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  The Hiding Place - The most...

  Amanda Mason

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  Some secrets can never be concealed . . .Nell Galilee, her husband and twelve year old step-daughter Maude rent a holiday cottage by the sea, needing time and space away from home after Maude became involved in some troubling events. Nell grew up in this small, wind-blown town and has mixed feelings about returning, and it isn't long before she is recognised by a neighbour, seemingly desperate to befriend her. The cottage too has been empty for some time, and from the start Nell feels uncomfortable there. Something isn't quite right about this place . . .Maude, furious about being brought here against her will and her father's attention falling so often elsewhere, soon finds herself beguiled by the house's strange atmosphere. There are peculiar marks in the roof beams above her bedroom, and in another room, a hiding place, concealing a strange, unnerving object.As the house gradually reveals its secrets, Nell becomes increasingly uneasy - and Maude spellbound. But these women - and the women that surround them - are harbouring their own secrets too, and soon events will come to a terrible head . . .A brilliant, unsettling and chilling novel of mothers and daughters, truth and deception and the lengths people will go to, to obtain power over their own lives, The Hiding Place is the second chilling novel from the acclaimed author of The Wayward Girls.'The Hiding Place has everything; chills that build, an immersive setting and a wonderful clash between the present and the past, the living and the dead. At the heart of this haunting novel are characters so real and compelling their stories continue to resonate long after reading' Jess Kidd

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  Used by the Unicorn

  Ami Wright

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  Would you make a deal to be used by a unicorn . . . and his herd? 
   
   
   
  I've got a secret and I haven't told a soul: I'm pregnant to my deadbeat ex-husband and thousands of dollars in debt. 
   
   
   
  So when the chance comes up to become an escort with Monstrous Deals, I jump at it. After all, it sounds like my dream job. I wear pretty lingerie, I flirt and serve drinks, and the perks are I can play with a whole herd of unicorns if I want to? Sign me up! 
   
   
   
  I'm in my ho era, OK. Gotta have fun while I can. 
   
   
   
  Only one of the herd won't stop watching me. Stirling is big and strong and hung like a horse! During the party he makes my pleasure the main attraction and I'm absolutely swooning. 
   
   
   
  But when he tells me I'm his bond mate and he wants me to join his herd, I run a mile. I'm not looking for anything serious. Not again. Besides, there's no way he'll stick around when he learns my secret. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Our Man Adelaide: The Vitruvian Man

  Martin Schiller

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  Book 6: The Vitruvian Man 
  The United States uses a terrible new weapon to bring Japan to its knees. Adelaide is devastated, but then, to her surprise, she is given her freedom, and a mission to travel to her shattered homeland, and there, do what she can to aid in its recovery. 
  But she has not forgotten her vow to see the men who murdered her students pay for their crimes with their lives. All the while, a shadowy group that even the Council must obey has been watching her, and her lover. What they want is as mysterious as they are...

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  Short Horror Stories: Tavern of...

  Scare Street, David Longhorn,...

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  Come in for a diabolical cocktail of thrills and chills.... 
  Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed when a couple’s dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone’s favorite pub. 
  Welcome to Hannigan’s, a cozy tavern just down the road, where the patrons have a taste for the macabre. Come for the drinks, stay for the tales of terror. 
  As you sip your cocktail, a chill runs down your spine. A shadowy figure stares at you from across the bar. The laughter around you fades to a muted whisper. The figure raises an arm and extends a bony hand to point a finger…at you! 
  Glancing down, you see ice crystals form on your skin. The frost crawls up your arm, engulfs your neck. You try to scream, but it’s too late. The sun has set, and the room goes dark. 
  Death has claimed you. And it’s last call at Hannigan's for the night.... 
  Step into the eerie world of Scare Street, where supernatural horror and suspense await you at every turn. Our collection of ghost stories, urban legends, and haunted house stories offer the perfect mix of scary and spooky tales. Whether it's a creepy campfire classic, short horror stories, or unsettling creepypasta, our tales are crafted to bring thrills and chills that will keep you hooked.

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  Patron Saint of Wrong

  William LJ Galaini

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  Desperate and despondent, Yitz struggles forward to find Adina’s heart. 
  The final pieces have been played and the architect of New Dis’s upheaval has been revealed. With Hephaestion indisposed and Boudica missing, few heroes remain to rectify the oppression promised by this new enemy. Who will face them? Who will lock horns and spar with this mighty power of industry, finance, corruption, and hubris? 
  Yitz, determined to rescue his wife Adina from her captors, finds himself in the precarious position of both leader and savior—not just for his love, but for all of New Dis. Leading a motley crew of misfits, the troubled and timid husband delves into Aztec horrors and mechanized war machines to befriend demons and forge alliances. He must not only save the future of New Dis, but hold his Adina once more. 
  EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a tale set in an industrialized Dante’s Inferno with steampunk trappings, in the third book of the “Hellbound” series of religious sci-fi/fantasy adventures.BOOKS BY WILLIAM LJ GALAINI:Trampling in the Land of Woe (Hellbound – 1)Sparks from a Cruel Grindstone (Hellbound – 2)Patron Saint of Wrong (Hellbound – 3)An End to Ice and Sorrow (Hellbound – 4)Beneath the Titan’s Stride (Hellbound – 5)

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  The Magic Shop

  H. G. Wells

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  H.G. Wells’ The Magic Shop is a captivating short story that blends wonder, illusion, and an undercurrent of unease. In this enchanting yet unsettling tale, a father and his young son visit a peculiar magic shop, where the tricks and illusions seem more real than they should be. As they explore, the father realizes that the shop’s wonders defy the laws of physics, hinting at something truly supernatural. What starts as a whimsical adventure quickly transforms into an experience filled with mystery, curiosity, and an eerie sense of unease. 
  Narrated by Brett Carter, this audiobook brings Wells’ classic tale to life, immersing listeners in the Victorian-era setting and its surreal, dreamlike atmosphere. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction and early fantasy literature, The Magic Shop is a story that leaves readers questioning the boundary between illusion and reality. 
  Originally published in 1903, this classic short story remains a fascinating exploration of childhood wonder, skepticism, and the unknown.

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