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  The Broken Places - A Novel

  Blaine Daigle

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  When Ryne Burdette inherits his family's old hunting cabin deep in the Yukon wilderness, he wants to say no. Nothing much is left in that place except for unpleasant memories and the smoke of old burns. But after a tragic year, he sees a weekend trip to the cabin with his best friends as a way to recuperate and begin again. But there is something strange about these woods. As a winter storm moves in, the animals begin acting strangely, and the natural laws of the wilderness seem to fall apart. Then, the soft voices start whispering through the trees. Something is watching them. As the storm gets worse and the woods get darker, the three friends must dive into the darkest waters of the Burdette family lineage. Because the horrible truth is deep, resting in the shadowed places no one wants to look. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Curses! Framed Again

  Rachel Lawson

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  Dr Death the coroner stood in the morgue autopsying a victim attributed to his son the Necromancer. Then out of thin air appeared a grim reaper. 
   "I see dead people," it said the doctor jumped startled by the sudden appearance of the reaper. 
   "Ha! Ha! Very funny, boy," said the doctor humourlessly, "This is a friend of yours I hear say hello to him." 
   "I've never met him in life," The reaper the Necromancer said. 
   "Are you serious?" asked Dr Death grimly. 
   "Yes who is he?" replied the Necromancer, "It's starting to look like anyone can kill someone and frame me for it."  
   "That means there is another killer out there it is serious," the coroner grumbled. 
   "The people in blue won't believe you when you tell them it is another killer," said the Necromancer. 
   "Looks like we will have to catch them ourselves, boy," said Dr Death to his son.

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  The Willows

  Algernon Blackwood

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  First published in 1907, Algernon Blackwood’s The Willows is widely regarded as one of the greatest supernatural tales ever written—a masterpiece of cosmic dread and quiet terror. Two friends, journeying by canoe along the remote Danube River, find themselves marooned on a small, shifting island where the wind whispers through the willows with a voice not of this world. As the river swells and the landscape seems to breathe, they come to suspect that the wilderness itself is alive—and aware of them.

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  The House of the Seven Gables

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Embark on a captivating journey to "The House of the Seven Gables" with Nathaniel Hawthorne. This Gothic novel transports listeners to a haunting world of family secrets, ancestral curses, and the enduring power of redemption. As the story unfolds within the walls of the enigmatic Pyncheon mansion, Hawthorne's masterful storytelling paints a vivid picture of the human condition, exploring themes of guilt, fate, and the interplay between past and present. Delve into this timeless tale of mystery and discover the allure of Hawthorne's richly woven narrative.

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  House Party (Unabridged)

  Rosalie Parker

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  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.
  HOUSE PARTY: Jamie looked out at the rain, which was falling steadily. The roses hung bedraggled heads and the silent birds, sheltering in the spinney, saved their songs for the re-emergence of the sun. His afternoon walk might have to be postponed, he thought, remembering that he had not brought a raincoat with him, although he was sure he could borrow one.

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  The Invisible Man - A Tale of...

  H. G. Wells

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  "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a mysterious and disfigured stranger who arrives in the quiet village of Iping, leading to a series of unsettling and bewildering events that disrupt the lives of the locals.  
  The central character, the Invisible Man, struggles with the consequences of his unique condition, which brings both power and alienation. At the beginning of the novel, we meet the stranger as he arrives at the "Coach and Horses" inn on a cold winter day. Wrapped in layers of clothing to conceal his appearance, he exhibits peculiar behaviors that alarm the innkeeper and other residents. His bandaged head and weariness suggest that he has endured some trauma, fostering intrigue and suspicion among the townsfolk.  
  As the narrative unfolds, a sense of isolation surrounds his character, hinting at deeper themes of identity, societal acceptance, and the moral implications of scientific experimentation. The opening chapters build a mystery around his true nature and set the stage for a blend of horror and thought-provoking commentary on humanity.

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