years since the publication of this collection, numerous actors, writers, and even musicians wrote adaptations of "The Canterville Ghost," the most popular of the stories in this volume. But those adaptations also made significant changes in the plot.Now with a foreword by Hugo-award nominee Paul Di Filippo, go back to the original. Read "The Canterville Ghost," and the other stories as Oscar Wilde wrote them.

'A glorious story that celebrates the power of love' - Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' - Bestselling author LIZ FENWICKWill one week in Greece change their lives for ever?Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece - but she is also running from the secrets of her past.Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules - despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.Readers love The House in the Olive Grove:'Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love.' - Adriana Trigiani'Light your favourite candle, pour yourself a glass of ouzo, play Leonard Cohen's 'Bird on a Wire,' and let author Emma Cowell transport you to Petalidi, Greece.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.' - Liz Fenwick'A homage to Greek cooking, bee keeping and to the closeness of small communities ... The book has an exceptionally strong emotional pulse.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?' - Nadia Marks'This book is food for the soul.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.' - Kate Frost'I loved how beautifully Greece and the food were described - it makes you wish you were there yourself.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell's exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.' - Jennie Keer'Eloquent prose brings to life the feel of the breeze off the ocean, the enticing aroma drifting from Maria's kitchen and the sweetness of the bees' honey.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.' - Tessa Harris'Cowell has written a lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿'The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!' - My Weekly'A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.' - Best

A haunted mansion. An evil doppelganger. A dangerous love triangle. A dark destiny that won't be denied... Soon after the unexpected death of her husband, Lilian is offered a dream job restoring a neglected Victorian mansion, and something stirs awake inside her. The Becker Estate has a tragic history and cries out for a new life, a second chance-much like Lilian herself. Enlisting the help of her late husband's best friend, Sam, Lilian tackles the daunting job. But when disturbing, inexplicable things start plaguing Lilian and her crew, she wonders if she chose the house, or if the house chose her. She struggles through each day and each mounting issue-not to mention her complicated feelings for Sam and growing attraction to Eric, the client who bears a striking resemblance to her deceased husband-knowing her dream project could set her up for life, if it doesn't unravel into a nightmare. Survival means confronting the ghosts in the house as well as the ghosts of her own past-and ultimately facing redemption before the Lake of Fire. Losing her husband seemed like the worst thing she could endure, but Lilian will soon discover there are fates far worse than death.

Can the haloxias survive in a brand-new world?When they arrive at their destination, they must start from square one. Everything is new to them: even the basic tenets of survival feel out of reach. Their number one goal is to stay alive. The longer they spend on earth, the more in tune they become with the humans that inhabit it. There is evil all around, but there is also good. While some creatures want only to abuse others, other creatures seek out and consume these evil people to rid the world of their energy.In this ongoing battle between good and evil, will the haloxias be able to find their place? More than that-will they live to see the outcome?

Can the haloxias survive in a brand-new world?When they arrive at their destination, they must start from square one. Everything is new to them: even the basic tenets of survival feel out of reach. Their number one goal is to stay alive. The longer they spend on earth, the more in tune they become with the humans that inhabit it. There is evil all around, but there is also good. While some creatures want only to abuse others, other creatures seek out and consume these evil people to rid the world of their energy.In this ongoing battle between good and evil, will the haloxias be able to find their place? More than that-will they live to see the outcome?

Startling and provocative new horror fiction from: <BR>Rory SayE.M. LindenAlexander GlassBarbara A. BarnettSteve Rasnic TemNeil WilliamsonTim CookeNelly Geraldine García-RosasAlexander JamesEsmée de HeerStephanie FeldmanEliane BoeySpencer Harrington.<BR>Plus opinion, reviews, illustrations, and commentary.<BR>"Excellent!"<BR>-Ellen Datlow, The Best Horror of the Year

A woman is haunted—both literally and figuratively—by ghosts of the past in this second novel of the Royal Street series by New York Times bestselling author Karen White.<BR><BR>Nola Trenholm may not be psychic herself, but she’s spent enough time around people who are to know when ghosts are present, and there are definitely a few lingering spirits in her recently purchased Creole cottage in New Orleans. Something, or someone, is keeping them tethered to this world. And not all of them are benign. <BR><BR>But with the sudden return of Sunny Ryan, Beau Ryan’s long-lost sister, Nola has plenty to distract her from her ghostly housemates. Especially when the tempting—yet firmly unavailable—Beau, wanting to mete out justice to those he blames for Sunny’s kidnapping, asks Nola for a favor that threatens to derail her hard-won recovery and send her hurtling backward. He asks her to welcome Michael Hebert back into her life, even though Michael is the reason for Nola’s bruised heart. Beau is convinced that Michael’s powerful family was behind Sunny’s disappearance and that Michael is the key to getting information the police won’t be able to ignore—if Nola is willing to risk everything for which she’s worked so hard. <BR><BR>Torn between helping Beau and protecting herself, Nola doesn’t realize until it’s almost too late why the ghosts are haunting her house—a startling revelation that will throw her and Beau together to fight a common enemy. Assuming Nola can get Beau to listen to what the spirits are trying to tell him, because ignoring them could prove to be a fatal mistake...

