Publisher: Babelcube
In the vicinity of an almost unknown town called Luce di Speranza, within Italy, lies a beautiful hill, where a property rises and mysteries await anyone who dares to inhabit it.
In one of M.R. James’ creepiest short stories, night of terror plays out with every glimpse at a static picture and the viewer is powerless to prevent a dark figure’s progress.The Mezzotint is taken from the second volume of the Victorian Anthologies “Horror” series, featuring short stories by classic writers of the spooky, the scary and the supernatural. Guaranteed to give you the shivers, each collection includes familiar and loved creepy tales as well as those less well-known. With music by Benedict Edwards.Show book
A young leader of the zombie resistance treks across the former United States to uncover a centuries-old secret in this post-apocalyptic adventure. A year ago, the legendary Else returned to help humanity in its ongoing battle against the undead. A teenage girl set off on an epic journey from the wilds of Australia to the distant land of the old United States. Through tragedy and terror, Gin became a seasoned warrior, leading an army in the desperate war against the legions of the dead. After their victory in the ruins of old Los Angeles, Gin now leads an expedition to explore the east coast of a long dead nation. The snow-covered ruins hide many dangers, and if the last of humanity is to win the final battle against extinction, she must find the truth behind a secret 200 years in the making.Show book
This collection of 26, original, fictional ghost stories is spine-tingling wisdom. It is intended to be a captivating way to stimulate thought about important topics in organizational work. Everyone who enjoys ghost stories and has to work for a living will find compelling material in these tales. There are a great variety of stories in it—spooky, humorous, touching. The stories are about embracing the positive and finding the path to be fully alive, both individually and organizationally. This book is a form of generative storytelling. Although some are cautionary tales, each story is intended to help generate reflection on these life-giving topics. One use of this book, in addition to thought-provoking entertainment, is an alternative to business case studies.These may be useful to managers, trainers, and facilitators looking for an appropriate story to share concerning a specific need. It is the author's hope that through this book, a match will be lit in the darkness that can engulf each of us. And in that match light, we will ignite our own stories. Those stories are like a campfire, which brings clarity, warmth, vision, and hope to our lives and careers. Today, storytelling illuminates the organizational world. Corporations, non-profits, and government have gathered around the fire of story, but in limited camps. Until now, the campfires of organizational storytelling have not included ghost stories. Mr. Baitenswitch changes that. "A unique way of looking at how to keep an organization running successfully. Well-written and, often, rather spooky." The Wishing Shelf Book AwardsShow book
He brings the dead back to life. He’s America’s newest hero. He possesses the most awesome gift any man can master. He can reach beyond the grave to awaken the dearly departed. But their souls no longer inhabit their bodies. The things that now walk the earth - the things he has brought back - are carrion. Dead meat. Soulless, mindless creatures that only know he is responsible for their agony. As their bodies decay into hideous travesties of the once living, they have only one mission. To destroy their savior.Show book
Something is rotten in the state of California… The dawning civil war has ended in a truce. Scavengers and traders all over the country are settling down for the long, hard winter to come. With their new camp outside the maze of New Angeles at the coast growing every day, Bree, Nate, and the gang have their hands full—yet something is not quite right. Maybe one last run before the winter is all that’s needed to cure that itch. What could possibly go wrong?Show book
As the painting of The Temptation of Christ hangs ominously on the wall, young Samuel Morgan is plagued by its haunting presence. But it's not just the painting that's causing him anguish. Samuel's involvement in the occult with an insane witchcraft scientist, Alan Wilson, has set free a terrifying demon—Beelphegor—with devastating effect. Desperate for a solution, Samuel's mother, Marilyn Morgan, seeks help from doctors and psychiatrists. But their support is ineffective in the face of such malevolent forces. In a last-ditch effort, Marilyn turns to Reverend Stephen Mason, a priest-counsellor known for his expertise in exorcisms. But before he can begin the daunting task of driving out the demon that possesses Samuel, Reverend Mason must first overcome his own faltering faith and uncertainties about God. As the battle between good and evil rages on, the stage is set for a final showdown between the reverend and the demonic Beelphegor on holy ground—where the fate of Samuel's soul hangs in the balance.Show book
