Editora: Bu Classics Books
A London merchant becomes obsessed with a specific Scottish costume, leading him to a remote seaside village. There, he encounters a terrifying reflection of himself amidst the treacherous shifting sands. A disturbing story of vanity and madness where identity dissolves into the deadly landscape.
When she’s accused of witchcraft, Fortune must flee her village to spare her neck, marrying a man she barely knows. But is the man who promises to be her saviour all he seems? Fortune Blyth suffered the loss of a secret child when she was sixteen and vowed never to let another man touch her. Ten years later she is content with her beloved birds. But when witch hunters come to town it isn’t long before fingers are pointed at the spinster and she is forced to choose; stay and hang, or marry a man who can offer her safety far from home. She chooses marriage. Her husband’s island home is not the safe haven she expected, with a surly housekeeper and an eccentric mother-in-law to contend with. And there is something else; secrets hiding in the walls, demons creeping in her nightmares. Something sinister in the concealed tunnels below the house. It turns out she is not his first bride... Perhaps she would have been better off hanging after all.Ver livro
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. Holly follows a relentless investigator drawn back to Castle Rock when a string of seniors vanishes from a local veterans’ home. Armed with data-driven insights and fierce empathy, she uncovers hidden tunnels, decodes staff schedules, and forges unlikely alliances to outmaneuver fear itself. As storm-soaked nights give way to transparent protocols and community-led safeguards, Holly turns every clue into the catalyst for lasting reform. This gripping, atmospheric audiobook blends thrilling mystery with actionable leadership lessons—showing listeners how to combine analytical rigor, human-centered collaboration, and adaptive strategy to transform even the darkest challenges into breakthroughs.Ver livro
Eleanor James has always lived a life defined by logic and the fast-paced hum of the city. That changes when a cream-colored vellum letter arrives, informing her of an inheritance from a relative she never knew existed: Blackwood Manor. Deep in the fog-shrouded forests of Silent Creek, the crumbling estate stands as a grim monument to a family legacy built on shadows. But Blackwood is more than just stone and ivy. Beneath its floorboards lies the Somnus Archive—a hidden, subterranean labyrinth of thousands of glass jars. These vessels do not hold relics; they contain the literal whispers, unfulfilled dreams, and final breaths of the town’s ancestors. Thrust into the role of the "Archivist of Echoes," Eleanor must navigate a world where silence is never truly empty. She must protect these fragile souls from the "Chorus Conductor," a malevolent entity seeking to weaponize the town's collective trauma. In this haunting Gothic mystery, Eleanor will discover that some secrets are buried for a reason, and some voices refuse to be silenced. A visceral exploration of grief, legacy, and the enduring power of the human voice.Ver livro
The year is 1492, and Cristopher Columbus has just sailed the Ocean Blue. But in the tiny, primitive town of Kessel, Germany, the weakling,club-footed Adolphus von Kessel finally finds the strength to leave his hometown after he is invited to work for the remarkable Doktor Lommel, a well-known physician who works in the large, prosperous town of Wiesbaden. Leaving behind his rural life, Adolphus becomes a Barber-Surgeon apprentice with Dr. Lommel, and marries Sofia, a pretty and well-adjusted girl who even has a daughter, Hilde. Dr. Lommel, however, has a dark secret: secretly, he has been working on summoning demons with the use of arcane lore, The Doctor summoned the demon Belial, who now demands a sacrifice in order to return to the abyss. Lommel asks for help from Adolphus, and after careful study, Adolphus creates the Game of Kess to defeat the demon, knowing that the demonic cannot refuse a challenge to any kind of board game, especially one with the qualities of the Game of Kess. Belial is defeated, but more demons come to challenge all those who dare to open the game of Kess, as soon Adolphus's daughter Hilde finds out when she is challenged by the demon Asmodeus after her husband Joseph creates a replica of the original game created by her father Other demons and other challenges will have to be met by all those foolish enough to try and play the Game of Kess. Are you ready to challenge the demonic forces of the abyss? Read the THE GAME OF KESS ORIGIN STORY by Robin Kaczmarczyk, you will never see Board Games the same way again.Ver livro
Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Text by Mary Shelley is a timeless gothic novel that explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas of scientific advancement. First published in 1818, this groundbreaking work tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but reckless scientist who creates a sentient creature in his quest to conquer death. However, his experiment spirals into tragedy as the creature, abandoned and misunderstood, seeks both revenge and companionship. Shelley's novel delves into themes of isolation, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god, making it a cornerstone of both horror and science fiction literature. This edition preserves the original text, offering readers an unfiltered experience of Shelley’s haunting masterpiece.Ver livro
Sometimes, when you hear that a place has been “abandoned,” it is important to ask, “abandoned by whom?” Of course, “abandoned” is already a very loaded word to use. It suggests a place that isn't just empty, desolate or lonely, but a place that for some reason has deliberately been made that way. A place intentionally cut off, knowingly and purposely shunned in an attempt to erase that place from memory.It is important then, to ask not only ‘who’ abandoned such a place, but also ‘why?’Particularly because the word ‘abandoned’ often means more than its few syllables convey. Often it is used as a shield. A way to not tell a story. Either because it is an embarrassing topic or because it is a memory that a person or people have chosen to put behind them...Ver livro
