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Wieland: or, The Transformation: An American Tale is a Gothic novel by Charles Brockden Brown, first published in 1798. It recounts the terrifying story of how Theodore Wieland is driven to madness and murder by a malign ventriloquist called Carwin.
The Divine Comedy meets The Dark Tower as a hellish new attraction arrives at a smalltown carnival in this tale of horror inspired by Norse & Viking folklore.Old Grim—or Grimnir—comes from a time long before even Christianity had been born. Through all these years his kin have slowly faded into memory, and even the gods which once sat with him in his halls are now lost. His last hope was to spend his remaining years creating a world all of his own. The world of Altheim. Yet there is something missing. An ancient prophecy in which blood of his own line must rule, lest Altheim descend into chaos—the ripples of which will bring about the Twilight of the Gods themselves . . . The carnival comes every year, but in 1929, it brought something new. Beatrix finds that the price of admission, having your fortune told, may be too high of a price . . .Mostra libro
William Hope Hodgson was an English author born in 1877 in Essex, England. He was a prolific writer in the early 20th century and is best known for his works in the horror and science fiction genres. One of his most famous works is the novel "The House on the Borderland," which was first published in 1908. "The House on the Borderland," tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who discovers a manuscript written by a previous occupant of a remote and decaying house on the edge of a vast and mysterious abyss. The manuscript details the strange and terrifying experiences of the previous occupant, who is drawn into a world of cosmic horror and ancient evil. The novel is a haunting and unsettling work, filled with vivid and surreal imagery. Hodgson was a master of atmosphere, and he creates a sense of creeping dread that lingers long after the last page has been turned. The house itself is a character in its own right, with its twisting corridors and strange, shifting dimensions. But "The House on the Borderland" is more than just a simple horror story. It is also a meditation on the nature of time, space, and consciousness. The protagonist grapples with questions of identity and existence as he confronts the horrors of the abyss, and the novel ends on a note of cosmic uncertainty that is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. Hodgson's influence on horror and science fiction cannot be overstated. His works have been cited as major influences by writers such as H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith, and his contributions to the genre have been recognized by the Bram Stoker Awards and the World Fantasy Awards. "The House on the Borderland" remains a classic work of horror and science fiction, and a testament to William Hope Hodgson's skill as a writer.Mostra libro
Being reborn in the 21st century, Sabina must stop the apocalypse from happening in the 29th. Sabina is a gifted 18-year-old girl living in Sydney in the year 2037. She carries a unique secret that she used to be the Chosen One, who failed to stop the apocalypse from occurring in the year 2887. As she died, she asked The True Maker to let her be reborn in 2019 and to keep her powers. After narrowly escaping being raped by the spoiled brat Joshua Harkins, Sabina has an epiphany: That it is time for her to set out on her mission to find the Primordial Zeto Crystal, also known as the Holy Grail. Her quest takes her to Jerusalem where evil men are after the Holy Grail for their own nefarious purposes. Facing the conspirators, Sabina sets out on a dangerous journey to find and purify the magical artefact and stop it from falling into the wrong hands. But stopping evil is not an easy task, and what sacrifices must Sabina make to reach her goal, and will she be able to retain her innocence throughout the ordeal?Mostra libro
Earth is being invaded by the shetani-spirit creatures so small and stealthy that only one man knows about the increasing peril. The potential savior is an African elder named Olkeloki who is capable of fighting evil both in this world and the spirit one. But to be successful he must recruit the help of two others: government agent Joshua Oak and a feisty young woman named Merry Sharrow. Only the three of them can keep the shetani from destroying reality as we know it.Mostra libro
Enjoy listening to hilarious addresses and strange horror stories.Mostra libro
Love, death, love beyond death, loving death... "Black Neurology" is a short horror story by New York Times bestselling author Richard Kadrey, one of 35 entries in the audio horror anthology Come Join Us by the Fire. Come Join Us by the Fire, edited by Theresa DeLucci, is an audio-only horror anthology of 35 short stories from Nightfire Books, a horror imprint of Tor Books. The collection showcases the breadth of talent writing in the horror genre today, with contributions from a wide range of bestselling genre luminaries including China Miéville, Chuck Wendig, Richard Kadrey, and Victor LaValle; Shirley Jackson Award winners Paul Tremblay, Priya Sharma, and Sam J. Miller; Nebula Award winners Brooke Bolander, Alyssa Wong, Kij Johnson; and many, many more.Mostra libro