Ghosts are real and there is an underfunded government agency that help the recently deceased transition into the afterlife. Spiritual energy is running wild in the rural Midwest and when a remote NRDS office settles in, nothing goes according to plan. Follow this cast of NRDS as they work through spirit cases, struggle with small town politics, and try to dig themselves out of tons and tons of paperwork. Because what is a government agency without an insurmountable amount of red tape?

Welcome to an original and captivating version of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, "A Christmas Carol."This edition, enriched with 120 cream-colored pages, with an elegant cover, offers a unique experience that transcends mere reading.Attention is captured from the first lines as readers immerse themselves in a fascinating narrative guided by Dickens' masterful pen.The compelling plot follows Ebenezer Scrooge, the old miser, on a transformative journey through the past, present, and future, illuminated by the spirits of Christmas.The desire to uncover the secrets of Scrooge's heart and embrace themes of redemption and generosity permeates every page.The 120 cream-colored pages not only add a distinctive visual touch but also provide a tactile dimension that enhances the reading experience.Within this masterpiece, literature enthusiasts will find additional delights: 13 unpublished illustrations, created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.These digital artworks, produced with A.I., seamlessly integrate into the plot, adding a layer of visual magic to Dickens' tale.This book represents a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity, where the magic of Dickens' prose harmoniously blends with the innovation of illustrations created with artificial intelligence.We invite readers to immerse themselves in the Christmas atmosphere of London, to traverse the cold and illuminated streets alongside Scrooge, and to be enchanted by the beauty and depth of the illustrations.Embark on this extraordinary journey where nostalgia meets contemporaneity and art merges with technology."A Christmas Carol," in this unique presentation, reveals itself as a timeless classic, ready to transport readers to a world of emotions and reflections during the holiday season.

"My village-tucked as it is in a crease between the imposing tree-furred mountains that separate our country from the neighbor with whom we share the longest border-is one of the remotest in the land."Explore the dark and lonely corners of Jeffrey Thomas's imagination in his latest bizarre and disturbing short story collection. A mourning ghost who cannot find peace in death haunts her village, a monk discovers an unorthodox way to transcend, and Cholukan (The Holy Monkey) contends with demons. Illustrated by Mike Dubisch, the master of the macabre.

Magical things can happen to us as children. Are we in tune at an early age, to a spirit world? Can the two worlds unite for a brief moment in time? What if a member of your family, you never knew about, returns with a message?This story has such a message and woe betide us if we ever forget. We can't forget. Lest we forget.

Examining the past is one thing, but what happens when the past examines us?As writer Caroline Crane confronts her past amidst the mountains of boxes in her attic, the ghosts of her parents and first husband appear. They had died in a car accident nearly twenty years earlier when her two children were small. Caroline has many things she wants to tell the ghosts, but they have come with strong opinions and stunning revelations. And it is Thanksgiving, which Caroline and her second husband are hosting. Soon the guests will arrive: her children, other family, and friends. What happens next is extraordinary.This tragic-comic novel explores the unreliability of memory, a reimagining of the afterlife, and how love that endures can help us move on.

Robin loves his job. Living at The Majestic Cinema, his uncle's movie theatre in the heart of Launceston, means endless free movies and a lifelong career.But the Majestic has a secret, sordid past that refuses to be forgotten. On one terrifying night, Robin and his friends discover a debt must be paid - a reprisal of blood, fire and death.A night at the movies - who will survive?

L'Opéra est hanté. On ne peut pas expliquer autrement les événements étranges qui s'y produisent : la chute d'un lustre, le personnage au visage inhumain que des machinistes ont aperçu dans les coulisses, la voix que la jeune chanteuse Christine Daaé entend dans sa loge. D'ailleurs, un billet signé ' Le Fantôme de l'Opéra ' a exigé du directeur la réservation permanente d'une loge, et une pension mensuelle. Cette présence mystérieuse terrorise tout le personnel. Un jour Christine Daaé disparaît des coulisses. Son amoureux, Raoul de Chagny, devra échapper à bien des pièges terrifiants pour la tirer des griffes du "Fantôme".