Editora: Bu Classics Books
A chilling collection of supernatural tales that explores the shadows of the human psyche, where ghosts, obsessions, and the uncanny blur the line between reality and nightmare.
Edward Prendick thinks he's been saved when he is found adrift after shipwreck. But he soon finds himself exposed to fresh horrors as his journey takes him to the Island of Dr Moreau! Shunned by society, Moreau and his assistant Montgomery perform acts of cruel surgery on animals and populate the island with the misbegotten results. Will Predick survive his time on the island? Will he return to civilised society with his sanity intact? Written by HG Wells in 1896, the title earned widespread outrage and condemnation by critics and the media... and as a natural result is by far his best selling book to date. Narrated by Michael WardVer livro
A symbol. A warning. A descent into something far more unsettling than imagination. In The Yellow Sign, from The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, a quiet life begins to unravel under the influence of a mysterious and forbidden symbol. What starts as curiosity soon becomes dread, as reality itself begins to shift. Strange encounters, haunting dreams, and a creeping sense of inevitability pull the listener deeper into a story where something unseen—and perhaps unknowable—draws ever closer. Beautifully narrated by Phil Thames, this chilling work of early weird fiction blends psychological tension with cosmic unease, laying the groundwork for generations of horror to come. Perfect for fans of classic horror, gothic literature, and atmospheric storytelling, The Yellow Sign is a haunting journey into the unknown—where some knowledge comes at a terrible cost.Ver livro
Experience hypnotic true ghost stories and eerie internet lore designed to lull you into an unnerving sleep. Embrace the quiet terror of the mundane with narratives calibrated for late-night listening and battling insomnia. This collection reframes unexplainable moments into a soothing rhythm, capturing the hushed tone of digital confessionals where isolation meets the supernatural. Instead of relying on jump scares, the storytelling leans into a drowsy, atmospheric fear perfect for bedtime. The tension builds and eases gently, creating a pulse that mirrors the natural drift of falling asleep while exploring the uncanny. Inside this collection of real-life accounts: Glitch-in-the-Matrix Encounters: Time slips and doppelgangers that challenge reality. Digital Hauntings: The strange comfort of shared online mysteries and haunted technology. Domestic Unease: Subtle disturbances and odd coincidences within the safety of your own home. Join a collective landscape of anonymous voices whispering from the dark. These accounts offer a reflective sense of companionship, leaving you unsettled yet oddly calmed as you drift into the shadows.Ver livro
A grieving architect inherits a secluded lake house from a grandfather he never knew, a final, cryptic gift promising a fresh start. He arrives with his young daughter, seeking solace in the remote beauty of Whisper Lake, only to find the property meticulously maintained yet utterly abandoned, its lights flickering to life each night as if expecting its old occupants. His attempt to uncover his family's hidden history unearths a town's collective amnesia and a local legend of a drowned girl whose reflection is said to appear in the lake at dusk. As his daughter begins speaking to an imaginary friend who knows too much, and disturbing evidence surfaces in the woods, he realizes his inheritance is not a sanctuary but a carefully laid trap, one that connects his own past to a decades-old crime everyone wants to forget. To protect his daughter, he must unravel the truth of what really happened at Whisper Lake, confronting the possibility that the most terrifying hauntings are not of places, but of bloodlines, and that some family secrets are kept in the dark for a reason.Ver livro
Frederick George Loring was born in 1869. He was an English naval officer and writer, and an early expert in wireless telegraphy. As a writer his talents extended to both poetry and the short story; ‘The Tomb of Sarah’ being a classic of the genre. He died in 1951Ver livro
For lovers of Gaiman and Pratchett's GOOD OMENS, SHAUN OF THE DEAD and THE WORLD'S END comes the exciting sequel to THE BOOK AND THE BLADE. Arthur Crazy was drunk and seeing ghosts. Now he's just drunk. The dead are silent, and Arthur is worried he might be living up to the family name. But after going back to where the Crazy people live and spending months sleeping off hangovers in his childhood bed, it's finally time to return to the land of the living. Unfortunately, the dead are not done with Arthur. The hounds are stirring. The guardians are moving. The Shadowmen are watching. And the sword in Arthur's possession is calling them all. They're on their way, but you know what Britain is like—public transport is a joke. Especially at Christmas, it could take some time. Some people have skeletons in their closet. Arthur has ghosts in his dreams and a sword under his bed… and everyone wants it! The dead, the living, and those dancing on the edge. Evil stirs in Yorkshire. Britain needs a hero. Arthur needs a coffee. On the moors, the devil rises. The Arthur Crazy Series is best enjoyed in this order: Book 1: The Book and the Blade Book 2: The Sword and the HoundsVer livro
