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  The Cabman's Story

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Cabman's Story (sub-titled The Mysteries of a London "Growler") is a short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle first published anonymously in the Cassell's Saturday Journal on 17 may 1884.
  A cabman tells one if his clients three stories he experienced. The first one is about a dead passenger, the second about a passenger with a mysterious box, and the last one tells the story of a passenger who is a terrorist.

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  The House on the Borderland

  William Hope Hodgson

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  William Hope Hodgson was an English author born in 1877 in Essex, England. He was a prolific writer in the early 20th century and is best known for his works in the horror and science fiction genres. One of his most famous works is the novel "The House on the Borderland," which was first published in 1908. 
   
  "The House on the Borderland," tells the story of an unnamed protagonist who discovers a manuscript written by a previous occupant of a remote and decaying house on the edge of a vast and mysterious abyss. The manuscript details the strange and terrifying experiences of the previous occupant, who is drawn into a world of cosmic horror and ancient evil. 
  The novel is a haunting and unsettling work, filled with vivid and surreal imagery. Hodgson was a master of atmosphere, and he creates a sense of creeping dread that lingers long after the last page has been turned. The house itself is a character in its own right, with its twisting corridors and strange, shifting dimensions. 
   
  But "The House on the Borderland" is more than just a simple horror story. It is also a meditation on the nature of time, space, and consciousness. The protagonist grapples with questions of identity and existence as he confronts the horrors of the abyss, and the novel ends on a note of cosmic uncertainty that is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. 
  Hodgson's influence on horror and science fiction cannot be overstated. His works have been cited as major influences by writers such as H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith, and his contributions to the genre have been recognized by the Bram Stoker Awards and the World Fantasy Awards. 
   
  "The House on the Borderland" remains a classic work of horror and science fiction, and a testament to William Hope Hodgson's skill as a writer.

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  Gothic Yearnings - A Dark...

  Lydia Everhart

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  London, 1888. A brilliant scientist is murdered, leaving behind a trail of cryptic codes and unsettling experiments. His children, haunted by grief, embark on a perilous quest to uncover the truth behind his untimely demise. 
  Delving into their father's enigmatic world, they stumble upon a sinister conspiracy that blurs the lines between science and the occult. As they unravel the horrifying secrets hidden within the grimy streets of Victorian London, they face a terrifying enemy determined to silence them forever. 
  Can they decipher the cryptic messages and escape the clutches of darkness before it consumes them? 
  A chilling blend of gothic horror and scientific intrigue, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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  The Blight on the Deep Woods

  Dale W Glaser

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  KELLAN OAKES is a private investigator just trying to make it through each day, working enough cases to keep his agency afloat. It pays the bills, barely, but beats having a real job. 
  KELLAN OAKES is a man who has spent time in two different worlds, and knows just enough about both to be helpful, or dangerous, depending on which side he’s on. 
  KELLAN OAKES is the son of Foltchain of the Oak, an immortal druid priestess revered throughout the mystical realm known as the Deep Woods. 
  And Foltchain of the Oak is missing. 
  The timing is bad, as his college buddy Juvie has just arrived in town to ensure Kellan enjoys a long-overdue vacation, while Phoebe, a hamadryad and childhood friend who now works as the receptionist for Kellan Oakes Investigations, needs help that only Foltchain can provide.  
  As the three of them work together to locate Kellan’s mother, they must also unravel the true nature of the Deep Woods’ new affliction and its connection to Foltchain’s absence.  
  The fates of at least two worlds, and countless lives, hang in the balance …

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  The Wolf's Shadow - 'A joy for...

  G J Williams

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  'Right up there with C J Sansom... A brilliant historical thriller' Philip Gwynne Jones'The twists and turns are brilliantly done' Sarah Ward'A joy for the senses... see the smoke and grime of Tudor London' Chris Lloyd 
  1558: The body of Thomas Seymour is found hanging naked in an oak tree at Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth Tudor, the Queen’s sister. But Thomas Seymour was supposedly beheaded nine years to the day on Tower Hill. How did he return from the dead, only to die again? 
  Doctor John Dee and Margaretta, assisted by his pupil Christopher, are charged with unravelling the mystery. But then there is a kidnapping, a ransom threat and more bodies appear. 
  Amongst secrets and rumours, the scandal of the Seymour Affair threatens to resurface. Elizabeth’s road to the throne could be ruined and with that comes the fall of the Tudor Dynasty. 
  Can John Dee keep Elizabeth’s secret before it casts a shadow over them all? 
  'Thrilling and intriguing' S. W. Perry'A joy to read. Well researched and fast paced' Leslie Scase'G J Williams knows how to keep a reader hooked' Adele Jordan'This is a fabulous mystery, pacy, tense and very atmospheric' Historical Novel Society'An intriguing story skilfully woven into the fabric of real history' Crime Time

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  Blood Hunger - A Tale of Vampires

  A.M. Esmonde

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  In the year 1477AD, Baron Wilton Abrahams tracked down the last of the Dracul brothers, Stellan, and on a snow-covered mountain in Romania, drove a stake into him, sending him tumbling over the edge. While Stellan’s body lay frozen, the brides of the Dracul were forced to flee their ancient castle and the rest of their kind met their fate at the deadly hands of vampire hunter, Abrahams. Five-hundred years later, explorer Max Lowe and his team make a discovery, dubbed the 'Ice Prince.' The find is significant enough to put him and girlfriend Lucia Ferrara in the media spotlight. But the world’s press are not the only ones interested in the frozen body. In particular, old friends of the ‘Ice Prince.’ And so ends their centuries of blood abstinence as they unleash terror on humankind, leaving a trail of death from London to the Welsh countryside of the UK. From the fall of the vampire and the Dracul brothers in medieval Europe to their return in the present day. Prepare yourself, their first bite will be your last!

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