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  Hiding From the Light: An...

  Barbara Erskine

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  A gripping tale of witchcraft and romance, past and present, from the Sunday Times bestselling author… 
  The parish of Manningtree and Mistley has a dark history. In 1644, Cromwell's Witchfinder General tortured scores of women there, including Liza the herbalist, whose cottage still stands. Some say the spirits of his victims still haunt the old shop on the High Street… 
  Emma Dickson gave up her high-flying career to live in Liza’s cottage, but as Halloween approaches, visions of a terrible past are driving her to madness. In despair, Emma turns to the local rector for help, but he, too, is in the grip of something inexplicably dangerous… 
  Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine: 
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  ‘Enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Spellbinding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I loved every minute’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An exceptional writer of great books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A joy to read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Captivating and engrossing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In her latest bestseller, Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine masterfully combines suspense, historical mythology, and gothic elements to create a thrilling narrative. The ghostly legends and ancient fairy tales that permeate the story are not mere figments of imagination, but a haunting reality that adds depth to the plot. 
  For fans of Elena Collins (The Wicked Lady), Paula Brackston (The Haunting of Hecate Cavendish), Kelley Armstrong (A Stitch in Time), Susanna Kearsley (The Lesser Stars), and Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Looking Glass Sound: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
   
  A haunting melody calls you beyond familiar routines and into a realm where sound becomes insight. In Looking Glass Sound, a team of driven professionals—“the strategist,” “the engineer,” “the designer,” and “the writer”—are drawn to an enigmatic instrument that refracts reality like a prism. As they confront dissonant notes and breakthrough harmonies, they discover that true innovation arises not from avoiding chaos but from leaning into it with curiosity and courage. 
  Through immersive mirror-room sessions, prototype failures, and silent windows of reflection, this audiobook delivers more than just a story—it offers a symphony of strategies for peak performance. You’ll learn to cultivate “mirror moments” that reset your inner compass, embrace constructive tension to spark creativity, and weave focused deep-work rituals into your workflow. Each chapter pulses with actionable insights framed by thrilling, sensory-rich scenes that make productivity feel like an adventure.

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  Withered Hill

  David Barnett

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  Inside 
  A year ago Sophie Wickham stumbled into the isolated Lancashire village of Withered Hill, naked, alone and with no memory of who she is. 
  Surrounded by a thick ring of woodland, its inhabitants seem to be of another world, drenched in pagan, folklorish traditions. 
  As Sophie struggles to regain the memories of her life from before, she quickly realises she is a prisoner after multiple failed escape attempts. But is it the locals who keep her trapped, with smiles on their faces, or something else, lurking in the woods? 
  Outside 
  In London, Sophie leads a chaotic life, with too many drunken nights, inappropriate men and boring temp jobs. But things take a turn as she starts to be targeted by strange messages warning her that someone, or something, is coming for her. 
  With no idea who to trust, or where to turn for help, the messages become more insistent and more intimidating, urging Sophie to make her way to a place called Withered Hill… 
  An utterly bewitching, dual timeline folk horror story, with a truly devastating twist you have to read to believe.

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  HorrorBabble's BODY HORROR

  Paul Ernst, Iain Gordon, A....

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  From creeping limbs to cursed flesh, HorrorBabble's BODY HORROR is a nightmarish journey into the terror of living tissue turned against itself. This collection of ten twisted tales explores the limits of the human form, featuring eldritch parasites, vengeful lovers, metamorphic nightmares, and stories from the darkest corners of the weird fiction tradition. 
  Contents: 
  Tentacles by Ian Gordon (HorrorBabble, 2020) 
  The strange disappearance of a paranormal investigator. 
  Lukundoo by Edward Lucas White (Weird Tales, November 1925) 
  An explorer suffers a witch doctor’s horrifying curse in the African wilderness. 
  The Tree-Men of M'Bwa by Donald Wandrei (Weird Tales, February 1932) 
  Strange transformations and monstrous growths in the heart of Africa. 
  The Parasitic Hand by R. Anthony (Weird Tales, November 1926) 
  A man grows a second, malevolent hand beneath his arm. 
  It Will Grow On You by Donald Wandrei (Esquire Magazine, April 1942) 
  A cursed wound sprouts a miniature, living woman from his leg. 
  The Living Eyes by Justin Dowling (Weird Tales, May 1953) 
  Mrs. Weir might die; her eyes would live forever. 
  Dread Exile by Paul Ernst (Strange Tales, June 1932) 
  A grotesque outcast warns of terrifying, unbelievable truths. 
  Something Toothsome by Arthur J. Burks (Weird Tales, March 1926) 
  A weird crime—and a hideously deformed face. 
  The Drone by A. Merritt (Fantasy Magazine, September 1934) 
  The tale explores two rather unusual cases of metamorphosis. 
  Cleanup on Aisle 22 by Ian Gordon (HorrorBabble, 2019) 
  A supermarket mishap triggers a grotesque and uncanny transformation.

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  Melmoth the Wanderer

  Charles Maturin

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  In this masterpiece of Gothic horror, the story of a man doomed to wander for eternity unfolds through an eerie series of macabre encounters. After selling his soul to Satan in exchange for immortality, Melmoth is now doomed to spend eternity preying on the helpless and vulnerable. His only chance at relief is to find someone who will take his place, and so he wanders with the tortured hope of finally knowing peace. In this baroque and darkly humorous novel, Charles Maturin pieces together the story of Melmoth through the eyes of those who have encountered him over the centuries—from a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition to an inmate at a London insane asylum.

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  The Dunwich Horror — Part 9 of 10

  H. P. Lovecraft

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  Welcome to Timeless Terrors No. 62, continuing H. P. Lovecraft’s descent into cosmic nightmare: The Dunwich Horror. 
  The devastation left in the wake of the unseen horror deepens. Across the battered hills of Dunwich, homes lie in ruin, fields are torn apart, and the air itself feels wrong — twisted by the passage of something that should not exist. The invisible behemoth roams beyond human reach, and fear has become an inescapable presence in the countryside. 
  In the aftermath, hope flickers for the first time. A small band of scholars prepares to confront what cannot be seen, armed not with weapons, but with forbidden knowledge and desperate incantations. Yet even this fragile resistance feels terrifyingly inadequate against a force born beyond the stars. 
  Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this chapter carries the story toward its turning point — where human defiance stands face to face with an indifferent and ancient terror that was never meant to be fought. 
  This is Part 9 of a 10-part complete audiobook. Stay tuned — the end begins to take shape.

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