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  Devils and the Dead

  Debra Dunbar

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  The new werewolf compound is haunted, and Babylon, the only Perkins sister with necromancer skills, is just the right witch for the job. Except this ghost is under a curse and breaking it means a one-way ticket to the world of the elves. There is a way Babylon will be able to break the curse and return to Accident, but it involves tying herself to the architect of hell, a demon that Babylon is already falling for. 
  It seems like a win/win situation, but the youngest witch of the Perkins clan has a secret. 
  A secret that might land her in an infernal prison. 
  A secret that might ruin her chances for a happily ever after.

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  Campfire Stories to Tell in the...

  Jay Nero

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  What brought you here? A spark of curiosity? A whisper? Or something you can’t quite name? 
  And what if it wasn’t by chance—that detail that made you stop? 
  Some stories aren’t meant to be stumbled upon. They find you. They wait for you. 
  They take you where you didn’t want to go… but where you needed to be. 
  Campfire Stories to Tell in the Dark is a whispered invitation to step into the cracks, where appearances crumble, and normality quietly breaks, making room for the unexpected. 
  It’s a slow, silent descent into the shadowy corners of psychological horror, where fear doesn’t scream, but slips in. 
  Where every story starts with something familiar… then twists, silently shedding its skin before your eyes. 
  And just when you think you’ve figured it out… 
  The ending will take you by surprise. 
  What you’ll find inside: 
  🕯️ 7 original tales filled with unease, mystery, and mounting tension 
  🕯️ Final twists that turn everything you thought you knew upside down 
  🕯️ Short but intense stories, crafted to be read in low light 
  🕯️ A perfect balance of atmosphere and shock 
  🕯️ Subtle storytelling, where the real threat often hides in plain sight 
  🕯️ Themes like trauma, isolation, guilt, the inescapable—and unspeakable secrets 
  Turn off the noise. Keep just a little light with you. 
  The stories you’re about to listen demand it. 
  Let Stories to Tell in the Dark call you in. Let the journey begin. 
  But don’t look back… if you hear something moving behind you.

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  Finger! Finger!

  Margaret Ronan

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  Finger! Finger! is a creepy story by Margaret Ronan about a teenage girl who starts work as a maid in the house of a strange old woman.Carola has been hired to work as a servant for Miss Amanda, a bed-bound heavy woman. She's quite nervous and the cook coaches her on how to care for Miss Amanda. When Carola first meets Miss Amanda, she's a bit shocked by her appearance.

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  Poles Apart - An uplifting...

  Anna Burns, Jacqui Burns

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  Four women, one sleepy village ... It's time to give life a whirl.
  
  The Welsh village of Morlan is a beautiful place to live, but four of its female residents are searching for more. Gwen appears to have it all but her marriage is on the rocks. Meg struggles with her health and her love life has barely got a pulse. Recently widowed Ivy wonders whether she can revamp more than just her home. Summer dearly loves her young children but is desperate to broaden her horizons beyond her sleep-deprived fog.
  The announcement that pole dancing exercise classes are coming to the village hall brings the disparate group together and a bond is formed that will help them with the trials and tribulations that lie ahead.
  'Poles Apart is an absolute joy to read and a reminder of the value of female friendship' Helga Jensen, author of Fly me to Paris
  'This book is an absolute tonic. If you need a lift, read it!' Luisa A. Jones, author of The Broken Vow

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  At the Villa Rose

  Edward Woodley Mason

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  ""At the Villa Rose" is a captivating detective novel written by the British author A. E. W. Mason in 1910. It marks the debut of his character, Inspector Hanaud. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Aix-les-Bains, a picturesque French town.    Here's a glimpse into the intriguing plot:    The Crime: A wealthy widow named Mme Dauvray is found murdered at the Villa Rose. Her valuable jewels have vanished, and her maid, Hélène Vauquier, lies unconscious, chloroformed, and bound.  The Suspects: Suspicion falls on Mme Dauvray's young English companion, Celia Harland, who has mysteriously disappeared. Celia is in love with a fellow Englishman, Harry Wethermill, who pleads with Inspector Hanaud to prove her innocence.  Spiritualism and Deception: Mme Dauvray was fascinated by spiritualism, and Celia's role included staging séances for her. But beneath the veneer of mediumship lies trickery.  The Cunning Criminal: Enter Adèle Tacé, a seasoned criminal who arrives in Aix with the intent to steal Mme Dauvray's jewels. She goads the widow into holding a séance, where Celia is expected to perform while bound hand and foot.  The Unexpected Twist: Celia becomes a prisoner during the séance, and her life takes a dark turn. The true identity of the murderer remains shrouded in mystery.  Abduction and Pursuit: Celia is abducted and taken to Geneva, kept alive only to reveal the hidden location of the stolen jewels.  The Unraveling: As the investigation unfolds, Inspector Hanaud navigates deception, love, and betrayal to unmask the killer.  "At the Villa Rose" weaves together elements of suspense, illusion, and human frailty, making it a compelling read. The novel's success led to adaptations as a stage play and several films."

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  My Life & Loves - Volume 2 -...

  Frank Harris

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  Notorious Frank Harris in his own lifetime at the beginning of the 20th century was an editor, journalist and publisher - a well known personality both professionally and personally as his aggression and bravado made him larger than life.  However, it is undoubtedly his detailed scandalous account of his sexual exploits that remain his lasting legacy.  Leslie Grantham’s reading, admirably captures this vivid depiction of his many erotic encounters.

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