Publisher: Raanan Editeur
Joan Haste is an 1895 novel by English writer H. Rider Haggard. Set primarily in London, it is the story of a love affair hampered by differences in social class and ending in tragedy. |Afterter the liberal amount of "human gore" with which Mr. Haggard has bedewed the pages of most of his previous romances, 'Joan Haste' will probably strike most of his admirers as somewhat anemic...|
The top 10 short stories of all time written by Edgar Allan Poe. Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. Among those we call the dark masters, one name glimmers with a more ready menace: Edgar Allan Poe who can, in an instant, unleash and surround our fears with unspeakable torment. His words also bring careful consideration as his detective stories reveal the hidden clues. Whatever the genre Poe is almost unrivalled in both story and solution. 1 - The Top 10 - Edgar Allan Poe - An Introduction 2 - The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe 3 - The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe 4 - The Premature Burial by Edgar Allan Poe 5 - By the Facts in the Case of Monsieur Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe 6 - Hop Frog by Edgar Allan Poe 7 - The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe 8 - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe 9 - The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe 10 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe 11 - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeShow book
D.I. Graves is back on the case to face his toughest challenge yet: a case with no motive and no suspect, nothing at all that could explain why someone would kill innocent people and then take parts from the bodies. Then the next victims are discovered: another pair of bodies, new body parts taken, and again in their own home. Someone is breaking into houses across the city at night, leaving horror in their wake. It seems to Graves that this could be two serial killers, working together. But how are they choosing their victims? Is any house in London a target? Is anyone safe? To make matters worse, a journalist is threatening to cause more harm than good with her obsessive push in covering the story to further her career, and someone is targeting Graves personally, seeking revenge against him in relation to an old case. Can Graves keep himself safe long enough to stop the serial killers before they strike again?Show book
Who needs sleep? Not you! You’d rather stay up late reading these spine-chilling ghost stories!In these three tales of the paranormal, trans, lesbian, bisexual, non-binary and gay characters encounter the supernatural… with blood-curdling results! Get ready for a fright with three stories from Foxglove Lee’s Queer Ghost Stories series! If moths could kill… In our first story, The Moths, Shay knows her girlfriend Olivia won’t take it well when she finds out an old flame has died. All these years later, he still holds a sordid but special place in her heart. When Olivia pulls his moth-eaten sweater from the back of her closet, she feels the past close at hand. But closer still are the moths. They swarm and surround her, quickly taking over her bedroom… but will they take her very life?“Transgender Psychic Fights for Ghost Rights!” When a local tabloid gets its grubby paws on Whitney’s story, in Underground Spirit, she doesn’t know what to do. Is she trans? Sure, and a lawyer to boot. But is she also psychic? Not really. Except that the ghost of a girl who died in a gruesome escalator accident has been following her around town. When a handsome banker comes to the young lawyer’s rescue, can they figure out why this dead girl won’t leave Whitney alone? Or will the terror never end?In Ghost Phone, Braden has never had much in common with his stepfather, but that changes when he buys an antique telephone for Father’s Day. The old phone is haunted! Every night, it rings like clockwork. And who is on the line? A ghostly woman who says only, “Operator! Help! My son!” Can Braden and Leon figure out who this ghost woman was in life? And can they help her find peace in the great beyond?Delve into three tales of the paranormal by Foxglove Lee… if you dare!Show book
THERE ARE REASONS THE UNDEAD FEAR THE NIGHT. Bill Ryder – gamer, geek, and legendary vampire – has woman troubles. The girl he wants is deadly to him. The girl who wants him is deadly to everyone else. He’s trapped in the most lethal love triangle he can imagine and it’s only going to get worse. On the eve of war, The Icon – ancient foe of the vampire race – has arisen. Panic is about to break out within the undead ranks and Bill is caught smack dab in the middle of it. Destiny has placed them on a cataclysmic collision course, but there’s just one small catch: he’s in love with her. Now he finds himself in a race against supernatural assassins to save the person fated to destroy him. Talk about being damned if you do. Unsure of his allies and outnumbered by enemies, Bill must dig deep within himself and find the faith to succeed – because if he fails, it’ll be more than just his social life in tatters. ---------- Holier Than Thou, book four in the bestselling Tome of Bill series, is a paranormal dance with death, destiny, and trying to get a date. If you’re a fan of Shayne Silvers, Jim Butcher, Domino Finn, or Kevin Hearne, then this hilarious vampire comedy series is a must-read! Genres: Horror Comedy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure Age: 18+ Content Warning: adult language, violence, gore, sexual situations, sophomoric douchebag humor, and lots of asshole monstersShow book
Michael came to Stone Hill seeking redemption. He found a nightmare instead. When troubled teenager Michael agrees to stay with his grandparents for the summer, joy gives way to panic after he discovers the town has changed beyond recognition. A fanatical church leader named Pastor John is in control and performs bizarre miracles to a captivated congregation. His followers patrol the streets by day. Phantoms roam the woods by night. People vanish without a trace. Michael wants to go home, but now his grandfather has disappeared too. Frantic to locate his grandfather, Michael enlists a group of friends to help him – only to stumble into an ancient labyrinth of tunnels below Pastor John’s church and confront an evil that has terrorized the town for years. Inexperienced and vulnerable, they face their most disturbing fears, risking their lives for their loved ones – even as the rising crisis beneath Stone Hill threatens to destroy them. And Pastor John has no intention of letting the intruders escape.A gripping psychological horror thriller in the vein of Stephen King, Stranger Things, Dean Koontz, or H. P. Lovecraft.Show book
“Bewitching! I was so into this series that I lost track of time… Everything was perfect – emotions, heartbreak, drama and long-lost memories.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1935. Kate Durrant is helping her mother move out of the little cottage her parents used to share, until her father’s heartbreaking death. Full of guilt that she couldn’t visit her dad in his last moments, Kate now has only memories for company. Memories and… something else. Since she was a small child, Kate has been able to see and feel the history of objects she touches. She’s always kept her gift secret, not knowing fully what it is, or how far it goes. One evening, while visiting her father’s grave, Kate wanders into the shadowy woods behind the church. Following the mossy paths, she realises she’s lost her way just as she stumbles upon the wrought-iron gates of Hill House, home to the illustrious Mandeville family. Welcomed in and offered a position on the staff as a housemaid, Kate discovers that all is not right within the walls of the splendid manor house. As her gift begins to unspool the history of the Mandeville’s home, she realises that an unspeakable tragedy is fated to befall the family heir. Kate also grows increasingly close to Bertie Morrison, the Estate Manager who has known Hill House his whole life. With the family oblivious to their desperate peril, Bertie helps Kate understand her deepening connection to the Mandevilles. With Halloween approaching – when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest – a special visitor from the house’s past appears just as a shadow falls over Hill House. The clock is ticking… will Kate's unique gift, combined with the strength of a new love and a timeless love from beyond the grave, be enough to save the Mandeville legacy? What readers are saying about The Mandeville Shadow: “Absolutely loved this riveting read… This is a compelling story that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The characters all gelled perfectly, and the story racked up the tension, drawing me in and not letting me go. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So heartbreaking. A must read.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The first two books were very enjoyable, but this one was even better… a brilliant, captivating story. I really hope there's more to come.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved this story, it has the right mix of mystery and intrigue to give me a very happy reading experience.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wow! Another spellbinding story by Callie Langridge!… exceptionally written, creatively imagined and exquisitely memorable... could not put it down until I had read the last word! Amazing writing with never a lull or dull moment. A must read of 2023! I highly recommend this enchanting novel and give it 5 stars.” Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Show book
