Publisher: Passerino
"Carmilla" is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and one of the early works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 26 years. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels.
Enjoy all the suspenseful, fast-paced whodunits in the award-winning, bestselling supernatural mystery series—collected for the first time in one volume. In author Rochelle Staab’s bestselling A Mind for Murder mystery series, classic Hollywood noir gets a modern, mystical twist. An L.A. psychologist who eschews all things supernatural matches wits with a handsome professor of the occult as they team up to solve Tinsel Town’s spookiest murders . . . Divorced psychologist Liz Cooper doesn’t believe in fate, but it sure seems like an otherworldly force is bent on her working with occult professor, Nick Garfield. Whether Liz is tracking a tarot card killer, investigating a neighborhood witch, or clearing her own name in an unusual murder, the strange cases keep coming. And while Liz takes a practical approach to sleuthing, Nick explores the more alternative theories. But be it with practical evidence or preternatural clues, Liz and Nick won’t quit until the cases are solved. Packed with snappy banter, sizzling chemistry, and a supporting cast of characters as unique as L.A. itself, the A Mind for Murder mysteries are a smart and sophisticated series that proves it’s far more fun when great minds don’t think alike . . . Praise for the series “Brava! Staab delivers effortless chills that eerily wash over you, leaving you shivering in wicked delight.” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer “A spellbinding blend of voodoo and tarot traditions. Who Do, Voodoo? is a superlative supernatural mystery.” —Cleo Coyle, New York Times–bestselling author “Smart, sophisticated, and utterly spellbinding.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today–bestselling author “[A] fantastic series.” —A Book ObsessionShow book
It was supposed to be a simple exorcism, a publicity stunt to firmly establish John and Theodora's thriving paranormal investigation empire in the public eye. But something went wrong, leading to an on-air massacre that unleashed a malicious host of demons and left Theodora catatonic, possessed by countless spirits. John sets out on a desperate quest to find a cure for his wife, but his obsession brings him face-to-face with an even more terrifying problem: Theodora's possession is only one piece of a deadly plot that is threatening the entire world. An ancient evil is about to make Earth its battlefield, and without John and Theodora's intervention there is no chance for salvation.Show book
"I've had it coming for years I couldn't avoid it, It was either him or me, I have been caught dead, I can't escape my fate. Where will this end?"... Dr Blake Alexander aka Mortimer is caught by the police saving his son's life his mugshot is a hit with the police He must confront his great uncle the policeman magician with the truth he is dead and has been protecting his son from the law. How will the policeman react? How can Blake ever live this down? "Blake I've got bad news the Necromancer will die today," said his employer Fate Argent Lumiere knowing the father would need time to get used to his son's death. "How?" asked the crying father. "The police will shoot him," said Fate. "Have a drink man you need it," said Fate handing Blake a drink he made appear out of thin air. Blake drank it down in a gulp and started coughing coking on the drink. Not long later a desperate father with nothing to lose stood on the scene of his son's death crying driven insane by the death of his son. "What are you doing, here Dad," asked Blake's son seeing him crying he hugged him. "What is it dad?" asked the son. "I came to save your life you are going to be shot by the police here and die," said the father. "I'm touched!" said the shocked son. "Go run boy! Now! " said Blake "They are here listening to us." The Necromancer disappeared into thin air the police piled in the room. Blake knew if he tried anything he would be dead too. "Mortimer don't move or you are dead," said a policeman he recognized as his great uncle Reynard or Simon. "I will give up peacefully," said Blake who looked human and was masked he was dressed in a black shirt and trousers knowing he'd be seen he was disguised. Song lyric by Rachel Lawson Intro by Udio Ai Song by Suno AiShow book
In a fog-wreathed London, the respected Dr. Jekyll’s experiments on the dual nature of man unleash a brute that feels no moral restraint or remorse. Although excited by this freedom, Jekyll discovers that he is unable to control the power of his vicious alter ego - and is faced with shameful discovery or ignominious death. Haunting and thrilling, this atmospheric fable is one of the world’s greatest short stories. It is twinned here with Markheim, an earlier tale of second selves, conscience and the struggle between good and evil.Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos AudiobooksShow book
LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of Travels by the Fireside by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for May 6, 2012.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. He predominantly wrote lyric poems which are known for their musicality and which often presented stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and also had success overseas. He has been criticized, however, for imitating European styles and writing specifically for the masses. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)Show book
A short story from the British Library Tales of the Weird collection From the Depths. An earthquake throws a ship and its crew into disarray in this short story from Morgan Robertson. But the waves become the least of their worries when they discover a mysterious beast has been disturbed, invisible to natural light…Show book
