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An old man has to protect his sick wife and make ends meet during a zombie outbreak. This short story won the first place in a Greece-wide contest by i-write publications.
Historian Carrie Jo Dreams About the Past! Will the ghosts of Seven Sisters allow her to tell their secrets? Carrie Jo has a secret—she dreams about the past. The handsome and wealthy Ashland Stuart has hired her to uncover the history and the secrets of Seven Sisters, an aging antebellum mansion in sultry downtown Mobile, Alabama. A series of dreams, an untimely death and the betrayal of someone she loves lead her back in time to uncover the truth about a missing young heiress and a web of secrets. Will Carrie Jo slip into the shadows of Seven Sisters, following in the ghostly footsteps of the lost young woman, or can she solve this tragic mystery and find her own happiness?Mostra libro
A man returns to an empty home in the country on a foggy evening, its property barren and shrouded in mystery. But he investigates nonetheless, a sense of dread burdening him until he stumbles upon an anomaly in the woods behind the house. What ensues in a horrible, bewildering experience that may be the end of him - and more. "Fractal" is a harrowing tale of suspense, psychological horror, and the macabre. It explores various themes, both corporeal and mental, while offering a deep-dive into the abysses of unspoken possibility.Mostra libro
Dare to delve into the dark corners of horror with Gruesome Tales: 22 Horror Stories, that promises to send shivers down your spine and keep the lights on all night. Compiled with the finest craftsmanship in mind, this collection brings together a brilliant mix of established masters and fresh voices in the genre, each story handpicked to guarantee an unforgettable reading experience. Diverse Settings: From the eerie silence of moving house to the bustling streets that hide sinister secrets, each tale transports you to a uniquely terrifying locale. Explore an array of horror motifs - ghostly hauntings, monstrous insects, creatures, twisted human minds, and unspeakable cults. Every story is a deep dive into the fears we dare not face. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Gruesome Tales throws you into a maelstrom of unexpected turns that will leave you questioning what is real. More than just the shock and gore, these stories explore the dark psychological undercurrents of fear, guilt, and madness.Mostra libro
Midlife dating is all fun and games until someone falls into the flambé and catches on fire . . . and your best friend's ex-husband is accused of murder. When my BFF Gilly Martin requests my help in narrowing down her dance card from two great guys to one, I reluctantly agree to employ my psychic nose for the good of my bestie's future. But who knew dating could be deadly? After Gilly's ex-husband is arrested for murder, I am more than okay with my Detective Hottie boyfriend locking the meathead up and throwing away the key. However, being a jerk doesn't make someone a killer, and the case smells fishy from the get-go. So, I'm putting my personal feelings aside and using my smell-o-vision to investigate.Mostra libro
The Ladies' Society for the Dead meets once a year. This year, there are eleven ghostly attendees who must work together to pierce the veil between the living and the dead. Each woman has an important message to share if her ghost is ever to find peace. This year, Maude will do everything she can to complete her séance and tell the world who the real axe murderer was on the night of her grisly demise.Mostra libro
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen welcome to our show," said a voice that came from the stage of a small theatre. "He's throwing his voice or using a microphone," muttered a bearded man with an Italian accent. On the stage appeared the owner of the voice. "He is using a trap door," the Italian muttered. "I am Blake Fire," said the clean shaven Australian magician. Another magician appeared on stage in flames he looked like a cross between a vampire and a magician. "Trap door and pyrotechnics," said the Italian. "And I am Max Starfire," said the vampire. "My assistant!" said the first magician. The second sneered and snapped "I'm your partner, Granddad!" Max was the husband of Blake's grandaughter he was older than he looked. "Max!" snapped back Blake as he beckoned Max to come over to him. Blake removed his own top hat in a flourish. Max pulled a rabbit out of the hat then opened the rabbit's mouth. Blake's eyes widened in horror and he screamed "No! Max pulled a hat out of the rabbit's mouth it killed the rabbit. Blake who was covered in rabbit blood screamed "Not again! Bring down the curtains. The show's over! "How did they do that?" the Italian asked..Mostra libro
