Casa editrice: Wildside Press
When a curious professor insists on exploring a remote cave marked by local superstitions, he and his students uncover something ancient and evil. Now they must escape with their lives and find a way to re-seal the terrifying power they've unleashed, before those hungry for blood and souls are freed upon the world.
In 1842 London, ten-year-old chimney sweep Thomas Grayson works under the harsh Mr. Pike. Assigned to clean a long-abandoned Bloomsbury house, Thomas encounters a mysterious, cold hand within the chimney. Despite his terror, Mr. Pike forces him back inside, where he confronts a terrifying creature born from soot and darkness. Mai Redding, both author and narrator of this chilling tale, weaves a haunting story. With a sharp eye for gothic suspense and psychological horror, she brings stories to life, immersing readers in a world where eerie tales make your spine tingle and the fight for survival is relentless.Mostra libro
Rosalie Parker runs the independent UK publishing house Tartarus Press with R. B. Russell. Her previous collections include The Old Knowledge (Swan River Press 2010) and Damage (PS Publishing 2016). "In the Garden" was selected for Best New Horror 21 (2010), and "Random Flight" for Best British Horror 2015. Rosalie lives in Coverdale, North Yorkshire, the magnificent landscape of which inspires and sometimes provides the settings for her writing. VOLUNTARY WORK: The drop-in group met every Wednesday morning at the St Francis Centre. Sometimes there were activities painting a picture or learning something new on the computer but mostly it was a social event.Mostra libro
“This impressively bleak vision of the near future is as grotesquely amusing as it is grim.” — Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW “A gripping tour-de-force torn from tomorrow’s headlines.” — David Demchuk, author of Red X and The Bone Mother “A bold dystopian novel that captivates with its dread and depth. The Marigold is unhinged literary horror that goes right to the source of decay.” — Iain Reid, award-winning author of I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Foe, and We Spread In a near-future Toronto buffeted by environmental chaos and unfettered development, an unsettling new lifeform begins to grow beneath the surface, feeding off the past. The Marigold, a gleaming Toronto condo tower, sits a half-empty promise: a stack of scuffed rental suites and undelivered amenities that crumbles around its residents as a mysterious sludge spreads slowly through it. Public health inspector Cathy Jin investigates this toxic mold as it infests the city’s infrastructure, rotting it from within, while Sam “Soda” Dalipagic stumbles on a dangerous cache of data while cruising the streets in his Camry, waiting for his next rideshare alert. On the outskirts of downtown, 13-year-old Henrietta Brakes chases a friend deep underground after he’s snatched into a sinkhole by a creature from below. All the while, construction of the city’s newest luxury tower, Marigold II, has stalled. Stanley Marigold, the struggling son of the legendary developer behind this project, decides he must tap into a hidden reserve of old power to make his dream a reality — one with a human cost. Weaving together disparate storylines and tapping into the realms of body horror, urban dystopia, and ecofiction, The Marigold explores the precarity of community and the fragile designs that bind us together.Mostra libro
The Italian by Ann Radcliffe is a masterful Gothic novel that weaves suspense, romance, and psychological tension into a richly atmospheric tale set in 18th-century Italy. Renowned for her ability to evoke terror through suggestion rather than explicit horror, Radcliffe creates a haunting narrative filled with mystery, intrigue, and emotional depth. At the center of the story is a young nobleman whose love for a beautiful and virtuous woman is threatened by powerful forces determined to keep them apart. As their relationship unfolds, they are drawn into a web of secrets, persecution, and hidden identities. Their struggle against oppression and manipulation becomes a gripping journey marked by danger, uncertainty, and resilience. One of the novel's most compelling figures is a sinister and enigmatic clergyman whose influence casts a dark shadow over the events. His presence introduces an element of psychological menace, heightening the tension and deepening the sense of unease that permeates the story. Radcliffe's vivid descriptions of shadowy landscapes, ancient ruins, and secluded settings create an immersive Gothic atmosphere that enhances the emotional intensity of the narrative. At the same time, the novel explores themes of virtue, fear, power, and the conflict between reason and superstition. Blending romance with suspense and moral reflection, The Italian stands as a defining work of Gothic fiction. Ann Radcliffe's elegant prose and skillful storytelling invite readers into a world where appearances deceive, danger lurks beneath the surface, and courage is tested in the face of overwhelming darkness.Mostra libro
Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Nobody believes that Lila’s sister Rose is possessed by the ghost of Katy Watkins. As Rose’s health worsens each day, the only way to save her is to uncover the awful truth of Katy's death so many years ago. And nobody knows what happened to Katy on October 31, 1925. Not even Katy. Unaware that she was murdered, Katy has wandered for a hundred years in complete ignorance, until the day she meets Rose and Lila. Together Lila, Rose, and Katy must confront their demons to escape this hell. But will they be able to escape? Can they forgive the unforgivable?Mostra libro
Hotel Miramar Audiobook. BOOK 4 of The Old Castle Series. This series can be listened/read in any sequence. READ BY THE AUTHOR Welcome to Hotel Miramar, where the guests aren't guests. Journalist Dan Armstrong works for a struggling local newspaper. To save the tabloid from closure, Dan carries out one last assignment - the mysterious evacuation of the islanders from Crab Island, now an off-limits nature reserve. But Dan and his family soon learn the impromptu evacuation of Crab Island isn’t the only mystery on the island. A living, breathing terror lurks on the desolate isle. The Armstrongs don't find a nature reserve, but a freak-of-nature reserve. Dan's story for the local newspaper goes 'viral' for all the wrong reasons. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at Hotel Miramar, a once-in-a-lifetime experience...Mostra libro
