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  At the Mountains of Madness

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  "It is absolutely necessary, for the peace and safety of mankind, that some of the dark, dead corners of the world be let alone..."
  
  A chilling blend of science-fiction and horror, At the Mountains of Madness follows a doomed scientific expedition to the desolate expanse of Antarctica that uncovers ancient, alien ruins that reveal a terrifying, ancient history of Earth, predating humanity. The novella is a prime example of Lovecraft's "cosmic horror," a genre that emphasizes humanity's insignificance in a vast, uncaring universe.
  At the Mountains of Madness explores themes of the peril of forbidden knowledge, the price of discovery and the fragility of human sanity when confronted with the unknowable; it ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas, and is a firm favourite among fans of classic horror.
  
  Though virtually unknown and financially unsuccessful during his lifetime, H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is now regarded as one of the most influential 20th-century writers of supernatural horror fiction. Widely credited with inventing the "cosmic horror" genre—fiction that explores humanity's insignificance in the face of vast, unknowable cosmic forces—he also created the "Cthulhu Mythos", a shared universe of ancient alien beings and forbidden knowledge that has influenced generations of horror and science fiction writers.

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  The Trees Grew Because I Bled...

  Eric LaRocca, Chuck Wendig

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  "The stories collected here are by turns confident, brutal, and breathtaking . . . must-read horror" —the New York Times 
   
   
   
  A beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram Stoker Awards® finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Includes an introduction from acclaimed bestselling author Chuck Wendig. 
   
   
   
  Eight stories of literary dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. In these narratives, a woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; online posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolution . . .  
   
   
   
  Originally published under the title The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales, this is a much-praised collection of deeply unsettling, painfully dark tales. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Mother of Wolves - A Dark...

  Ella Stone

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  A vampire Queen and a mad scientist set out to create an army of loyal guards, instead they unleash a primal fury unlike anything the world has ever seen. 
  Kidnapped, tortured and terrorised, Eve awaits her inevitable death with a fierce resilience. But little does she know that instead of death she will be reborn. However, she immediately finds herself and her kin in imminent danger of extinction before they even have a chance to venture into the world.  
  With the help of unlikely ally, can she save them before it is too late? 
  A standalone prequel for the Dark Creatures Saga.

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  Speak No Evil

  Scott Handcock

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  Tad Collins, a man haunted by an unhappy childhood, is rich, arrogant and so terribly lonely. Marie Olson, the tattooed lady, is haunted by a past that she has tried to escape. Naturally, they hate each other.But when a mysterious and sinister clown breaks into Collinwood to steal a book on the occult, Tad and Marie have to work together. They don't realise, though, that the clown has plans for them both…

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  Revenger

  Andrew Dennis Biersack

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  In a city suffocated by corruption, REVENGER tells the story of a nameless figure who bends shadows and punishes the unforgivable. As The Revenger dismantles a sprawling criminal empire known as The Syndicate, he uncovers a web of betrayal that reaches into his own fractured past. Blending the gritty aesthetic of noir with the visceral terror of vengeance, REVENGER explores guilt, corruption, and the thin line between hero and monster. This relentless and chilling addition to the Horror Noir genre will captivate fans of dark thrillers.

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  The Red Room

  Herbert George Wells

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  The story follows a confident young man determined to debunk the myths surrounding a reportedly haunted room in Lorraine Castle. Armed with only candles, he enters the red room, convinced that fear is purely psychological. However, as darkness encroaches and his candles begin to extinguish one by one, his skepticism wanes, giving way to an enveloping terror. Wells masterfully explores the shadows that dwell in the corners of the human mind, revealing that sometimes, the greatest fear is fear itself.

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