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The Haunting of Rye Manor is about many families who became residents but couldn't withstand the many obstacles that came with living at the manor. A never-ending story of a manor that constantly keeps residents coming, Get ready, this is a very long story, never-ending. A new book series will be released monthly.
There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes. Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. From their pens to your your ears. 01 - 3 Stories - Supernatural Set in India 02 - The Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling 03 - A Witch's Den by Helena Blavatsky 04 - To Let by B M CrokerMostra libro
After the loss of a child along with a slew of agonizing misfortunes, Nick and Jess decide to end their lives. Unable to cope with the misery that fills their days, they commit one last act together and die in loving relief. But when Nick wakes up, he soon realizes that death isn't the gentle darkness he expected. Panicked and horrified, he struggles to understand the twisted abominations and hellish world he's now trapped in. Driven by desperation and a sudden will to survive, he sets out to find Jess and is unable to cope with the thought of her having to suffer through the terrors this new reality holds. But nothing could prepare him for the nightmares he found...nothing could prepare him for the Black Farm.Mostra libro
In the icy desolation of the Arctic, an ambitious explorer encounters Victor Frankenstein—a man haunted by his own creation and the devastating consequences of unbridled ambition. Victor’s tale unfolds: a brilliant scientist driven by a thirst for knowledge, he defies the natural order and succeeds in animating lifeless matter. Yet, his triumph turns to terror as he confronts the grotesque and tragic being he has brought to life. Cast out and abandoned, the creature embarks on a harrowing quest for understanding, vengeance, and acceptance in a world that shuns him. Frankenstein is a masterful exploration of ambition, responsibility, and the ethical boundaries of scientific discovery. Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel weaves gothic horror with profound philosophical questions, creating a timeless story that still resonates today. A gripping tale of creation and destruction, Frankenstein challenges readers to confront the very essence of humanity and the consequences of playing God.Mostra libro
Some boys are born to inherit pain. Others become it. In the mist choked hollows of 1930s Appalachia, fourteen year old Henry has learned to live by silence. Raised by a violent uncle and haunted by a mother he never knew, Henry moves through the world with quiet fury until one tragic friendship shatters what little innocence he had left. As the cruelty of the town closes in, and secrets long buried rise to the surface, Henry builds a hidden refuge deep in the woods. But the past isn’t done with him yet. And when the truth finally comes to light, it will burn through everything in its path. Told with lyrical grit and unflinching heart, Henry: Memoirs of a Killer is a Southern Gothic coming of age story about survival, justice, and what it means to reclaim your voice even if it means losing everything else.Mostra libro
In this evocative and stunning debut, secrets in the very bones of Harthwait House are disturbed when a new tenant moves in, for fans of Ashley Poston and A House with Good Bones.Be wary the beds and the space beneath, the cracks in the floors and the furnace teeth. Keep your eyes from the shadows and tongue so still. Because once Harthwait grows dark, the monsters become real.Landry is ready to clean house—not just Harthwait, but the traumatic memories and family entanglements that haunt her. Left reeling from her aunt’s sudden death, Landry knows she has to restore the old house and sell it for much needed cash. Preferably, before autumn arrives. But as renovations begin on Harthwait, she notices some peculiarities: motion sensors activate when no one is home, doors slam shut, and every night, at a quarter after midnight, the disembodied crying begins. Then, when she uncovers a hidden door during the renovations, she dares to open it.Behind the door is a world of nightmares, some of which are hers, while others belong to a monster—who is trapped inside and desperate to get out. Both haunted by their pasts, Landry makes a deal with the monster, but as they develop feelings for each other, she realizes that the thing that looks like a beast may not be the most beastly thing after all.This rich and spellbinding tale explores the idea of what we call home and who we call family.Mostra libro
Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing. THE DREAMING: Dusk is some way off and I stand at the bar, waiting to be served. I've been here often on my way home from work-It's half-empty on early summer evenings, and the staff are efficient and not averse to passing the time in conversation.Mostra libro
